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Garlic Shrimp Skewers [Recipe + Video] Pinchos o Brocretas de Camarones

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.

Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 159 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: International

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

Instructions

1. Mixing marinade
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  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. Remove the skewers from the grill and serve.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.