Texas Barbecued Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Name: Texas Barbecued Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup vegetable oil or ¼ cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaf, plus more; cilantro leaf, for garnish; 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon light brown sugar or 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 lime, juice of; 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled; Mexican rice

Servings: persons

¼ cup vegetable oil or ¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaf, plus more
cilantro leaf, for garnish
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon light brown sugar or 1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lime, juice of
2 lbs large shrimp, peeled
Mexican rice

1
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the shrimp and the relish; mix well to combine.
2
Add the shrimp to the seasoning paste, and toss to thoroughly coat with the seasoning mixture.
3
Let the shrimp sit in the seasoning mixture while you prepare the grill.
4
Prepare a grill and thread the shrimp onto 4 or 6 metal skewers (depending on their size)*.
5
Place shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and are lightly charred on both sides.
6
Do not overcook!
7
Serve with rice in a flour tortilla.

389

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* 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: ¼ cup vegetable oil or ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaf, plus more, and more.

Yes, Texas Barbecued 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.

Texas Barbecued Shrimp Skewers

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