Speared Shrimp Recipe

Name: Speared Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. unpeeled large fresh shrimp; 1/2 c. chili sauce; 1/4 c. olive oil; 2 Tbsp. dark corn syrup; 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 2 lemons, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

1
Peel and devein shrimp; set aside.
2
Position knife blade in food processor bowl.
3
Add chili sauce.
4
Add next several ingredients and process until smooth.
5
Set aside.
6
Loosely thread shrimp on 6 (12-inch) skewers.
7
Place kabobs in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
8
Spoon mixture over kabobs.
9
Cover; marinate in refrigerator 1 hour.
10
Remove kabobs from marinade.
11
Grill over hot coals 3 minutes on each side until shrimp turns pink.
12
To serve, squeeze lemon wedges over grilled shrimp.
13
6 servings.

387

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. unpeeled large fresh shrimp, 1/2 c. chili sauce, 1/4 c. olive oil, 2 Tbsp. dark corn syrup, and more.

Yes, Speared Shrimp 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Speared Shrimp

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Variations & substitutions

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