Description
These Grilled Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers offer a perfect blend of smoky, spicy, and creamy flavors. Juicy grilled shrimp are coated in a tangy and spicy sauce, making them an ideal appetizer or main dish for a quick summer cookout or dinner.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Skewers
- 1 pound of thawed jumbo shrimp (about 30 shrimp)
- 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
- Medium wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Sauce
- 1/3 cup light mayo
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
Garnish
- Scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Soak skewers: Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling. After soaking, remove and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Preheat grill: Preheat the grill to high heat to ensure a hot cooking surface for searing the shrimp.
- Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the light mayo, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth. Set aside for later.
- Skewer shrimp: Thread about 3 shrimp per skewer, leaving approximately an inch of space at each end for handling.
- Oil shrimp: Brush both sides of the shrimp with canola or vegetable oil to prevent sticking and promote even grilling.
- Grill shrimp: Place skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once, until the shrimp are bright pink and opaque.
- Remove and sauce: Carefully remove the skewers from the grill. Brush each skewer generously with the bang bang sauce, covering both sides.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp immediately, garnished with chopped scallions and extra sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to soak the wooden skewers beforehand to prevent them from burning on the grill.
- You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or less sriracha in the sauce.
- These skewers are best served immediately while hot and juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (about 3-4 shrimp)
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
