Chili Rubbed Shrimp Skewers Recipes

SMOKY SWEET CHILI SHRIMP SKEWERS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Soak the wooden skewers in cold water for at least 30 minutes before using.
• Arrange one rack in the center and one rack in the upper third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
• Make the sauce: Add ¼ cup (60 ml) sweet chili sauce, the honey, soy sauce, lime juice, liquid smoke, and garlic to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
• Build the skewers: Onto each wooden skewer, thread 1 piece of bell pepper, 2-3 pieces of red onion, 1 shrimp, and 1 piece of mango. Repeat to make a second layer. Continue with the remaining ingredients and skewers.
• Arrange the skewers on a rimmed baking sheet and season on both sides with the salt and pepper. Brush both sides of the skewers with the smoky sweet chili sauce.
• Transfer to the center oven rack and bake for 5 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and move the pan to the upper rack. Broil for 3-5 minutes, until lightly charred in spots.
• Remove the skewers from the oven and brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sweet chili sauce. Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with the cilantro, and serve with lime wedges alongside.
• Enjoy!

GRILLED CHILI SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients well, except the shrimp, to make a marinade.
• Add the shrimp; stir to evenly coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Drain shrimp, discarding marinade.
• Thread 6 shrimp each on wooden skewers that have been soaking in cold water for 20 minutes.
• Thread them so that the shrimp lie flat.
• Put skewers on a well oiled rack on a gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4-6 inches from medium coals.
• Cook, turning once, 6-8 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque throughout.

CHILI GLAZED SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Mix chili sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, and cilantro; set aside.
• Divide shrimp into 4 equal portions. Lay each portion of shrimp in a neat row with tails pointed in the same direction. Thread 2 thin wood or metal skewers (8 to 10 inches long) about 1 1/2 inches apart through center of each row of shrimp, pushing the shellfish close together.
• Place shrimp on an oiled grill above a solid bed of hot coals or high heat on a gas barbecue (you can hold your hand at grill level only 2 to 3 seconds); close lid on gas grill.
• Cook, turning once, until shrimp are pink, 2 to 3 minutes a side.
• Brush tops of shrimp with the chili sauce mixture, turn over, and cook just until glaze bubbles and browns slightly, about 30 seconds (watch closely; glaze burns easily). Brush tops with more chili mixture, then turn glaze down and cook just until it darkens slightly, about 30 seconds more.
• Transfer shrimp to plates or a platter. Season to taste with remaining chili mixture and juice from lime wedges.

CHILI-RUBBED SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. When hot remove shrimp from marinade and place 3 shrimp per skewer. Place shrimp on a platter and lightly dust shrimp on both sides with the chili rub.
• Grill shrimp for 3 minutes on each side or until they are cooked through.Place skewers on a warm platter. Brush shrimp on each side with the lemon butter. Cover to keep warm.
• Divide the salsa between 6 plates, mounding it in the center. Place 1 shrimp skewer on top of the salsa and brush again with the lemon butter and left over juices from the platter.

SCAMPI SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• If your shrimp is frozen, thaw before using. Peel shrimp leaving tails intact and devein.
• In a small saucepan using medium-high heat, melt margarine or butter and oil. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes; remove from the heat and stir in wine, parsley, lemon peel, and ground pepper. Set aside.
• Using 6-inch long appetizer skewers (if wooden skewers soak for at least 30 minutes in water to avoid scorching)thread shrimp, green onion, and pepper pieces and brush with garlic mixture.
• Grill the shrimp and vegetable skewers on a grill rack directly over medium heat for approximately 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Turn once and brush with garlic mixture halfway through grilling. Serve immediately.

SWEET CHILI SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Whisk together juice, oil, chili sauce, ginger and green onions.
• Marinate shrimp for 30minutes in half the marinade.
• Reserve remaining marinade.
• Heat grill to medium high heat.
• Thread 3 shrimp on each skewer
• Place on grill.
• Brush with reserved marinade.
• Grill 4 minutes.
• Brush with marinade again.
• Flip.
• Brush with marinade.
• Grill until done.
• Brush with marinade
• Serve.