Grilled Zucchini and Shrimp Skewers with Lemon Dill Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

Fresh zucchini and shrimp skewers grilled to perfection with a tangy herb sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs shrimp, zucchini, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 2 medium, cut into 1-inch rounds zucchini
• 1, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp juice lemon
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp juice lemon
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh dill

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Thread 1 lb shrimp, 2 medium zucchinis (cut into 1-inch rounds), and 1 red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces) onto skewers, alternating pieces.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Brush skewers with oil mixture and let marinate for 15 minutes while preheating grill to medium-high.
4. Step 4: Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and zucchini has grill marks.
5. Step 5: Whisk 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp fresh dill (minced), and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl for sauce.
6. Step 6: Serve skewers with lemon dill sauce on the side.