SPICY SHRIMP AND DATE SKEWERS

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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
36 large shrimps, peeled and deveined
18 pitted dates, halved crosswise
18 strips bacon, halved crosswise

Steps:

  • Place the cumin and cayenne in a skillet over low heat and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Place in a large bowl and whisk in lemon juice and oil. Add the shrimps and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Place 1 piece of date in the curve of 1 piece of shrimp, wrap a piece of bacon around the shrimp and skewer with a toothpick. Repeat.
  • Preheat the broiler. Broil until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 11/2 minutes per side. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 339, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 408 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Gwap Jones
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved these skewers! The dates really balance out the flavor.


Jase Williams
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I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Jim Simko
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These are the best shrimp skewers I've ever had! The combination of flavors is amazing.


Rodger Fitzgerald
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I followed the recipe exactly and the skewers were perfect! I will definitely be making these again.


Nigel Williamson
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I found the marinade to be a bit too salty for my taste.


Jesscee Dior
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the dates were delicious.


Emma Gunning
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I've made these skewers several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Hafeezmazari
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These are so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties.


kema Pierre
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Followed the recipe exactly and the skewers were delicious! I served them with a side of rice and vegetables.


Abdul Hayee Channa
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I will definitely be making these again. Thank you for sharing!


Yasmeen Shimanza
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I was skeptical about the combination of shrimp and dates, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors melded together perfectly and the skewers were cooked to perfection.