ALAMBRE DE CAMARONES (GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS)

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I saw this recipe on the Self magazine website. Looks fabulous - would make such a nice pool side treat this summer! I thought I would store it here for safe keeping. If you try it, please let me know what you think! I'll keep you posted, if I get a chance to make these anytime soon!

Provided by AnnieLynne

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8 skewers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
8 bamboo skewers, soak in water for about 30 minutes
24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 small red onion
16 serrano chilies
24 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Marinade: Add first 7 ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Marinade shrimp for 10 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Skewers: Cut onion into bite-sized chunks. Add 1 chili to skewer.
  • Add 1 shrimp, a chunk of onion and a cherry tomato on to each skewer; repeat two times.
  • Add second chili to end of skewer.
  • Season with salt.
  • Heat the electric or gas grill over high heat.
  • Place skewers on grill and close grill cover.
  • Cook skewers for about 5 minutes on each side until the onions are tender and the shrimp is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.6, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 45.4, Sodium 517, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.6, Protein 6.6

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