Best 5 Sweet And Spicy Shrimp Kabobs Recipes

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**Savor the Sweet and Spicy Symphony of Shrimp Kabobs: A Culinary Journey Explored**

Take your taste buds on a tantalizing adventure with these delectable Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Kabobs. Succulent shrimp, marinated in a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors, grilled to perfection and elegantly skewered, create a vibrant symphony of textures and flavors. The accompanying recipes in this article offer a diverse range of culinary experiences, from the classic Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Kabobs to the tantalizing Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Pineapple and Mango Salsa, the refreshing Shrimp Kabobs with Avocado Cream Sauce, and the zesty Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lemon-Herb Butter.

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SPICY-SWEET GLAZED SHRIMP



Spicy-Sweet Glazed Shrimp image

Chili sauce and honey are all you need to build major flavor in this shrimp recipe. The glaze caramelizes on the grill for even more complexity. Feel free to try it with bone-in chicken pieces or beef kebabs, too.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Vegetable oil, for grill
2 tablespoons spicy chili sauce, such as Sriracha
1/3 cup honey
2 pounds extra-jumbo shrimp (about 32 total), peeled and deveined (tails left on)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a grill or grill pan to high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Stir together chili sauce and honey. Assemble kebabs (using 2 long skewers for each, threading 1 skewer through head end of shrimp and 1 through tail end); season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill until shrimp begin to turn opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip, brush liberally with glaze, and cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. Brush with more glaze and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

SWEET-AND-SOUR SHRIMP KEBABS



Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp Kebabs image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar (unseasoned)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Zest of 1 lime, plus 2 limes, cut into wedges
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (16 to 20 per pound), peeled and deveined
Olive oil, for the grill
1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
1 cup peach preserves
1/4 cup hot Chinese mustard

Steps:

  • Whisk together the canola oil, lime juice, brown sugar, vinegar, red pepper flakes, lime zest, garlic, ginger, basil and salt in a bowl. Put the shrimp in a large zip-top plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce: Whisk the sweet chili sauce, peach preserves and mustard in a bowl.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Oil the grill rack. Thread the shrimp and lime wedges onto skewers. Grill 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Serve with the 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

SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP KABOBS



Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Kabobs image

Chipotles give a zippy flavor Honey giving it a sweetness making it a perfect finger licking food for entertaining. Tweeked from Weber. Serve as an appetizer or over rice for a main meal. I served this with Lime Cayenne mayonnaise recipe #120459. It went great with it!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Peppers

Time 9m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon minced canned chipotle chile in adobo
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the honey, chile pepper, garlic and salt. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes or in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Remove from the marinade and discard any remaining marinade.
  • Thread the shrimp through the tail and head (2 or 3 per skewer) onto small metal skewers or soaked wooden skewers. Strong rosemary stems are good to use as skewers.
  • Grill over Direct High heat for 2 to 4 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Arrange skewers on a serving dish and sprinkle with the cilantro.

SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP AND CHOURICO KABOBS



Sweet and Spicy Shrimp and Chourico Kabobs image

This is an awesome BBQ treat in the summer that requires little prep, but delivers huge on flavor. The shrimp even stands alone if you can't find this Portuguese sausage.

Provided by Raquel Teixeira

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 4h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®), or more to taste
40 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 link cured Portuguese chourico sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
8 skewers

Steps:

  • Mix Thai chile sauce, soy sauce, garlic, black pepper, and chile-garlic sauce together in a bowl. Add shrimp, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place 5 shrimp and 2 pieces of sausage onto each skewer.
  • Cook shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and slightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 162.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1602.9 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the shrimp is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  • For a more vibrant flavor, marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
  • If you don't have bamboo skewers, you can use metal skewers or even toothpicks.
  • To prevent the shrimp from sticking to the grill, lightly grease the grates before cooking.
  • Serve the shrimp kabobs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as soy sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or honey mustard.

Conclusion:

Sweet and spicy shrimp kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a summer cookout or party. The shrimp is tender and juicy, and the sweet and spicy glaze gives them a wonderful flavor. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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