Best Spicy Lemon Shrimp Skewers Recipes

SPICY LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds raw frozen shrimp, deveined, shells on
2 sticks cold butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 whole lemon, juiced
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Rinse the shrimp to separate, and then arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
To the bowl of a food processor, add the butter, parsley, salt, red pepper, garlic and lemon juice. Pulse until combined. Sprinkle the cold butter crumbles over the shrimp.
Bake until the shrimp is opaque and the butter is hot and bubbly.
Serve with hot crusty bread. Peel and eat the shrimp, and then encourage guests to dip the bread into the butter in the bottom of the pan.

SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP SKEWERS

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Grilled shrimp skewers marinated in chilli, garlic and spices are delicious as an easy appetizer or a light dinner served with salad.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories Appetizer

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
1-2 red chillies (roughly chopped (remove the seeds if you want it less spicy) )
3 garlic cloves (peeled)
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
500 g peeled and deveined shrimp / prawns

Steps:

Soak bamboo skewers in boiling water for at least 30 minutes.
Combine the oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon, chillies, garlic and salt in a blender or food processor (you can use an immersion blender too) and blend until smooth.
Place the shrimp in a bowl then pour over the marinade. Mix to make sure the prawns are covered then allow to marinade for 10-20 minutes.
Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, pushing the skewer first through the tail and then through the thicker part to ensure they are secure on the skewers. Brush each skewers with marinade.
Preheat the grill for 5 minutes on high heat. Add the skewers and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until the shrimp are caramelized and opaque.
Remove from the grill and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 315 mg, Sodium 1805 mg, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP SKEWERS

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This is a great recipe from the July 2005 issue of Sunset Magazine. Can substitute 1 tbs of minced garlic for 2 cloves fresh garlic. Soak wooden skewers 2-3 hours prior to grilling (soaking time not included in preparation time listed in recipe).

Provided by Obag6142

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (12 to 15 shrimp per lb)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

In a bowl, mix salt and sugar; add shrimp and stir to coat.
Cover and chill 45 mins to 1 hour.
Rinse shrimp well and drain; also rinse and dry bowl.
Return shrimp to bowl; add olive oil, parsley, lemon peel, garlic and pepper. Mix to coat.
Thread shrimp on soaked wooden skewers.
Grill over hot coals or high heat (you should be able to hold you hand over the heat for only 2 to 3 secs) turning once, until shrimp are bright pink and opagque but still moist-looking, 5 to 6 minutes.