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Zesty shrimp skewers

5

  • Prep Time20 min
  • Total Time30 min
  • Makes4 Servings
By Chatelaine
Zesty shrimp skewers
Chatelaine Triple Tested

Ingredients

  • 8 wooden skewers

  • 450-g pkg frozen raw shrimp, thawed and peeled

  • 8 shallots, peeled, halved crosswise

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 1 tbsp lime zest

  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Soak skewers in warm water for 20 min.

  • Preheat barbecue to medium. Pat shrimp dry. Combine shrimp with shallots, oil, lime zest and salt in a medium bowl. Thread onto skewers, alternating shrimp and shallots.

  • Oil grill, then barbecue skewers, with lid open, until shrimp are pink and firm, 2 to 3 min per side. Serve with Thai mango salad.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 163, Protein 23g, Carbohydrates 4g, Fat 5g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 241mg.

Wine Pairings

Zesty shrimp skewers

SHRIMP SKEWERS Pair it with: A fruity New World white. Sémillon sauvignon blancs, an Australian specialty, are the go-to wines for the region's Pacific Rim cuisine. The fruit character is fresh and vibrant, a great match with the exotic mango and shrimp. Our pick: 2010 Devil's Lair Fifth Leg Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Australia, $16.

Side Dish: Thai mango salad

Click here for full recipe.

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