SHRIMP & SWEET POTATO SKEWERS

Shrimp & Sweet Potato Skewers image

These skewers make romantic picnic food. I perfected them for a date with my wife. We like them with couscous and a glass of chilled wine. -Paul Wargaski, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 small), cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
3/4 teaspoon paprika, divided
12 uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
Hot cooked couscous

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. Place sweet potatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix 1 tablespoons oil, rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon paprika; drizzle over potatoes. Toss to coat. Roast 25-35 minutes or just until just tender, stirring occasionally., On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and sweet potatoes; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk lemon juice and the remaining oil and paprika until blended. Serve skewers with couscous and drizzle with lemon mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein.