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Grilled passion fruit shrimp skewers

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.

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

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

Instructions

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  1. Marinate the shrimp with the passion fruit adobo or marinade ingredients for at least a couple of hours.
  2. Pre-heat the grill.
  3. 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.
  4. Brush the shrimp with the melted butter achiote right before grilling.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve with lime slices and dipping sauces, with your choice of sides, or on top of your favorite salad.