Garlic Shrimp Skewers [Recipe + Video] Pinchos o Brocretas de Camarones
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
2 hrs
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Cook Time
mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
159 kcal
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Cuisine
International
Garlic Shrimp Skewers [Recipe + Video] Pinchos o Brocretas de Camarones
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Enjoy all the tropical flavor of these flavorful brochetas de camarones, garlicky shrimp skewers that can be made in little time and with a few simple ingredients.
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Ingredients
Marinade
- 1½ tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoon mashed garlic
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoon pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil or olive oil
- 4 tablespoons lime juice
For the brochettes
- 2 dozen large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 red bell pepper cut into squares
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Instructions
1. Mixing marinade
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Stir and set aside.Add the shrimp and pepper and stir until they are coated with the marinade.
2. Making brochettes
- Skewer a piece of bell pepper, a shrimp, then another shrimp. Alternate until you have 4 shrimp per skewer.Repeat to make 16 skewers.
3. Grilling
- Heat the grill over medium-high heat. Place the skewers on the grill, and cook until the shrimp are pink on the bottom side and the peppers are just a bit charred (about 5 minutes). Flip and cook the same way on the side. Remove from the heat.The process is the same whether you use a gas, charcoal, or stovetop grill.
4. Serve
- Remove the skewers from the grill and serve.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
159kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
880mg
(37%)
Potassium
233mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2807IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
120mg
(133%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 880mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2807IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 120mg | 133% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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