Best 8 Spicy Shrimp Skewers Recipes

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Shrimp, with its succulent texture and delicate flavor, pairs perfectly with a spicy marinade. Whether you prefer a fiery kick or a subtle warmth, there are countless recipes available to create mouthwatering spicy shrimp skewers that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the art of balancing flavors as you explore a variety of marinades, each offering a unique blend of spices and herbs. From classic Cajun seasoning to fragrant lemongrass and chili, the possibilities are endless. Whether you're planning a backyard barbecue or an intimate dinner party, elevate your culinary skills and create a memorable dining experience with our carefully curated selection of spicy shrimp skewer recipes.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY SHRIMP 'N' SCALLOP SKEWERS



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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

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon each white pepper, cayenne pepper and black pepper
18 uncooked large shrimp (about 3/4 pound)
12 sea scallops (1-1/2 pounds)

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

SPICY SHRIMP SKEWERS



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This spicy, sweet, tropical recipe is perfect for summer grilling. Serve with seasoned rice and margaritas.

Provided by lisascooking

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup lime juice
⅓ cup honey
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
3 dashes hot pepper sauce
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour

Steps:

  • Stir together the lime juice, honey, soy sauce, and oil in a large bowl. Season with jerk seasoning, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss well to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for one hour to marinate. Place wooden skewers to soak in warm water.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  • Remove skewers from the water, pat dry, and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Skewer the shrimp. Grill the shrimp on the grill on both sides until pink and opaque, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 824.9 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE SKEWERS W/CREOLE MUSTARD DIPPIN



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Make and share this Spicy Grilled Shrimp and Sausage Skewers W/Creole Mustard Dippin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon the Rocket

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup creole mustard or 1/3 cup stone ground mustard
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 bunches green onions
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb andouille sausage
2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • To prepare sauce: Combine mustard, orange marmalade and Tabasco sauce in small bowl. Set aside.
  • To prepare skewers: Cover bamboo skewers with water; soak for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill or broiler.
  • Trip tops and white bottoms from green onions. Blanch green onions in boiling water for 30 seconds.
  • Drain skewers. Thread 2 shrimp and 1 sausage slice onto each skewer, twisting a strip of green onion around each skewer. Brush shrimp with Tabasco sauce.
  • Cook skewers 5 to 8 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through, turning once. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.4, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 158.3, Sodium 1223.8, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4, Protein 31.2

SPICY SHRIMP AND CHORIZO SKEWERS



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lg garlic cloves
2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp caraway seeds
2 Tb ancho chile powder
1/4 c olive oil
2 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb chorize, sliced 1/2 in thick

Steps:

  • Grind garlic, salt and caraway in mini-processor. Stir in chile powder and oil. Add shrimp. Tuck a slice of chorizo in the crook of a shrimp and thread onto a skewer; the shrimp should be attached at both ends. Repeat with remaining shrimp and chorizo. Grill skewers over a hot fire until shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP AND PEPPER SKEWERS



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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

1 lb shrimp
3 bell peppers, different colors (or sub 1 pepper with an onion)
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt

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

SPICY SHRIMP AND DATE SKEWERS



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
36 large shrimps, peeled and deveined
18 pitted dates, halved crosswise
18 strips bacon, halved crosswise

Steps:

  • Place the cumin and cayenne in a skillet over low heat and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Place in a large bowl and whisk in lemon juice and oil. Add the shrimps and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Place 1 piece of date in the curve of 1 piece of shrimp, wrap a piece of bacon around the shrimp and skewer with a toothpick. Repeat.
  • Preheat the broiler. Broil until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 11/2 minutes per side. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 339, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 408 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICY GRILLED JALAPENO AND LIME SHRIMP SKEWERS RECIPE - (3.4/5)



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Provided by jeckert

Number Of Ingredients 12

Marinade
1 jalapeño chile , seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lime zest , plus 5 tablespoons juice from 3 limes
6 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Shrimp
1 1/2 pounds extra-large shrimp , peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. For the marinade: Process all ingredients in food processor until smooth. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade; transfer remaining marinade to medium bowl. 2. For the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and butterfly according to photo 1. Add to bowl with marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour. 3. Heat all burners on high for 15 minutes. Scrape cooking grate clean. Meanwhile, thread marinated shrimp on skewers according to photo 2. Sprinkle one side of shrimp with sugar. Grill shrimp, sugared side down, with lid down, until lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn all burners off, flip skewers, close lid, and cook until other side of shrimp is no longer translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Using tongs, slide shrimp into medium bowl and toss with reserved marinade. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

SPICY SHRIMP (PRAWN) SKEWERS



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A Caribbean recipe. I haven't tried these but they sounded great. Shrimp are called prawns in Australia. Don't forget to soak your skewers. Prep time does not include time to marinate.

Provided by Jewelies

Categories     Caribbean

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup lime juice
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons jamaican jerk spice
3 dashes hot pepper sauce
salt and pepper
1 kg large green prawns, peeled and deveined
12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour

Steps:

  • Stir together the lime juice, honey, soy sauce, and oil in a large bowl. Season with jerk seasoning, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the prawns and toss well to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for one hour to marinate.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  • Remove skewers from the water, pat dry, and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Skewer the shrimp. Grill the shrimp on the grill on both sides until pink and opaque, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.2, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 315, Sodium 1506.1, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 23.5, Protein 34.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right shrimp. Use large shrimp (21-25 count) for this recipe. Smaller shrimp will overcook quickly and become tough.
  • Marinate the shrimp. The marinade helps to flavor the shrimp and keep them moist. Don't skip this step!
  • Use wooden skewers. Wooden skewers are less likely to burn than metal skewers. If you do use metal skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using to prevent them from rusting.
  • Preheat your grill. A hot grill will help to cook the shrimp evenly. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat before adding the skewers.
  • Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side. Shrimp cooks quickly, so don't overcook them. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately. Shrimp is best served hot off the grill. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as cocktail sauce or lemon butter sauce.

Conclusion:

Spicy shrimp skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or cookouts. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your shrimp skewers are cooked perfectly every time. So fire up your grill and give this recipe a try!

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