Bangin' Grilled Shrimp Skewers
These Bang Bang Grilled Shrimp Skewers are the bomb! The spicy, salty, sweet combination of the creamy chili sauce is what makes them so good. An easy lunch or appetizer.
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 2.5 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon scallions chopped fine
- 1.5 tablespoon Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Sriracha or to taste
Shrimp and Skewers
- 40 large shrimp shelled and deveined (12.8 oz raw shrimp, weight after peeled)
- fresh cracked pepper
- oil spray
- wooden skewers soaked in water for at least 20 minutes
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Combine the mayonnaise, scallions, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Soak wooden skewers in water at least 20 minutes (or use metal ones to avoid this step).
- Season shrimp lightly with pepper.
- Place 5 shrimp on each skewer.
- Heat a clean, lightly oiled grill to medium heat. When the grill is hot, add the shrimp skewers, being careful not to burn the skewers.
- Grill on both sides for about 6-8 minutes total cooking time, or until the shrimp is opaque and cooked through.
- Set shrimp aside on a platter and quickly brush sauce onto the shrimp. Serve immediately.
Notes
These skewers are perfect as an appetizer or a light lunch. They pair well with a side of jasmine rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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