BBQ Grilled Shrimp Skewers
This grilled shrimp recipe is the perfect appetizer to kick start your barbecue. Spicy and sweet, it'll have your guests coming back for more every time!
Servings: 4
Calories: 341kcal
Equipment
- Blender
- Wood/Metal Skewers
Ingredients
- 2 lbs shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 oz red chilies
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
For the rub:
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- ½ tbsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine all rub ingredients thoroughly in a small bowl. Once combined, set to one side.
- Place all other ingredients except the shrimp in a blender or food processor. Pulse several times until you achieve a textured paste.
- Put the shrimp in a large bowl and add the chili-garlic paste. Cover with film and transfer to refrigerator. Allow to marinate for at least an hour prior to grilling.
- Heat up grill to 450°F/230°C.
- While grill heats up, remove shrimp from refrigerator and assemble onto skewers.
- Apply generous amount of paprika rub across all surfaces of the shrimp skewers. Transfer to grill and cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until shrimp is firm to touch and pink in color.
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 365mg | Sodium: 2022mg | Potassium: 790mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1136IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 2mg