Shrimp Scampi Kabobs Recipe

These Shrimp Scampi Kabobs are everything you love about the classic buttery, garlicky dish—just skewered and kissed by the grill for that smoky, golden finish. Perfect for backyard cookouts, date-night dinners on the patio, or pretending you're vacationing on the Amalfi Coast (glass of white wine required). They cook up in minutes, impress absolutely everyone, and might just be your new seafood obsession.

How To Assemble The Kabobs

To assemble these vibrant Shrimp Scampi Kabobs, start by prepping your skewers with a colorful mix of ingredients. Thread one raw shrimp, followed by a cube of firm mango, a chunk of creamy avocado, and a square of red onion—then repeat until the skewer is full, leaving a little space on each end for easy flipping on the grill.

The combination of sweet mango, rich avocado, and zesty red onion makes each bite pop with flavor. Once all your skewers are assembled, place them in a shallow dish or tray and prepare the scampi butter.

Making The Scampi Butter Using Chile Lime Salt

We use popular chile lime rubs and salts for this recipe to create a dry rub and garlic butter that is grill and barbecue friendly as well as tart and delicious. I used Twang's Chile Lime Salt and it was the perfect spicy-tart combination.

Melt the butter in a glass measuring cup (microwave works perfect for this)and stir in the fresh garlic, chile lime salt, and green onion.

Pour the warm butter mixture over the skewers, ensuring each one is generously coated. You can grill them right away or cover and refrigerate the kabobs until you’re ready to fire up the grill.

How to Grill Shrimp Kabobs

To grill the Shrimp Scampi Kabobs, preheat your grill to medium-high heat and place the skewers directly over the flame; cook for 2–3 minutes per side, turning as needed, until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and slightly charred at the edges—then remove and serve immediately.