Tamarind Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    186 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Tamarind Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

Tamarind Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers – can serve this almost anytime of the year. You don’t have to grill the shrimp. You can pan-fry the shrimp, it’s tasty either way. You might even serve this as party foods, as a warm appetizer. It’s totally up to you!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb (500g) tiger prawn shelled and deveined, tail-on
  • oil for brushing
  • pineapple cubes

Marinade:

  • 2 oz (60g) seedless tamarind pulps
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 3 pinches turmeric powder
  • 3 pinches Cayenne pepper powder
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons oil

Garnishing:

  • ground peanuts
  • chopped scallions
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Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
  2. Combine the tamarind pulp with water. Extract the juice and discard the pulp.
  3. Combine the tamarind juice with the remaining marinade ingredients and mix with the shrimp. Marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Grill or pan-fry the shrimp. If grilling, brush some oil on the surface of the shrimp.
  5. Thread a piece of pineapple onto a short bamboo skewer, followed by the shrimp. Garnish with ground peanuts and chopped scallions.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4people Calories 186kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 8g (12%) Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 1000mg (42%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4people
Calories 186kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 8g 12%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 1000mg 42%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%

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

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