Marinade: Basil & Watermelon Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Marinade: Basil & Watermelon Grilled Shrimp Skewers

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Author:

Peter Bohane

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

6 minutes

Calories

260

Featuring our Basil Infused Olive Oil and Watermelon Rosé White Balsamic, this vibrant grilled shrimp recipe is a summer standout. The marinade brings a balance of fresh herbal notes and subtle fruitiness, perfectly enhancing the natural sweetness of the shrimp. Skewered with crisp vegetables and grilled to perfection, it’s light, flavourful, and ideal for backyard entertaining or weeknight dinners. Serve with fresh basil and lemon for a refreshing finish.

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Ingredients

For The Marinade

4 TBSP Basil Infused Olive Oil
2 TBSP Watermelon Rosé Balsamic
1 TSP Garlic (minced)
1 TSP Lemon Zest
1 TBSP Lemon Juice
1/2 TSP Sea Salt
1/4 TSP Cracked Black Pepper

For The Skewers:

1 lb Large Shrimp (peeled & deveined, tails on)
1 Bell Pepper (cut into 1.5" pieces)
1 Small Red Onion (cut into chunks)
Green Onion (chopped)
Lemon Wedges (for serving)

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Directions

Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together Basil Olive Oil, Watermelon Rosé Balsamic, garlic, lemon zest, juice, salt, and pepper.
Marinate Shrimp: Add shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning once. For best flavour, marinate up to 2 hours.
Assemble Skewers: Thread shrimp onto skewers, alternating with pieces of bell pepper and onion.
Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates. Grill skewers for 2–3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are opaque and lightly charred.
Serve: Remove from grill and garnish with green onion and lemon wedges. Optional: drizzle with a bit more Watermelon Rosé Balsamic before serving.

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