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; ½ teaspoon white peppercorns, crushed; 8 whole cardamom pods, crushed; 6 whole cloves; 1 bay leaf; 1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks, broken; 2 tablespoons black tea leaves (such as Darjeeling); 1 cup ice cube; 32 peeled and deveined large shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds); 2 large peeled ripe mangoes, each cut into 8 (2-inch); cooking spray; ½ cup sliced green onion; 8 indian flat bread (naan)

Servings: persons

3 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger
½ teaspoon white peppercorns, crushed
8 whole cardamom pods, crushed
6 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks, broken
2 tablespoons black tea leaves (such as Darjeeling)
1 cup ice cube
32 peeled and deveined large shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 large peeled ripe mangoes, each cut into 8 (2-inch)
cooking spray
½ cup sliced green onion
8 indian flat bread (naan)

1
Combine first 9 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
2
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
3
Stir in tea leaves; simmer 2 minutes.
4
Strain mixture through a sieve into a large bowl; discard solids.
5
Stir in ice; chill.
6
Add shrimp to water mixture; chill 20 minutes.
7
Prepare grill.
8
Remove the shrimp from bowl; discard liquid.
9
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
10
Thread 4 shrimp and 2 mango pieces alternately onto each of 8 (12-inch) skewers.
11
Place the skewers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray.
12
Grill for 2 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are done.
13
Sprinkle with sliced green onions.
14
Serve with flatbread.

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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