SHRIMP & SWEET POTATO SKEWERS

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These skewers make romantic picnic food. I perfected them for a date with my wife. We like them with couscous and a glass of chilled wine. -Paul Wargaski, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 small), cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
3/4 teaspoon paprika, divided
12 uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
Hot cooked couscous

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Place sweet potatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix 1 tablespoons oil, rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon paprika; drizzle over potatoes. Toss to coat. Roast 25-35 minutes or just until just tender, stirring occasionally., On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and sweet potatoes; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk lemon juice and the remaining oil and paprika until blended. Serve skewers with couscous and drizzle with lemon mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

mame amin
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Will definitely be making these skewers again!


Donna Marek
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These skewers are a great way to use up leftover shrimp and sweet potatoes. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their seafood.


Barbra Bowman
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These skewers were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! The shrimp and sweet potatoes were cooked to perfection, and the dipping sauce was delicious.


Oyon Ahmed
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I love that these skewers are healthy and delicious. They're a great way to get a serving of protein and vegetables in one.


busayo olamide olokunniyi
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These skewers are the perfect summer meal! They're light and refreshing, and they're easy to make on the grill.


Arturo Villalon
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I made these skewers for a party and they were a huge hit! Even my friends who don't like seafood loved them.


katrina singer
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These skewers are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables! My picky eaters loved them.


Maurisa Sinclair
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The skewers were super easy to make and I had everything on hand already! They're a great last-minute appetizer or meal.


Niharika Sabrin
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I'm not usually a fan of shrimp, but these skewers were delicious! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the sweet potatoes were nice and tender.


Brian Motuma
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The skewers were a hit at my summer barbecue! Everyone loved how flavorful and juicy the shrimp and sweet potatoes were, and they couldn't get enough of the dipping sauce.


Emmax Charliemo
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I marinated the shrimp and sweet potatoes for a few hours before grilling, and the flavor was amazing! The honey-lime marinade was the perfect combination of sweet and tangy.


Kunga Sherpa
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These shrimp and sweet potato skewers were so incredibly easy to make, but the combination of flavors was absolutely incredible! Will definitely make again.