Best Skewered Shrimp Recipes

SKEWERED SHRIMP & VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 2/3 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal the bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and vegetables. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, turning once and basting frequently with reserved marinade. If desired, serve with rice; sprinkle with cheese.

GRILLED SKEWERED SHRIMP WITH APRICOT-CURRY GLAZE

Steps:

• In shallow glass or plastic dish, mix oil, preserves, vinegar, mustard, curry powder and garlic. Add shrimp; turn to coat with glaze. Cover and refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes.
• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove shrimp from glaze; reserve glaze. On six 10- to 12-inch skewers, thread shrimp, leaving 1/4-inch space between each. (If using bamboo skewers, soak in water 30 minutes before using.)
• Cover and grill kabobs over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, brushing several times with glaze and turning once, until shrimp are pink and firm. Discard any remaining glaze.
• Place shredded lettuce on platter; arrange kabobs on top. Garnish with lemon wedges.

SKEWERED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, chili sauce and ginger; mix well. Pour half into a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Thread onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with reserved marinade.

SWEET-AND-SOUR SKEWERED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; cool. Set aside 1/2 cup for basting. Place remaining sauce in a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Drain and discard marinade. Thread the shrimp, green peppers and mushrooms alternately on six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 2 minutes on each side. Turn and brush with reserved sauce. Continue grilling for 4-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning and basting several times.

SKEWERED ROSEMARY SHRIMP WITH MINT PESTO

Steps:

• For mint pesto:
• Combine first 7 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, process until mixture is smooth. Add mint leaves and lemon juice; process until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of bowl. Gradually add oil and process until mint pesto is smooth and creamy. (Can be made 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
• For shrimp:
• Preheat broiler. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Whisk oil, garlic, and parsley in medium bowl to blend. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Arrange shrimp in single layer on broiler pan. Broil until opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to large bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice and toss with 1/2 cup mint pesto. Starting at base end of rosemary, skewer 1 shrimp on each sprig. Arrange on platter and serve.

SKEWERED SESAME SHRIMP

Steps:

• Thread 3 shrimp onto each of eight 6-inch bamboo skewers. Combine soy sauce and vinegar in a shallow dish, and put sesame seeds on a plate. Dip each skewer of shrimp into the soy-vinegar mixture, and then dip both sides in the sesame seeds.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add skewered shrimp, and cook until shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer skewers to a plate. Pour the remaining soy-vinegar mixture into the hot pan, and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 15 seconds. Drizzle sauce over shrimp, and serve warm or at room temperature.

SUGAR CANE SKEWERED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place chili pastes in bowl and add water. Mix the remaining ingredients together to make a thin mixture. Put shrimp in marinade and refrigerate overnight. Place shrimp on skewers, 4 pieces on each skewer, and grill.

SKEWERED GINGER SHRIMP WITH PLUMS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine shrimp and plums. Drizzle with 1/4 cup marinade; toss to coat. Alternately thread shrimp and plums on 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers., On a lightly oiled rack, grill skewers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until shrimp turn pink, 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally and basting frequently with remaining marinade during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Serve with green onion and, if desired, sesame seeds and lime wedges.

FIERY SKEWERED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix olive oil, garlic, minced ginger and crushed red pepper in shallow dish. Add shrimp, turning to coat with oil mixture. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 hours.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Thread 4 shrimp on each of 4 skewers. Grill or broil just until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Sprinkle shrimp with chopped cilantro. Garnish with lemon or lime and serve immediately.

SKEWERED SHRIMP DIPPED IN CORN DOG BATTER

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
• Mix batter by combining cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sour cream, milk, eggs, salt and melted butter. (Add a little more milk if the batter is too thick for dipping the shrimp.)
• Skewer the shrimp, dip in the batter, and deep-fry until golden brown.

SKEWERED SHRIMP WITH APRICOT CURRY GLAZE

Steps:

• Mix oil, preserves, vinegar, mustard, curry powder and garlic in shallow glass or plastic dish.
• Add shrimp, turning to coat with glaze.
• cover and refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes.
• heat grill.
• Remove shrimp from glaze; reserve glaze.
• Thread shrimp on six skewers, leaving space between each.
• Grill kabobs uncovered 6 to 8 minutes, brushing several times with glaze and turning once, until shrimp are pink and firm.
• Discard any remaining glaze.

