Best Mini Shrimp Sweet Potato Kabobs Recipes

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SWEET-AND-SOUR SHRIMP KEBABS



Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp Kebabs image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar (unseasoned)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Zest of 1 lime, plus 2 limes, cut into wedges
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (16 to 20 per pound), peeled and deveined
Olive oil, for the grill
1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
1 cup peach preserves
1/4 cup hot Chinese mustard

Steps:

  • Whisk together the canola oil, lime juice, brown sugar, vinegar, red pepper flakes, lime zest, garlic, ginger, basil and salt in a bowl. Put the shrimp in a large zip-top plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: Whisk the sweet chili sauce, peach preserves and mustard in a bowl.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Oil the grill rack. Thread the shrimp and lime wedges onto skewers. Grill 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Serve with the sauce.

MINI SHRIMP & SWEET POTATO KABOBS



Mini Shrimp & Sweet Potato Kabobs image

Roasted sweet potatoes and marinated shrimp combine for a delicious party starter-especially when you thread them onto skewers and pop them on the grill!-Paul Wargaski, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chili powder, divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice
12 uncooked jumbo shrimp (about 3/4 lb.), peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Peel and cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes (about 24 cubes). Toss with 2 tablespoons oil, rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast 20-25 minutes or until almost tender, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk lemon juice and the remaining oil and chili powder until blended. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade for basting. Add shrimp to remaining marinade and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 20 minutes., On each of 12 soaked wooden appetizer skewers, thread sweet potato and shrimp. Brush reserved marinade over kabobs; sprinkle with salt and pepper., Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICY SHRIMP AND SWEET POTATO SOUP



Spicy Shrimp and Sweet Potato Soup image

Great all-in-one meal with a nice kick! Low-calorie and very tasty. Use fresh Louisiana yams if you can find them.

Provided by liz d

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
½ teaspoon minced garlic
4 cups vegetable stock
4 cups corn
2 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
1 cup salsa
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds peeled medium shrimp
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Add vegetable stock, corn, sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to onion mixture; bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
  • Stir shrimp into stock mixture and return to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until shrimp are cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Stir green onion into soup; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 514.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

DAVID'S SWEET SHRIMP KABOB'S



David's Sweet Shrimp Kabob's image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
6 shrimp, deveined
1/4 cup favorite seafood seasoning mix
8 ounces Italian dressing
2 ounces Worcestershire sauce
2 ounces honey

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill.
  • On wooden skewers, place deveined, curled shrimp, and season with your favorite seafood seasoning mix.
  • In bowl, mix Italian dressing, Worcestershire sauce, and honey. Heat lightly in the microwave.
  • Cook kabobs over medium/hot flame. When shrimp start to turn pink baste with Italian dressing mix and turn. Repeat every 3 to 4 minutes until
  • done.
  • Serve hot off the grill. Sit back and watch the smiles!

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