Spicy Shrimp Skewers Recipe
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Spicy Shrimp Skewers

By: lisascooking 
"This spicy, sweet, tropical recipe is perfect for summer grilling. Serve with seasoned rice and margaritas."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (27)

What to Drink?
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 skewers
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
  • 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour

Directions

  1. Stir together the lime juice, honey, soy sauce, and oil in a large bowl. Season with jerk seasoning, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss well to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for one hour to marinate. Place wooden skewers to soak in warm water.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  3. Remove skewers from the water, pat dry, and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Skewer the shrimp. Grill the shrimp on the grill on both sides until pink and opaque, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 235 | Total Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 230mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2006 by Yorkie Mommy   view full review
This was pretty good. I made it according to the recipe but scaled back a bit on the spicy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2006 by TDCROFT   view full review
I made this for my boyfriend to accompany his steak, and he liked the shrimp a lot better than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2009 by PAZZOGARVEY   view full review
good taste. I added a lot more of the spice and some chopped jalapeno to make it spicier. I do...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by ISLANDGIRLEJFAN   view full review
These were very good. We had them for our Good Friday dinner and I bought large wild pink...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2008 by MSAGGIEAMY   view full review
YUMMO! This was great! I followed the recipe, and I added a tad bit of garlic powder. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2009 by Rachel   view full review
I could not find any jerk seasoning, so I also substituted Cajun seasoning. Personally, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by Juenessa   view full review
This is so yummy! I couldn't find jerk seasoning so I used a jerk sauce in place of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by Jen   view full review
Absolutely delicious! I didn't have jerk spice so I used cajun and they were so yummy. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2008 by LIZCANCOOK   view full review
Yum!! Marinated precooked shrimp for 4 hours and cooked them on a grill pan. Smoky for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2007 by Christal   view full review
I used cooked jumbo shrimp and it was still to die for! So spicy. I also garnished with...

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