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

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Spicy Grilled Jalapeno and Lime Shrimp Skewers Recipe - (3.4/5) image

Provided by jeckert

Number Of Ingredients 12

Marinade
1 jalapeƱo 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.

Santosh Das
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This was my first time making shrimp skewers and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Kami baba
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I love spicy food, so I added extra jalapenos to the marinade. The shrimp skewers were perfectly spicy and had a great flavor. I would definitely make this recipe again.


warj0o Kordi
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I made a few modifications to the recipe to make it healthier. I used low-sodium soy sauce and reduced the amount of oil. The shrimp skewers were still delicious and I felt good about eating them.


MOSES SSENTINDO
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These shrimp skewers are the perfect tailgate food! They are easy to make ahead of time and can be grilled right at the tailgate. My friends always rave about them.


Boker Barack
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp skewers were delicious. I was able to quickly marinate the shrimp and grill them while my kids were playing outside. It was a great weeknight meal.


Natnael nati
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp skewers turned out amazing! The marinade was flavorful and the shrimp were grilled to perfection. My family and friends loved them. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves shrimp.


Justin Dube
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These spicy grilled jalapeno and lime shrimp skewers were a hit at my last BBQ! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and had a delicious smoky flavor. The jalapenos added just the right amount of heat, and the lime juice gave them a refreshing tang. I wi