Firecracker Shrimp Skewers: 21 Minute Spicy Summer Kick
Spicy grilled shrimp skewers with a fiery kick, perfect for summer parties. These ‘firecracker’ shrimp offer an explosion of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto the soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more sriracha or red pepper flakes.
- You can also broil these shrimp skewers in the oven.
- Serve with a cooling dip like a cucumber yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg