Shrimp Kebab
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 People
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Calories
160 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Shrimp Kebab
Description
After soaking bamboo skewers to prevent burning, shrimp are rinsed and patted dry before being combined with a garlic butter marinade seasoned with cayenne pepper, salt, and lemon juice. The shrimp are threaded onto skewers, three per skewer, allowing even grilling.
Grilling involves brushing marinade over shrimp on both sides until cooked through, enhancing moisture and flavor. The shrimp develop a tender texture with a subtly spicy, citrusy, and garlicky taste from the marinade. The method is simple, highlighting the quality of the shrimp and marinade ingredients.
The recipe suggests serving immediately to enjoy optimal tenderness and flavor, and also mentions an option to bake shrimp in an oven at 400°F for about 8 minutes if grilling is not available.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs (1.35kg) Shrimp shelled and deveined tail-on
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 6 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Soak the bamboo skewers in water. Rinse the shrimp, pat them dry with paper towels, and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, melted butter, salt, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice. Reserve some for grilling. Combine the shrimp with the garlic butter mixture, then thread three shrimp onto each bamboo skewer.
- Grill the shrimp on a grill, brushing the garlic butter mixture on both sides while cooking. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Soak bamboo skewers in water before grilling to prevent burning.
- Pat shrimp dry thoroughly to ensure they absorb the marinade well and grill evenly.
- You can bake the shrimp in a 400°F oven for around 8 minutes as an alternative to grilling.
- Brush garlic butter marinade on shrimp while grilling to enhance flavor and keep them moist.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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