Sweet & Spicy Mexican Style Grilled Shrimp Skewers
30 Minutes Prep
1 Hour 30 Minutes Total
4 Servings
520 Calories per Serving
Ingredient List
Shrimp Skewers
- 3 tablespoons from 1 jar Mezco™ Sweet & Spicy Spice Blend
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 24 uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp (about 1 lb)
- 8 bamboo skewers (5 or 6 inch)
Rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
Preparation
- In large bowl, stir together spice blend, vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add shrimp; toss to evenly coat with spice mixture. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours to marinate.
- Meanwhile, soak skewers in water at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 1/2 cups water to boiling. Add rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover, and reduce heat to simmering. Cook 16 to 18 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is just tender. Gently stir cilantro, lime juice and olive oil into cooked rice; fluff with fork.
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. Thread 3 shrimp on each skewer, leaving 1/4-inch space between each shrimp.
- Place shrimp on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are pink. Serve warm over cilantro-lime rice with lime wedges.
Tips
- Skip the rice and serve these flavorful grilled shrimp as an appetizer for your next dinner party.
- Look carefully at the sizing on the bag of shrimp. Medium shrimp should be 31 to 35 per pound. Not all manufacturers label shrimp the same, but most will tell you how many shrimp per pound.
- If you can’t find 6-inch bamboo skewers, use heavy-duty scissors to snip the skewers to the desired length.
- Save yourself some time, and purchase shrimp already peeled and deveined.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)
Total Fat 14g 22%, Saturated Fat 2 1/2g 11%, Cholesterol 155mg 52%, Sodium 690mg 29%, Potassium 320mg 9%, Total Carbohydrate 72g 24%, Dietary Fiber 1g 5%, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 10%, Iron 15%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 10%, Thiamin 25%, Riboflavin 4%, Niacin 25%, Vitamin B6 20%, Folic Acid 20%, Vitamin B12 20%, Pantothenic Acid 15%, Phosphorus 30%, Magnesium 15%, Zinc 15%, Selenium 80%, Copper 25%, Manganese 50%
Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)
Calories 520, Calories from Fat 130, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat 6g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 25g, Beta-Carotene 2%, Omega-3 1g, Carbohydrate Choice 5, Starch 1, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 4, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 3, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 2 1/2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 3oz-eq, Meat & Beans 3oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 3tsp