PINEAPPLE SKEWERED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Pour teriyaki sauce into marinading pan.
• Add in the green onions, the sugar and the garlic.
• Now add in the liquid from your pineapple can.
• Toss in your ginger and lime zest and distribute the ingredients evenly, making sure the sugar is well mixed. Feel free to add in other fun spices too.
• Add in the shrimp to the marinade. Rotate to coat.
• Cover and marinate 2-3 hours. Set aside pineapple chunks.
• In the mean time, let your wooden skewers soak in water.
• After marinating, remove shrimp one by one from the pan. Hold the shrimp so it looks like a U and put a pineapple chunk into the little divet. Use your skewer to pierce the shrimp from the left, then pierce the pineapple and then the rest of the shrimp on the other side.
• Fill each skewer with four pineapple and shrimp combinations.
• Coat your grill with a touch of oil or Pam and put the skewers on to cook. After a minute or two, flip the skewers over.
• Rotate once again after two more minutes. Let sit one more minute and remove and serve.

SKEWERED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oil in the fryer to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
• In a deep plate or shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic salt and cayenne. Season with pepper. Place the eggs in another bowl and the coconut in a third.
• Thread 1 shrimp on each skewer.
• Dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture and shake to remove any excess. Dip in the beaten eggs then roll in the coconut, pressing firmly.
• Fry half the shrimp at a time until golden brown, about 1 minute. Drain on the paper towels.
• Serve immediately. For fun, you can have the skewers sticking out of something, like a pineapple or watermelon.

SUGAR CANE SKEWERED SHRIMP WITH RUM-SCOTCH BONNET DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Skewer shrimp, season with salt and pepper and grill about 5 minutes, or until just cooked through. Combine pepper, mango, vinegar, rum, cilantro and garlic in a saucepan and simmer 5 minutes. Serve as dipping sauce for shrimp.

LEMONGRASS-SKEWERED SHRIMP IN LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• Toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons salt; let stand 5 minutes. Rinse under cold water; pat dry. Pulse shallot and halved garlic in a food processor until minced. Add shrimp, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, egg, cornstarch, 2 teaspoons sugar, oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; pulse until a paste forms. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate 30 minutes.
• With wet hands, spoon a scant 1/4 cup shrimp paste into the palm of one hand and flatten into a 3-inch round. Center a piece of lemongrass over mixture and gently close palm, using your fingers to shape paste into an oval around lemongrass. Transfer to a steamer basket (preferably bamboo) lined with lightly oiled parchment. Repeat with remaining shrimp paste and stalks. Place basket snugly over a pot of simmering water; steam until shrimp paste is opaque and firm, 3 to 4 minutes. Skewers can be steamed up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated (remove 30 minutes before grilling).
• Stir together remaining 3 tablespoons fish sauce and 2 teaspoons sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, and 1/4 cup water until sugar is dissolved. Divide among dipping bowls; top each with some of sliced chiles.
• Preheat grill for direct-heat cooking (medium-high on a gas grill). Lightly brush shrimp skewers with oil and grill, turning a few times, until charred in places and heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve skewers with lettuce, mint, cilantro, peanuts, remaining sliced chiles, dipping sauce, and lime wedges alongside.

SKEWERED SHRIMP WITH GINGER AND JALAPENO CHILIES

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients in large bowl; whisk to blend. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Thread 2 shrimp onto each skewer. Grill or broil until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Arrange skewers on platter. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro sprigs. *Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.

FIERY SKEWERED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the oil, garlic, pepper flakes and ginger. Add shrimp; stir to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours., Thread shrimp and green peppers alternately on metal or soaked wooden skewers. Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3 minutes. Turn; broil 2-3 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Garnish with lemon slices.

SUGARCANE-SKEWERED SHRIMP WITH CHILE-CILANTRO RUB

Steps:

• Puree all marinade ingredients in a blender. Reserve 2 tablespoons of marinade.
• Skewer two shrimp per sugarcane and place in marinade and refrigerate. After shrimp has marinated 2 to 3 hours, grill for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, making sure they are fully cooked.
• Serve with a drizzle of the reserved marinade and cilantro, as garnish.

SIMPLE SKEWERED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel and devein the shrimp; rinse and pat dry. In a bowl, combine all ingredients and stir well to mix. Let marinate at room temperature at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Warm grill to high.
• Soak the skewers in water to avoid burning.
• Put 4-5 shrimp on each skewer, brush with any remaining marinade and grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, turning once.

SKEWERED SESAME SHRIMP

Steps:

• Thread 3 shrimp onto each of eight 6-inch bamboo skewers. Combine the soy sauce and vinegar in a shallow dish and put the sesame seeds on a plate. Dip each skewer of shrimp into hte soy-vinegar mixture and then dip both sides in the sesame seeds. In a large skillet, heat hte oil over medium-high heat. Add the skewered shrimp nand cook until shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the skewers to a plate. Pour the remaining soy-vinegar mixture into the hot pan and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 15 seconds. Drizzle this sauce over the shrimp and serve warm or at room temperature.