Description
Enjoy these delicious Grilled Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers, featuring juicy jumbo shrimp grilled to perfection and coated in a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce. Perfect for summer barbecues or a flavorful appetizer, these skewers are quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors.
Ingredients
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Seafood
- 1 pound of thawed jumbo shrimp (about 30 shrimp)
Marinade and Coating
- 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
Sauce
- 1/3 cup light mayo
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons sriracha
Garnish
- Scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Soak skewers: Place wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. After soaking, remove from water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Preheat grill: Turn your grill to high heat and allow it to preheat thoroughly for a few minutes.
- Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth. Set aside.
- Skewer shrimp: Thread about 3 shrimp per skewer, leaving about an inch of space at each end to handle the skewers easily.
- Oil the shrimp: Brush each skewer of shrimp with canola or vegetable oil on both sides to avoid sticking during grilling.
- Grill shrimp: Place the skewers on the hot grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once, until the shrimp turn bright pink and are cooked through.
- Apply sauce and serve: Remove the skewers from the grill. Brush each skewer generously with the bang bang sauce, ensuring both sides are coated. Serve immediately garnished with sliced scallions and extra sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers is essential to prevent them from burning on the grill.
- For a smoky flavor, consider adding a dash of smoked paprika to the sauce.
- Adjust the level of sriracha to taste for spice: use less for milder flavor or more for extra heat.
- These skewers are best served immediately, but can be stored in the refrigerator for a few hours if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (about 3 shrimp)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
