Grilled Sweet & Spicy Shrimp Skewers
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Marinate
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 Skewers
Calories: 148 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 Tbsp. peanut oil or avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Marinade
- 2-3 Tbsp. chili-garlic sauce
- 3 Tbsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1 tsp. salt
Instructions
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Soak bamboo skewers in cold water.
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Rinse shrimp in cold water; drain and pat dry.
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In large bowl, combine all ingredients for marinade.
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Add shrimp and gently mix to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
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Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing through both head and tail ends.
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Using brush, slather all sides with remaining marinade, reserving some marinade for basting.
Stovetop method
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In 11-inch grill pan over medium heat, heat one tablespoon oil.
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Cook shrimp (four skewers at a time) for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp is opaque and cooked through. Baste with marinade on both sides while cooking.
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Transfer skewers to serving plate.
Gas grill method
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush grill grate with oil and arrange skewers on it.
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Cook shrimp on skewers 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp is opaque and cooked through. Baste with marinade on both sides while cooking.
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Transfer skewers to serving plate.
To serve
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Brush shrimp with melted butter; garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Recipe Notes
Get the ingredients to help you master the marinade!
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Sweet & Spicy Shrimp Skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 147mg49%
Sodium 1063mg44%
Potassium 136mg4%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 285IU6%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 63mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.