Best 8 Spicy Shrimp And Date Skewers Recipes

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**Fuel your taste buds with a tantalizing culinary journey featuring Spicy Shrimp and Date Skewers, a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that will leave you craving more.**

Embark on a culinary adventure with this delectable dish, where succulent shrimp and tender dates are skillfully skewered and enveloped in a vibrant marinade, creating a symphony of flavors that dances on your palate. The marinade, a masterful combination of aromatic spices and zesty citrus, infuses each skewer with a tantalizing depth of flavor, while a hint of chili adds a subtle kick that awakens your senses.

Accompanying this main attraction is a refreshing Avocado and Tomato Salsa, a vibrant medley of ripe avocados, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onions, seasoned with cilantro and lime juice. This salsa bursts with freshness and acidity, providing a delightful contrast to the richness of the shrimp and dates.

To complete this culinary odyssey, indulge in a heavenly dessert of Date and Walnut Sticky Toffee Pudding, a decadent treat that showcases the perfect balance of sweetness and sophistication. Indulge in the velvety texture of the pudding, studded with plump dates and walnuts, all enveloped in a luscious toffee sauce that sends your taste buds into a blissful frenzy.

This culinary adventure promises an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you utterly satisfied. Prepare to embark on a journey where each dish is a masterpiece, leaving you with lasting memories of a truly extraordinary dining experience.

Let's cook with our recipes!

FIRECRACKER SHRIMP RECIPE



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This firecracker shrimp recipe makes the best firecracker shrimp, with just the right combination of sweet, heat and awesome flavor, ready in minutes!

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chili-garlic sauce
2 tablespoons spicy chili oil
1 tablespoon sriracha
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon cayenne (use paprika for milder, or ghost pepper flakes for hotter!)
1 teaspoon lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 tablespoon olive oil
FOR GARNISH: Fresh chopped parsley (spicy chili flakes, sliced hot peppers)

Steps:

  • Whisk together the chili-garlic sauce, chili oil, sriracha, vinegar, honey, cayenne, lime juice and a bit of salt and pepper together in a small bowl until mixed. This is your firecracker shrimp marinade and glaze.
  • Add the shrimp to a large bowl and add half of firecracker shrimp marinade. Toss to evenly coat the shrimp. Refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes, though you can cook immediately if desired.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side, until the shrimp is pink and cooked through.
  • Brush on the remaining firecracker shrimp glaze. Reserve any leftover marinade/glaze for serving.
  • Garnish and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 286 mg, Sodium 2421 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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

SHRIMP SKEWERS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Yield 8 to 10 for cocktails

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup good olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 pounds jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 per pound), peeled (tails left on) and deveined

Steps:

  • Combine the parsley, basil, mustards, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice. Add the shrimp and allow them to marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • Prepare a charcoal grill with hot coals, and brush the grilling rack with oil to prevent the shrimp from sticking. Skewer the shrimp on 6-inch skewers and grill for 1 1/2 minutes on each side.

SPICY SHRIMP 'N' SCALLOP SKEWERS



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We serve these skewers with some grilled steaks and a garden salad. I'm hungry just thinking about it! -Traci Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon each white pepper, cayenne pepper and black pepper
18 uncooked large shrimp (about 3/4 pound)
12 sea scallops (1-1/2 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in seasonings; set aside and keep warm. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and scallops., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill seafood, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque, basting occasionally with butter mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY SHRIMP & WATERMELON KABOBS



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My three sons can polish off a watermelon in one sitting. Before they dig in, I set aside a few slices to make these zesty shrimp kabobs. -Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups cubed seedless watermelon (1 inch), divided
1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • For glaze, place soy sauce, chili sauce, honey, garlic and 2 cups watermelon in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat until mixture is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup glaze for serving., On 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp, onion and remaining watermelon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper., Place kabobs on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, brushing with remaining glaze during the last 2 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with reserved glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP



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Quick and easy spicy grilled shrimp kabobs are an easy dinner on the grill in 20 minutes plus marinating time!

