Grilled Sweet & Spicy Shrimp Skewers

Anushree Shetty

by | Updated: June 5th, 2022

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03

Simple and scrumptious, grilled shrimp glazed in a sweet and spicy sauce makes for a perfect weeknight dish. Marinate the shrimp with honey, lime and Asian chili-garlic sauce, then fire up the grill or cook it in a grill pan on your stovetop for seared-in flavor. Serve with a side of basmati rice for dinner or share the goodness as an epic appetizer.

Sweet & Spicy Grilled Shrimp Recipe on Skewers on Serving Platter with Lime Wedges & Cilantro | Vitacost.com/Blog

Sweet & Spicy Grilled Shrimp Recipe on Skewers on Serving Platter with Lime Wedges & Cilantro | Vitacost.com/Blog
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Grilled Sweet & Spicy Shrimp Skewers

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinate 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 Skewers
Calories 148 kcal
Author Anushree Shetty

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

Instructions

  1. Soak bamboo skewers in cold water.
  2. Rinse shrimp in cold water; drain and pat dry.
  3. In large bowl, combine all ingredients for marinade.
  4. Add shrimp and gently mix to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  5. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing through both head and tail ends.
  6. Using brush, slather all sides with remaining marinade, reserving some marinade for basting.

Stovetop method

  1. In 11-inch grill pan over medium heat, heat one tablespoon oil.
  2. 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.
  3. Transfer skewers to serving plate.

Gas grill method

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush grill grate with oil and arrange skewers on it.
  2. Cook shrimp on skewers 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp is opaque and cooked through. Baste with marinade on both sides while cooking.
  3. Transfer skewers to serving plate.

To serve

  1. 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.