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Spicy garlic shrimp skewers

Grilled shrimp skewers marinated in chilli, garlic and spices are delicious as an easy appetizer or a light dinner served with salad.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1-2 red chillies roughly chopped (remove the seeds if you want it less spicy)
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 500 g peeled and deveined shrimp / prawns

Instructions

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  1. Soak bamboo skewers in boiling water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Combine the oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon, chillies, garlic and salt in a blender or food processor (you can use an immersion blender too) and blend until smooth.
  3. Place the shrimp in a bowl then pour over the marinade. Mix to make sure the prawns are covered then allow to marinade for 10-20 minutes.
  4. Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, pushing the skewer first through the tail and then through the thicker part to ensure they are secure on the skewers. Brush each skewers with marinade.
  5. Preheat the grill for 5 minutes on high heat. Add the skewers and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until the shrimp are caramelized and opaque.
  6. Remove from the grill and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information

Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 315mg (105%) Sodium 1805mg (75%) Potassium 119mg (3%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 185mg (19%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 315mg 105%
Sodium 1805mg 75%
Potassium 119mg 3%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 185mg 19%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.