What is the best way to eat shrimp skewers?

The safest way to eat a shrimp skewer is to slide the shrimp off onto a plate. Using a fork or tongs, carefully slide each piece off the skewer. Do not eat directly from the skewer.

What kind of skewers are best? Metal skewers or bamboo skewers?

We like metal skewers because they do not burn on the grill. If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in warm water first for 15 minutes so they do not burn on the grill.

How long should I marinate the shrimp?

We recommend marinating the shrimp for 5 to 15 minutes in the refrigerator. Do not marinate for longer than 30 minutes, as lime juice will begin to cook the shrimp.

Can I use frozen shrimp for shrimp skewers?

While we recommend fresh shrimp for this recipe, you can use frozen shrimp. Buy the large size and thaw according to package directions before grilling.

Grilled Shrimp Skewers (Shrimp Kabobs)

Name: Shrimp Skewers recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on; 1 stick salted butter; 1 lime; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp brown sugar; 1 tsp sea salt; 1 tsp white pepper; 1/4 C chopped cilantro

Ingredients

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2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
1 stick salted butter
1 lime
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp white pepper
1/4 C chopped cilantro

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Instructions

If using wooden skewers, soak in them in warm water for at least 15 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.
Towel dry the shrimp. Then skewer the shrimp by skewering them in 2 places as this helps keep the shrimp in place while grilling.
Lay the skewers on a sheet pan that has sides, in a single layer.
Zest the lime and set aside with the cilantro
In a small sauce pan, melt the butter and combine the salt, pepper, cumin, red pepper and brown sugar as well as the juice from the lime.
Using a pastry brush, brush the skewers with the mixture and refrigerate for 5 minutes.
Heat grill to 350°F.
Now add the lime zest and cilantro to the butter mixture.
Place shrimp on grill and brush with more butter and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, brushing with butter often.
Remove from grill and brush remaining butter until gone.
Enjoy.

Notes

If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak in them in warm water for at least 15 minutes to prevent them from burning on the grill.

Author: Superman Cooks
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: entrée
Method: grilling

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 skewer
Calories: 325
Sugar: 0.8 g
Sodium: 827.8 mg
Fat: 19.4 g
Carbohydrates: 2.1 g
Protein: 36.9 g
Cholesterol: 340.5 mg