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Spicy Shrimp Skewers

Spicy Shrimp Skewers are a seafood main course with lemon juice, parsley and Tabasco, cooked on the grill or in a skillet.
Recipe Spicy Shrimp Skewers
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Cooking 10 minutes
  • Servings for 4 people

If you want to surprise your guests with a bold, flavorful dish, spicy shrimp skewers are the perfect choice. Ideal as a seafood appetizer or as a main course for dinner on the terrace, these skewers capture the best of spicy cooking in a simple recipe that is ready in minutes. The fresh taste of marinated shrimp meets the lively kick of chili pepper and the freshness of lemon juice, while parsley and a drop of Tabasco round out this medley of aromas, making every bite wonderfully fragrant.

You can choose to cook your shrimp skewers in a skillet for a quick, easy version, or give in to the charm of grilled skewers, perfect for a seafood barbecue with friends. Either way, you will get a light, inviting summer seafood recipe, ideal for warm evenings. The shrimp stay tender and juicy, releasing the unmistakable taste of the spicy marinade with every bite, and they will win over everyone, even those who think they don’t like chili shrimp recipes.

Among the tastiest variations, we also suggest trying Lime and Bacon Shrimp or Shrimp and Zucchini Skewers to discover new flavor pairings. If you love crunchy combinations, treat yourself to Kataifi-Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp or Pancetta-Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp. Fans of Grilled Shrimp Skewers will always find new ways to bring the taste of the sea to the table, making every occasion special and out of the ordinary.

Ingredients for 4 people

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Method

  1. To make the Spicy Shrimp Skewers, start by cleaning the shrimp: first remove the head, pulling gently until it comes off, then use kitchen shears to cut the shell down the middle along the meaty part and remove it, leaving only the tail.
    Spicy Shrimp Skewers, step 1: removing the head and shell from the jumbo shrimp
  2. Rinse the shrimp under running water, pat them dry and place them in a bowl with the lemon juice, the parsley and a pinch of salt. Add a few drops of Tabasco as well, to reach the level of heat you like. Stir, cover with plastic wrap and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
    Spicy Shrimp Skewers, step 2: shrimp marinating with lemon juice, parsley and Tabasco
  3. After half an hour, take the shrimp and thread four onto each skewer. Season them with a grinding of pepper and grill them on a very hot grill pan or on the barbecue, two minutes per side. Serve them hot, finishing with a squeeze of lemon juice if you like. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

Shrimp Skewers are also excellent flavored with paprika or curry powder. In that case, try marinating them in coconut milk and serving them with white basmati rice.

Tips

If you don’t like cleaning seafood but don’t want to give up Spicy Shrimp Skewers, ask your fishmonger to do it for you, or buy the shrimp already cleaned, even frozen.

Storage

Shrimp Skewers keep well covered in the fridge for a couple of days.

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