Spicy Lime Shrimp Kabobs & Homemade Salad

    This was by far one of the best dinners I've had in a while. It was absolutely delicious! Not to mention it was ten times better because it was a perfect night to be out on the deck grilling and relaxing with a few beers.

And settling into a food induced coma....

But how could you blame me?

        I was sooo happy with how flavorful it all came out. The shrimp were spicy and had a nice zing to them from the lime, the red peppers went so great with the marinade, and it all paired perfect with the sweet sesame dressing. And of course we have some avocado in there, because it is me makin up the recipes here ;)

 

       We also grilled corn on the cob in a tin foil pouch with butter....(great idea by the way, next time I'll get creative with an herbed butter)

After all, what's a outdoor summer meal without corn on the cob?!

Now all I really need is a time machine....

or some more shrimp..

Spicy Lime Shrimp Kabobs

over arugula salad w/ honey sesame dressing

For about 10 kabobs-

ingredients:

1 lb shrimp (raw, shells removed)

1 heaping tsp fresh lime zest

3 tbsp lime juice

1 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp salt

1/2-1 tsp pepper

3 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp siracha (more or less to taste)

2 tsp honey

2 red bell peppers, largely chopped

Directions:

Wisk all ingredients together in bowl, pour into ziplock bag with shrimp and marinate 20 minutes room temp.

Alternate threading shrimp and pepper on skewers, and reserve remaining marinade.

Grill kabobs for about 7 minutes, until shrimp is pink, turning once and brushing with marinade.

Arugula Salad w/ Honey Sesame Dressing

Ingredients (for two salads):

2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp reduce sodium soy sauce
1/2 tbsp honey
pinch of ginger
minced garlic to taste
Arugula (about 4-5 oz)
Avocado

Directions:
Wisk or use food processor with first seven ingredients.
Toss dressing with arugula and top with avocado and fresh cracked black pepper
Top with shrimp skewers