Spice up your next BBQ or party with these sizzling spicy grilled shrimp and pepper skewers! This tantalizing dish is a perfect blend of bold flavors and tender textures that will ignite your taste buds. With succulent shrimp and crisp, colorful bell peppers coated in a zesty marinade, this recipe offers a delightful combination of sweet, spicy, and smoky notes. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or simply looking for a flavorful weeknight meal, these skewers are guaranteed to impress.
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SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS
I suggest to use fresh shrimp for this as frozen thawed will create a watery marinade, do not marinade for longer than 30 minutes or the acid in the lemon juice will "cook" the shrimp, adjust the cayenne to suit heat level, I have left the Tabasco as optional you may add it or omit --- this shrimp is very good!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 36m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl crush the garlic with coarse salt; mix in cayenne pepper and paprika.
- Add in olive oil and lemon juice; mix until combine, then add in Tabasco if using.
- In a large bowl toss the shrimp with the garlic oil until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile soak the wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium heat, then lightly oil the grill grate.
- Thread the shrimp onto the wooden skewers.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until opaque.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 190.7, Sodium 1245.1, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 20.8
SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP AND PEPPER SKEWERS
From Digs Magazine, June 2001. To make it easier, you can purchase shrimp that have already been peeled and deveined.
Provided by Heather U.
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 31m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak 16 wooden skewers in water.
- Wash shrimp and pat dry on paper towels. Peel shells and discard. De-vein each shrimp if you have time (use a toothpick to pull out the long black "vein" that runs along the back of each shrimp - if the fact that the "vein" is actually a poop chute doesn't bother you, feel free to skip this step).
- Wash, de-seed and chop the peppers into 1" square sections.
- Mince the garlic with salt. Mix the garlic-salt with lemon juice, olive oil, cayenne pepper, and paprika in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and peppers and toss well to coat.
- Get the grill started if you're using a charcoal grill (gas grills don't need to pre-heat), or if you're doing this indoors, preheat the broiler.
- Thread the skewers with the shrimp and bell pepper. Place the skewers on a large baking sheet and pour the remaining marinade over the top.
- Grill or broil the kebabs 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with coconut rice or plain rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 220.9, Sodium 838.5, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 24.7
GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS
Steps:
- Put the olive oil, garlic and chile flakes in a small skillet. Turn the heat to low and let the mixture heat for about 10 minutes; the oil should just barely simmer around the garlic in the last few minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Transfer to a blender, add the 1 tablespoon oregano and some salt and pepper, and blend until the garlic and oregano are finely chopped. Set aside half of the chile-garlic oil for serving.
- Heat the grill to high. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, about 4 or 5 shrimp per skewer, threading so that the skewers goes through the tail and thick end of each shrimp. Brush the shrimp with some of the chile-garlic oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until lightly golden brown on both sides and opaque, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer the skewers to a platter and immediately drizzle with some of the reserved chile-garlic oil (not the oil you used for brushing the raw shrimp). Garnish with oregano, and serve with more of the reserved oil.
SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP
Steps:
- Preheat grill for medium heat.
- In a small bowl, crush the garlic with the salt. Mix in cayenne pepper and paprika, and then stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with garlic paste until evenly coated.
- Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 230.4 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 585.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
Fresh wild shrimp from the Gulf of Mexico (and the Atlantic coast off the Carolinas and Georgia) are the best option for shrimp lovers. Leave them in the shell, which keeps them juicy, before threading on skewers to grill. These are seasoned only with a little salt, then served with a spicy red pepper sauce that takes cues from the Catalan romesco.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, seafood, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare a hot charcoal grill. Lay peppers directly on the grill and let them blister, turning frequently until blackened all over, about 8 minutes. Set aside on a plate until cool enough to handle. (Alternatively, roast peppers on the stovetop, directly on the flames of a gas burner.)
- Cut peppers in half lengthwise. Cut off stems, scrape away skins and seeds, and discard. Do not rinse; a bit of char is OK. Chop the peppers into 2-inch chunks.
- With a food processor or blender, whirl together peppers, almonds, pimentón, cayenne and garlic to form a rough paste. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly add olive oil to achieve the consistency of a thick milkshake. Taste, adjust seasoning and transfer to a serving bowl.
- In a medium saucepan, boil potatoes in well-salted water until just done, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- Place onion pieces on the grill skin-side down. Salt lightly. Cover with lid and cook until onions are soft, about 15 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
- Place boiled potatoes on grill and cook until slightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, thread shrimp onto skewers, 4 or 5 shrimp per skewer, without crowding. (If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water to prevent burning.) Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Lay skewers on grill over hot coals. Cook for about 3 minutes, then flip and cook until shrimp turn pink and are a bit charred, 3 minutes more
- Arrange shrimp, potatoes and onions on a large platter. Serve with the red pepper sauce and lemon wedges.
SPICY SHRIMP 'N' SCALLOP SKEWERS
We serve these skewers with some grilled steaks and a garden salad. I'm hungry just thinking about it! -Traci Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in seasonings; set aside and keep warm. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and scallops., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill seafood, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque, basting occasionally with butter mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP, PEPPER AND PINEAPPLE KABOBS
Make sensational shrimp! The secret is the peppy citrus marinade that goes together in minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix marinade ingredients. Add shrimp, pineapple, bell pepper and onions; stir to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes, turning once or twice.
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. Carefully brush vegetable oil on grill rack. On each of 4 (12- to 14-inch) metal skewers, thread shrimp, pineapple, bell pepper and onions alternately, leaving small space between each piece. Reserve marinade.
- Place kabobs on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 7 minutes, turning and brushing with marinade once, until shrimp are pink and vegetables are tender. Discard any remaining marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Kabob, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- For a smoky flavor, soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the skewers in a grill pan over medium heat.
- To prevent the shrimp from overcooking, cook them for no more than 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve the skewers immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as lemon-herb butter or spicy mayo.
- For a more flavorful marinade, add some chopped garlic, ginger, or herbs to the olive oil and lemon juice.
- If you want the shrimp to be extra crispy, grill them for an additional minute or two per side.
- To make the skewers more colorful, use a variety of vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
- If you're using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning.
Conclusion:
Spicy grilled shrimp and pepper skewers are a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for a summer cookout. The shrimp are marinated in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and paprika, then grilled until cooked through. The peppers add a sweet and smoky flavor to the skewers, and the spicy mayo dipping sauce is the perfect finishing touch. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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