Best Spicy Sweet Grilled Shrimp Recipes

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GRILLED SHRIMP WITH SPICY-SWEET SAUCE



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These finger-lickin' shrimp practically fly off the platter at my get-togethers. Play with the amount of sriracha to get the spice level just the way you like it. -Susan Harrison, Laurel, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 15 servings (1/3 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 green onion, thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce or 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
45 uncooked large shrimp (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, chili sauce, green onion and Sriracha. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Thread 3 shrimp onto each of 15 metal or soaked wooden skewers., Place shrimp on oiled grill rack. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED SWEET-AND-SPICY SHRIMP WITH MINT DIPPING SAUCE



Grilled Sweet-and-Spicy Shrimp with Mint Dipping Sauce image

Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Seafood     Shrimp     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12 first-course or 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 cups (packed) fresh mint leaves
Metal skewers

Steps:

  • Mix brown sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons oil, lemon peel, cayenne pepper, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Let marinate 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, place mint, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 cup oil in processor. Blend until mint is finely chopped and mixture is smooth, scraping down sides occasionally. Season mint dipping sauce with salt.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread shrimp onto skewers. Grill shrimp until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Serve with mint dipping sauce.

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP



Sweet and Spicy Grilled Shrimp image

This is something a little more flavorful for grilling shrimp. This recipe is also delicious brushed onto bacon wrapped shrimp.

Provided by TheGoddessGiGi

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes
½ cup chile-garlic sauce
½ cup honey
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Stir chile-garlic sauce and honey together in a small bowl.
  • Thread shrimp onto soaked bamboo skewers, piercing through the head and tail ends.
  • Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, frequently turning and basting with the sauce mixture, until shrimp are firm and pink on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1469.9 mg, Sugar 34.8 g

SPICY SWEET GRILLED SHRIMP



Spicy Sweet Grilled Shrimp image

The sauce serves as a marinade and dipping sauce for this fantastic summer dish. From the Sable and Rosenfeld cookbook.

Provided by Cookin-jo

Categories     Healthy

Time 46m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup guava jelly or 1 cup apple jelly
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 limes, juice of
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 lbs shrimp, raw, large, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 bamboo skewers

Steps:

  • Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan combine jelly, garlic, lime juice, Worcestershire, jalapeno and chilies. Cook over medium heat until jelly melts.
  • Thread shrimp onto skewers, about 4 per skewer if using large shrimp.
  • Brush both sides of shrimp with jelly mixture and place on a tray to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill on high and sprinkle shrimp with salt on both sides.
  • Grill shrimp for 3 minutes per side, brushing with marinade again before turning. Reduce time for smaller shrimp.
  • Place remaining sauce in a serving dish for dipping.
  • Prep time includes time to marinate but not to soak the skewers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.6, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 190.5, Sodium 997.8, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 29.3, Protein 20.8

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