Grilled passion fruit shrimp skewers
User Reviews
4.8
54 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Additional Time
2 hrs
-
Total Time
20 mins
-
Servings
15 -20 skewers with 4-5 shrimp each
-
Course
Main Course, Appetizer
-
Cuisine
South American, Ecuadorian
Grilled passion fruit shrimp skewers
Report
Delicious recipe for grilled shrimp skewers made with shrimp marinated in spicy passion fruit achiote sauce. Serve as appetizers or as part of a main meal.
Share:
Ingredients
- 2 lbs or 1 kg raw shrimp deveined, shells on or off depending on your preference
- 15- 20 skewers previously soaked in water for about an hour – this keeps them from burning on the grill
Passion fruit marinade or adobo:
- 1 tablespoon ground achiote or annatto powder
- 1 to 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup pure passion fruit juice or concentrate unsweetened
- salt and pepper
Achiote butter for basting:
- 2 tbs melted butter
- ½ tbs ground achiote
Dipping sauces and sides:
- Jalapeño cilantro salsa
- Chipotle yogurt sauce
- Lime slices
Add to Shopping List
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp with the passion fruit adobo or marinade ingredients for at least a couple of hours.
- Pre-heat the grill.
- Put the shrimp on the skewers, for a main meal put 5-6 on each skewer and for an appetizer put 3-4 on each skewer.
- Brush the shrimp with the melted butter achiote right before grilling.
- Place the shrimp skewers on a hot grill, grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are fully cooked. Baste with the achiote butter as needed. Exact cooking time will vary based on each grill and size of shrimp.
- Serve with lime slices and dipping sauces, with your choice of sides, or on top of your favorite salad.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
54 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
Thin beef skewers {Carne en palito/chuzos/pinchos}
South American, American, Ecuadorian
4.8
(162 reviews)
