SHRIMP & SWEET POTATO SKEWERS
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
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.
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Hasnain Kyani
[email protected]These skewers were a lot of work to make and they didn't turn out that great.
Martin Cassar
[email protected]The skewers were a bit dry. I think I would try marinating the shrimp next time.
Lovewell Kunda
[email protected]I'm not sure if I would make these skewers again. The sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste.
Nursshan Nursshan
[email protected]I'm going to try making these skewers with different vegetables, like zucchini or bell peppers.
Jo PG
[email protected]These skewers are perfect for a summer barbecue.
Mrs little bee
[email protected]I made these skewers for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
eren
[email protected]These skewers are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet potatoes and they didn't even notice the shrimp.
Providence Sithembinkosi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed these skewers. The sweet potatoes were so good that they made me forget all about the shrimp.
Ganesh Bista
[email protected]The flavors in this dish are amazing! The sweet potatoes and shrimp complement each other perfectly.
Kolawole Isaac
[email protected]I made these skewers for dinner last night and they were so easy to make. The prep work was minimal and the skewers were cooked in no time.
Curniece McHenry
[email protected]These shrimp skewers were a hit at my last party! The sweet potatoes were perfectly roasted and the shrimp was cooked to perfection. The dipping sauce was also delicious.