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Peri Peri Shrimp
These Peri Peri Shrimp skewers are the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory. They are great as a main dish or as a tasty appetizer. This shrimp recipe comes together really quickly. The shrimp need 10 minutes sitting in the easy marinade, thread them onto skewers, and grill them up. Or cook them in the oven or under the broiler. So, whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or planning a backyard barbecue with your friends, these shrimp skewers will be a hit.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
marinading
15 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 10 skewers
Calories: 61 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Portuguese
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves peeled and finely sliced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon peri peri seasoning (see note 1)
- 1 lb medium-large raw shrimp shelled and deveined (see note 2)
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water.
- Combine the sliced garlic, olive oil, salt, and peri peri seasoning in a small bowl.2 garlic cloves2 tbsp olive oil¼ tsp salt2 tbsp peri peri seasoning
- Add the shrimp and stir to coat.1 lb / 450 g medium-large raw shrimp
- Let the shrimp sit for at least 10 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- Thread the shrimp onto your prepared wooden skewers and place on a plate ready to cook.
Cup of Yum
To cook on the grill
- Preheat your grill on high and then lower the teperature to medium (around 300ºF).
- Grease the cooking grates, careful as you can get flare ups.
- Place the skewers directly onto the grates, close the lid and cook for 2 minutes on each side.
Cup of Yum
To cook on a Grill Pan or Griddle.
- Place the grill pan/griddle over medium-high heat and heat for 3-4 minutes until hot.
- Add the shrimp skewers and cook for 2 minutes.
- Turn the shrimp over and cook for another 2 minutes.
To cook in the Oven.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Place the skewers on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast the shrimp for 4-5 minutes until just cooked.
To Broil
- Preheat broiler to high.
- Place the skewers on a broiler pan with a wire rack. Broil 5"/12cm from the heat for 2 minutes on each side.
To Serve
- Once the skewers are cooked squeeze over lemon juice and serve immediately.1 lemon
Notes
- I use a homemade blend, but you can use a store-bought mix. Grab my Peri Peri Seasoning Blend recipe.
- I like to buy frozen raw, shelled shrimp! For skewers, I tend to use medium-large shrimp. By the count, this is 36/40 count. You can also use fresh shelled and deveined shrimp.
Nutrition Information
Calories
61kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
1731mg
(72%)
Potassium
69mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
84IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1731mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 84IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.