A great grilling recipe for Herb Grilled Shrimp with Grilled Sweet Peppers. Fresh from the garden and loaded up with seasonings, herbs and fresh veggies!
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It’s been four years since I started my garden, but two since I really started to see the fruits of my labor, so to speak. I was just getting my feet wet the first year, and I had about a 50% success rate. The second year, was about 75% and last year, totally 100%.
Everything grew, thrived and more than provided us with fresh vegetables and fruit all Spring and Summer long. I have high hopes for this summer and everything looks happy and healthy. I think it just took some practice to get it all going and that I have succeeded in.
Every Spring I enjoy getting outside and seeing my garden waking up from its dormant state. I love the feel of the warmth of the sun and the coolness of a Spring breeze while I check on growth, plant, replant and prune down the things that are starting to grow.
You Can Grow Vegetables Too!
If you had asked me five years ago if I ever thought I’d be gardening, I can assure you, I’d have laughed.
I killed plants left and right and had the blackest thumb ever.
However, I was determined to get a vegetable and fruit garden going in a huge plot we had just sitting in our back yard. I researched what was popular in my area, and learned what I could about growing, pruning, etc.
Then what happened was something I did not expect; I discovered how relaxing it can be, how therapeutic it is and how incredibly exciting it is to take a huge basket outside and come back inside with it overflowing.
Big beautiful, fresh eggplants, tomatoes, peppers, strawberries and more, that tasted far better than anything I’d ever bought at the store!
My persistence continues to pay off as I add new things to the garden each year and try my hand at new herbs as well.
If you think you cannot do this, you can.
It’s not as hard as you think. Research what vegetables grow best in your climate and start with just a few different plants. Once you get those established and feel confident, you can keep growing and growing.
Make sure that what you are attempting to grow, can do so in your climate, soil and weather conditions.
For instance, you won’t see lemons or avocados growing in my yard or garden, because our climate won’t work.
But you will see an abundance of ALL types of peppers, tomatoes and corn (among many other things).
I will tell you that my herb garden is my favorite and was what I started with at the very beginning.
In fact, I basically used everything I had last year so this year when I planted, I made sure to make an extra row of everything.
I’m glad I did because we are already using what is cropping up.
This year, due to our earlier Spring weather, everything is already growing and quite well I might add.
We’ve already gathered a few pints of Strawberries, about 5 bell peppers and several banana peppers.
The tomatoes are already starting to turn red on some of the vines. I’m just shocked at how great everything looks this year.
Herb Grilled Shrimp with Grilled Sweet Peppers
More Garden Recipes
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- Chimichurri Skirt Steak by Magnolia Days
- Greek Stuffed Tomato by Yours And Mine Are Ours
- Grilled Shrimp with Grilled Sweet Peppers by Daily Dish Recipes
- Individual Indian Corn Pudding Souffles by Delaware Girl Eats
- Rosemary Cornbread by Alida’s Kitchen
- Spinach Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Strawberry Basil Pasta Salad by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Summer Vegetable Lasagna by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- White Bean Cilantro Chopped Vegetable Salad by Shockingly Delicious
Recipe for Herb Grilled Shrimp with Grilled Sweet Peppers
Herb Grilled Shrimp with Grilled Sweet Peppers
Ingredients
- 12 large Shrimp peeled, de-veined, tail on.
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons herbs minced, any mix (or single herb – I used basil in this one)
- 2 slices bacon cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup red bell pepper cut into pieces
- 1 cup green bell pepper cut into pieces
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, sugar, basil and cayenne pepper. In your blender or a food processor, process the bacon until it turns into a smooth paste, about 30-60 seconds, scraping down the sides. (it looks very unappealing but the flavor it brings is amazing!). Brush the shrimp with the thick paste. Some areas will get more than others, this is ok, just get as much as you can on there. Next, toss the shrimp into the spice mixture and toss to coat. Thread your shrimp and bell peppers onto skewers. If you use wood skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes before using to keep them from burning.
- Fire up the grill.
- Grill the Kabobs over the grill, turning frequently (every 2-3 minutes), until they are well cooked and slightly charred. (5-6 minutes or so)
- If they seem like they are starting to dry out a little, brush some olive oil on them and turn them frequently.
- Continue cooking until browned in spots and cooked through, another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from grill and allow to rest 5 minutes.
- Serve by themselves or over a bed of rice
I love the gardening tips, but what I love more is this recipe! It is just perfect! One of my favorite things is grilled peppers! Yum!!
I totally agree on how relaxing and therapeutic gardening can be and how fantastic it is to enjoy the bounty. What a gorgeous and tasty recipe you are sharing. It’s one I’d eat any day.
Shrimp skewers with peppers? Wow, do these look amazing!!!! And I’m impressed with how huge your herbs are…mine are still dwarf sized! Lucky you!
What a great way to showcase all the fresh veggies and herbs with simple delicious shrimp! Love it. I find gardening to be therapeutic too. There is just something to getting your hands dirty and tilling earth. 🙂
Mmm that shrimp looks mouthwatering. Your garden is amazing!
A bacon herb paste?!?! That has so many possibilities!!
You had me at grilled shrimp! Peppers are always a great choice for tasty skewers!
That dish is so pretty it is restaurant quality! And your garden is wonderful!
Gorgeous recipe Nicole!
Great tips and fantastic recipe!!
WOW your photographs look stunning Momma! You have certainly given me hope that I can make a garden next year, this year it’s fresh herbs but next year I’m diving in, and the recipe, well that speaks for itself!
I think there is something magical about growing your own vegetables & herbs.
Love this dish!!!
These are gorgeous! What a tasty recipe and I love your garden pictures!
This is such great encouragement for gardening! I’m not particularly talented at it, but it really isn’t as hard as some books or websites would have you think. Love all these tips!
Love this recipe, I even think my dinky little grill pan can manage some decent grill marks too! Looks like a summer keeper!
You’ve got the perfect amount of grill marks on those skewers, love this!
I love the calmness that I get when I am gardening, not to mention the yummy treats! I love your recipe. Grilled shrimp and peppers? Yes please!!
I love the calmness that I get when I am gardening, not to mention the yummy treats! I love your recipe. Grilled shrimp and peppers? Yes please!!
I love the calmness that I get when I am gardening, not to mention the yummy treats! I love your recipe. Grilled shrimp and peppers? Yes please!!
I love the calmness that I get when I am gardening, not to mention the yummy treats! I love your recipe. Grilled shrimp and peppers? Yes please!!
My husband is going to love that I found this recipe! Shrimp and peppers are two of his favorites.
I love the calmness that I get when I am gardening, not to mention the yummy treats! I love your recipe. Grilled shrimp and peppers? Yes please!!
Gorgeous dish amazing choice! GRILLED SHRIMP are allways a smart choice!
Gorgeous dish amazing choice! GRILLED SHRIMP are allways a smart choice!
Gorgeous dish amazing choice! GRILLED SHRIMP are allways a smart choice!
Gorgeous dish amazing choice! GRILLED SHRIMP are allways a smart choice!
Gorgeous dish amazing choice! GRILLED SHRIMP are allways a smart choice!
Shrimp on the grill – Yum!
I love the calmness that I get when I am gardening, not to mention the yummy treats! I love your recipe. Grilled shrimp and peppers? Yes please!!
Gorgeous dish amazing choice! GRILLED SHRIMP are allways a smart choice!