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How To Make Agave Cilantro Shrimp Skewers

Agave Cilantro Shrimp Skewers

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Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
These Agave Cilantro Shrimp Skewers are a quick and healthy dinner recipe. They are packed with fresh flavor and cook in 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails left on
  • 1 tbsp canola oil

MARINADE

  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp agave syrup
  • 3 Tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

DIPPING SAUCE

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp agave
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. Add shrimp and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Place skewers in a shallow baking dish filled with cold water. Soak for 15 minutes.
  • Add shrimp to skewers, approximately 4-6 shrimp per skewer.
  • Heat grill or grill pan over high heat. Once hot, grill shrimp skewers for approximately 5 minutes on each side. Remove from grill once pink and opaque. Add to serving platter and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Notes

  • If using wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water for 30 mins, to avoid them burning when grilled.
  • Go with peeled and deveined shrimp, to make life easier - less fuss!
  • Be care when skewering the shrimp that you don't skewer your hands, take it slow!
  • Skewers usually take about 4-6 shrimp.
  • Use a preheated grill.
  • Add some chili flakes to the dipping sauce for a spicy kick!
  • You can use an outdoor grill, grill pan, or broiler to make these delicious Shrimp Skewers.
  • Keeping the tail on the shrimp makes for a nicer presentation but is not essential, you can remove them.
  • Sprinkle the cooked shrimp with cilantro, and serve with the spicy dipping sauce.
  • Agave Cilantro Shrimp Skewers can be served as an appetizer or a dinner recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 43.6g | Fat: 7.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 324mg | Sodium: 1318mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1.1g
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