Chai-Brined Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Name: Chai-Brined Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns, crushed; 8 whole cardamom pods, crushed; 6 whole cloves; 1 bay leaf; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, broken; 2 tablespoons black tea leaves (such as Darjeeling); 1 cup ice cubes; 32 peeled and deveined large shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds); 2 large peeled ripe mangoes, each cut into 8 (2-inch) pieces; Cooking spray; 1/2 cup sliced green onions; 8 Indian flatbreads (naan)

Servings: persons

3 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns, crushed
8 whole cardamom pods, crushed
6 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, broken
2 tablespoons black tea leaves (such as Darjeeling)
1 cup ice cubes
32 peeled and deveined large shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 large peeled ripe mangoes, each cut into 8 (2-inch) pieces
Cooking spray
1/2 cup sliced green onions
8 Indian flatbreads (naan)

1
Combine first 9 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in tea leaves; simmer 2 minutes. Strain mixture through a sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Stir in ice; chill.
2
Add shrimp to water mixture; chill 20 minutes.
3
Prepare grill.
4
Remove the shrimp from bowl; discard liquid. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Thread 4 shrimp and 2 mango pieces alternately onto each of 8 (12-inch) skewers.
5
Place the skewers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill for 2 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are done. Sprinkle with sliced green onions. Serve with flatbread.
6
Note: As pictured on the cover, you can use smaller skewers. Simply thread two shrimp alternately with two mango chunks, and serve guests two skewers each. You'll need to purchase an extra mango (which minimally increases the calories per serving) if you opt for this presentation.

931

kcal

Calories

Carbs

194

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Chai-Brined Shrimp Skewers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chai-Brined Shrimp Skewers

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