Cilantro Shrimp and Veggie Kabobs

Cilantro Shrimp and Veggie Kabobs

Serves 4

Cilantro Pesto:

1 jalapeno, seeded (unless you like the heat then keep seeds and ribs)

1 bunch cilantro, discard stems

1 yellow onion, chunked

3 cloves garlic, smashed and sliced in half

1 tsp. seasoned salt

½ tsp. fresh ground pepper

½ tsp. smoked paprika

1 Tbs. dark brown sugar

¼ c. olive oil

Shrimp, Sausage and Veggies:

1 pkg. jumbo shrimp, cleaned and defrosted

1 medium zucchini, chunked into 1 inch slices

1 green pepper and/or 8 to 10 small colored peppers, seeded and stems removed

1 yellow onion, chunked

1 sausage link, chunked into 1 inch slices

Directions: In a food processor or blender, combine all pesto ingredients until smooth. Put all shrimp, sausage and veggies in a large bowl add the pesto and toss until everything is well coated. Let the marinated veggies and meat sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.  Heat your grill to 400 degrees. String veggies and sausage on metal kabobs or soaked wooden skewers. String shrimp on their own skewers. The veggies will take 10-12 minutes to cook turning every couple minutes. Shrimp will only need 2 minutes on each side. Serve over butter noodles and top with fresh cilantro.