Best 6 Ww Spicy Shrimp Kebabs With Tomatillo Salsa Recipes

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**Spicy Shrimp Kebabs with Tomatillo Salsa: A Flavorful and Refreshing Summer Treat**

Savor the tantalizing flavors of succulent shrimp, zesty spices, and refreshing tomatillo salsa in this delightful recipe for Spicy Shrimp Kebabs with Tomatillo Salsa. Grilled to perfection, the shrimp are infused with a blend of aromatic spices, delivering a burst of bold and spicy flavors in every bite. Paired with a vibrant tomatillo salsa, made from fresh tomatillos, cilantro, and jalapenos, this dish offers a perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and refreshing notes. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes variations for those who prefer a milder or spicier version of the salsa, as well as a vegetarian alternative using grilled tofu instead of shrimp. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and let's create a summer feast that will impress your friends and family!

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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 ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA



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This roasted tomatillo salsa is Weight Watchers®-friendly, easy to make, and fresh! Perfect for a chip dip and to make into a homemade enchilada sauce!

Provided by Bites of Flavor

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Salsa Verde Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
8 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
1 serrano pepper
1 jalapeno pepper
½ medium yellow onion, quartered
3 cloves garlic, unpeeled
½ cup cilantro leaves
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to high. Spray a baking sheet with fat-free cooking spray.
  • Cut tomatillos in half and place cut-side-down on the prepared baking sheet with serrano pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, and garlic.
  • Broil in the preheated oven until charred, about 20 minutes, turning peppers halfway through cooking time.
  • Remove vegetables from the oven and let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Remove stems from peppers and peel garlic.
  • Combine tomatillos, serrano pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a food processor and pulse to desired consistency. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 1446.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

SPICY SHRIMP SALSA



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Radishes add a wonderful crunch to this colorful salsa that is also superb over grilled fish. There's just enough jalapeno to give flavor without much of the heat. -Mary Beth Relyea, Canastota, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 radishes, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Baked tortilla chip scoops

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA



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Make and share this Roasted Tomatillo Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by EmilyStrikesAgain

Categories     Spreads

Time 35m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb tomatillo, husks discarded
3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 large jalapeno peppers
1 yellow onion, quartered
1 lime, juice of
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 500°F
  • Place tomatillos, garlic, jalapenos and onion on an ungreased baking pan.
  • Cook, stirring once, until vegetables are charred,. about 15 minutes; set aside to cool.
  • Remove stems (but not seeds) from peppers; discard.
  • Peel garlic.
  • Transfer ingredients to a food processor; process until coarsely chopped.
  • Transfer to a medium bowl; stir in lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper until well-blended.
  • Salsa will keep, refrigerated, up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.6, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 786.3, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 17.8, Protein 4.6

SHRIMP KABOBS WITH TOMATILLO-AVOCADO SALSA RECIPE - (4.8/5)



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Provided by SippitySup

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 cup kosher salt
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 quart cool water
24 large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1/4 cup olive oil
3 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoon dry white wine
4 oz fresh tomatillos, husked, washed, and coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon serrano chile, seeded and coarsely chopped, or to taste
1 large ripe, creamy avocado, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, as needed
2 tablespoon cilantro, coarsely chopped
lemon slices as needed

Steps:

  • For the brine: Stir the kosher salt, brown sugar into 1-quart cool water until dissolved. Add the shrimp and refrigerate at least 15 minutes or up to one hour. For the marinade: Mix 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, flat leaf parsley, red pepper flakes, and dry white wine in a small bowl and set aside. Remove the shrimp from the brine. Wash and dry thoroughly. Toss them with the marinade, coat and marinate for 1-hour, covered in the refrigerator. For the salsa: In a food processor, combine the tomatillos, remaining teaspoon garlic, and serrano chile; pulse to finely chop. Add the avocado and green onion and pulse til just blended. The finished salsa should have some texture. Place the salsa in a small bowl and toss with the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Store, covered and refrigerated up to 2 hours. Toss with cilantro just before serving. To grill the shrimp: Light a charcoal fire. Drain the shrimp from the marinade. Place the 6 shrimp on a work surface in front of you alternating the shrimp left and right, tucking them into themselves, following their natural shape. Secure the shrimp with 2 skewers so that they grill evenly and turn over easily. Grill the shrimp over medium-hot coals until they are barely cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes total, turning halfway through. Grill the lemon slices until softened and well marked by the grill. Place the shrimp and lemon slices on plates and top with the salsa. Serve warm or at room temperature.

WW SPICY SHRIMP KEBABS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA



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This is out of the Weight Watcher "Take-Out-Tonight" cookbook. It was marked in my cookbook as make again by DH. It has only 2 points. Cooking time does not include marinating time.

Provided by teresas

Categories     Peppers

Time 31m

Yield 4 kebabs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 scallions, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
16 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and butterfiled
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, cut into 8 wedges
1 medium fresh tomatillo, chopped (remove papery husk and rinse before chopping)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • To marinate the shrimp and vegetables, combine the scallion, 1/4 cup of the cilantro, 2 tbls of the lime juice, garlic, chipotles, oil, oregano, sugar, and 1/4 tsp of the salt in a large zip-close plastic bag; add the shrimp, bell pepper, and onion wedges.
  • Squeeze out the air and seal the bag; turn to coat the shrimp and vegetables.
  • Refrigerate, turning the bag occasionally, about 20 minutes.
  • To make the salsa, combine the tomatillos, tomatoes, chopped onion, and the remaining 2 tbls cilantro, 2 tbls lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Spray the grill or broiler rack with nonstick spray; prepare the grill or preheat the broiler.
  • Remove the shrimp and vegetables from the marinade; discard the marinade.
  • Thread the shrimp, bell pepper and onion onto 4 (12 inch) metal skewers, alternating the ingredients.
  • Grill or broil the kebabs 5 inches from the heat until the vegetables are tender and the shrimp is just opaque in the center, about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Serve with the salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.9, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 37.1, Sodium 466.4, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 6

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp that is deveined and peeled.
  • If you don't have wooden skewers, you can use metal skewers or even toothpicks.
  • Be sure to soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
  • When grilling the shrimp, be careful not to overcook them. They should be cooked through, but still slightly pink in the center.
  • The tomatillo salsa is a great complement to the shrimp kebabs. It's also delicious served with tortilla chips or tacos.

Conclusion:

These spicy shrimp kebabs with tomatillo salsa are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for summer grilling. The shrimp are succulent and flavorful, and the tomatillo salsa is a refreshing and tangy accompaniment. This recipe is sure to be a hit at your next party or barbecue.

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