Provided by Julie Evink

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup BBQ sauce
3 Tablespoons olive oil
3 Tablespoons lemon juice (about half a large lemon or one small lemon)
2 Tablespoons hot sauce
1 ½ Tablespoons soy sauce
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 (12 oz each) bags raw extra large shrimp (shelled, deveined, tails on or off)
chopped parsley (optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Add the BBQ sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, hot sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and salt in a large bowl and whisk together. Set aside 3 Tablespoons of the mixture as a glaze to brush on later and pour the rest into a gallon sized plastic bag.
  • Add the raw shrimp to the bag and remove as much air inside the bag as possible and then close the bag. Slosh the marinade around the bag to make sure every shrimp is coated.
  • Let the shrimp and marinade sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat the grill to medium high heat (about 350-400 degrees F).
  • When the shrimp is done marinating, remove from the marinade and load the skewers with the shrimp (about 5 shrimp per skewer). Grill on each side for 1-2 minutes, or until the shrimp has curled tight and turned pink.
  • Brush the marinade that was set aside onto the skewered and grilled shrimp. Make sure it is the marinade that has not been used to marinate the raw shrimp.
  • Plate and serve warm right off the grill. Garnish with optional chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 1231 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY LEMON SHRIMP SKEWERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 lemons
Kosher salt
1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons Sriracha (Asian chile sauce)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
30 extra-large shrimp, unpeeled
Vegetable oil, for the grill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Finely grate the zest from 4 of the lemons, then pulse in a mini food processor with 3 tablespoons salt. Squeeze the juice from 2 of the zested lemons into a large bowl; add the lemongrass, olive oil, Sriracha, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of the lemon salt. Thinly slice the 2 remaining lemons and add to the bowl.
  • Using kitchen shears, cut through the shrimp shells along the outer curve, leaving the shells on. Remove the veins and rinse the shrimp. Add to the bowl with the lemongrass marinade and toss; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Meanwhile, soak 12 to 15 wooden skewers in water.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Thread the shrimp onto the skewers. Brush the grill with vegetable oil, then add the lemon slices and grill until they begin to char, turning once, about 2 minutes; transfer to a platter. Stir the mint into the remaining marinade. Add the shrimp skewers to the grill and cook, brushing with the marinade-mint mixture, until the shells begin to char, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the platter and sprinkle with the lemon salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 59 milligrams, Sodium 539 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 3 grams

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS



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I suggest to use fresh shrimp for this as frozen thawed will create a watery marinade, do not marinade for longer than 30 minutes or the acid in the lemon juice will "cook" the shrimp, adjust the cayenne to suit heat level, I have left the Tabasco as optional you may add it or omit --- this shrimp is very good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 36m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or use coarse salt)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or adjust to suit heat level)
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Tabasco sauce (optional and to taste)
2 lbs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • In a small bowl crush the garlic with coarse salt; mix in cayenne pepper and paprika.
  • Add in olive oil and lemon juice; mix until combine, then add in Tabasco if using.
  • In a large bowl toss the shrimp with the garlic oil until evenly coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile soak the wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill to medium heat, then lightly oil the grill grate.
  • Thread the shrimp onto the wooden skewers.
  • Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until opaque.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 190.7, Sodium 1245.1, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 20.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp. Fresh shrimp have a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen shrimp.
  • Peel and devein the shrimp. This will make them easier to eat.
  • Marinate the shrimp in a flavorful mixture. This will help to add flavor and moisture to the shrimp.
  • Skewer the shrimp with dates and bacon. This will create a delicious combination of flavors and textures.
  • Grill the skewers over medium heat. This will help to cook the shrimp evenly without overcooking them.
  • Serve the skewers with a dipping sauce. This will add an extra layer of flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Spicy shrimp and date skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With a few simple steps, you can create a dish that is packed with flavor and sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's also delicious, give this recipe a try!

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