{"id":442327,"date":"2025-01-11T17:29:39","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T17:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.theemtspot.com\/?page_id=442327"},"modified":"2025-01-11T17:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T17:30:00","slug":"grilled-shrimp-skewers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/recipes\/dinner\/grilled-shrimp-skewers\/","title":{"rendered":"Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A light, flavorful, and blood pressure-friendly dinner featuring succulent shrimp skewers paired with grilled zucchini and rice. This meal is perfect for a healthy and satisfying evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rich in lean protein and packed with nutrients, this dish supports heart health while delighting your taste buds with its smoky, zesty flavors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Prep, cook, and total time<\/strong><\/th>Calories per serving<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Prep Time:<\/strong> 10 minutes
Cook Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes
Total Time:<\/strong> 25 minutes<\/td>		Approximately 320 calories<\/strong>
Shrimp:<\/strong> ~100 calories
Zucchini:<\/strong> ~30 calories
Cooked rice:<\/strong> ~190 calories<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd tsp smoked paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Optional: fresh parsley for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Instruction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Preheat the grill to medium heat. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, and smoked paprika.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Thread shrimp onto skewers and brush them with the olive oil mixture. Set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Place zucchini slices on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until tender and slightly charred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Grill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Serve shrimp skewers alongside grilled zucchini and a portion of cooked brown rice. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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      Extra tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Flavor variations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Herb-Infused:<\/strong> Add minced garlic and chopped parsley to the marinade for an herby twist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Spicy Kick:<\/strong> Include a pinch of cayenne pepper for a hint of heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Veggie Swap:<\/strong> Replace zucchini with bell pepper slices or asparagus spears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Citrus Boost:<\/strong> Add orange zest to the marinade for a tangy flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Storage tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Store cooked shrimp and zucchini in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave before serving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Freeze shrimp skewers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Nutritional insight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Shrimp are an excellent source of lean protein, supporting muscle health and overall energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Zucchini is rich in antioxidants and vitamins, promoting heart health and balanced blood pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Brown rice provides complex carbohydrates and fiber, offering long-lasting energy and digestive support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Savor the perfect balance of protein, veggies, and grains with these grilled shrimp skewers, ideal for supporting heart health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":442368,"parent":442381,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[733],"class_list":["post-442327","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dinner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/442327","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=442327"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/442327\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/442381"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/442368"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=442327"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=442327"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}