Succulent Grilled Shrimp Kabobs
Summer is hands-down my favorite season. Here in the Twin Cities, it’s also the season that’s notoriously way too short. The breezy lake days of summer go by in a blink. I know, I know. I’ll try not to say it out loud.The best method I know to make summer last as long as possible is just to get out there and enjoy every bit of warmth there is. Thus, the shorts and flip-flops tan lines are quickly gained and who cares. I’ll take it if it means glorious sunshine.
How Long To Cook Shrimp
This Spicy Thai Grilled Shrimp is simply irresistible. The shrimp is absolutely succulent, tender, and grilled to perfection in just 60 seconds. Thai style shrimp kebabs boast a nice kick – take down the cayenne if you wish, but it’s ridiculously good the way it’s written. They’re sweet, tangy, and 100% worth every bite.
Key Ingredients
- Jumbo Shrimp – you’ll want the big ones, as they thread nicely and will shrink upon cooking.
- Salted Butter – salted butter provides caramelized flavor.
- Cayenne Pepper – this gives beautiful coloring, as well as a big of heat.
- Kosher Salt – there is a big difference between kosher salt vs. regular table salt.
- Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, sometimes labeled “for chicken” found in major grocery stores’ Asian aisle. Look for a a thick orange-red sauce with red pepper flakes.
- Limes – you’ll need fresh lime juice and lemon zest for a refreshing tangy flavor.
Key Tips For Success
- Shrimp is notorious for being easily overcooked. Though we provide suggested cook times, your actual cook time depends largely on the temperature of shrimp prior to cooking and the temperature of the grill.
- Remove shrimp from heat as soon as it turns opaque – raw shrimp is translucent, but gradually turns opaque as it cooks. Once the color change happens, take them off the grill.
- Always pat-dry shrimp with clean paper towels prior to cooking; excess moisture will affect the ability of seasoning to adhere to the shrimp.
What To Serve With Shrimp Kabobs
Because shrimp skewers cook in a flash, it’s an amazing option to include in your easy party menu. To make it even easier on yourself, you can prepare the shrimp and the sauce ahead of time; chill both until ready to fire up the grill.
Grilled Shrimp Kabobs (Skewers)
This Spicy Thai Grilled Shrimp is succulent, tender, and mouthwatering. The sauce is amazing. Be sure shrimp is cold when you put it on the grill, to avoid over cooking. It cooks super fast!Prep Time: 10minutes mins Cook Time: 1minute min Servings: 4 servings Author: Amy Dong
- 1 ½ lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, kept cold
- 4 TB salted butter, melted
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- kosher salt
- ½ cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce*
- 2 TB fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and thread shrimp onto four 12-inch skewers. Bamboo skewers must be pre-soaked in water first. Brush with 1 TB butter and season with cayenne and a pinch of salt on both sides. Keep chilled until grill is ready.
Heat Thai sweet chili sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat until bubbling. Off heat, whisk in remaining butter, lime juice, and lime zest. Cover and keep warm.
Grill shrimp over hot fire, about 30-60 seconds per side. Brush with glaze and serve immediately. shrimp skewers being brushed with butter
- 12” Bamboo Skewers
- Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
You can also use reusable skewers that don’t need to be presoaked.
Sometimes Thai Sweet Chili Sauce is labeled “for chicken” and can be found in major grocery stores’ Asian aisle. Look for a thick orange-red sauce with red pepper flakes in it.
See original article for ideas on what to serve shrimp kabobs with, including Coconut Rice.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 244mg | Sodium: 853mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 708IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 0.4mg
