By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 8
46 cal · 55 min
Garlic Shrimp & Asparagus Kebabs
Recipe GLPRcd8d74bf7594a8
Succulent shrimp and tender asparagus spears marinated in a bright garlic, lemon pepper, and dill mixture, then threaded onto skewers and grilled to perfection. This light and flavorful main course is ready in under an hour and packed with fresh seafood and vegetables.
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Ingredients
1 large garlic clove, grated
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
½ teaspoon dried dill
⅛ teaspoon salt
16 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
1 pound fat asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed, cut into 1½-inch pieces
Directions
Soak 16 wooden skewers in water for at least 15 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
In a small bowl, whisk together the grated garlic, red-wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon pepper, dried dill, and salt to create the marinade.
Add the shrimp and asparagus pieces to the marinade, tossing gently to coat all pieces evenly. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Thread the marinated shrimp and asparagus alternately onto the soaked skewers, dividing evenly among all skewers.
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill surface to prevent sticking.
Place kebabs on the hot grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until shrimp are opaque throughout and register an internal temperature of 145°F, and asparagus is tender-crisp.
Transfer kebabs to a serving platter and serve immediately while hot.
Comments
This hits all the marks for a Charlotte weeknight: shrimp is locally sourced from the coast, asparagus is readily available year-round at any major chain, and the pantry aromatics (garlic, vinegar, olive oil, dill, salt, lemon pepper) are staples everywhere from Harris Teeter to ALDI. The stated 55 minutes is honest for marinating and grilling, though prep itself takes only 10 minutes, so active cooking time won't demand constant hovering. Cost per serving lands around $3.50–$4.00 depending on shrimp price, which is moderate for a protein dish. The main trade-off is that these are best eaten fresh off the grill—leftovers reheat adequately but lose char and texture—so this is a same-night meal that works best for a family dinner but not meal-prep friendly.
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