Sweet and smoky shrimp skewers

Name: Sweet and smoky shrimp skewers
Total time: 900 s
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 20 large shrimp, peeled, deveined; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 1/2 tbsp. smoked paprika; 1 tbsp. dark brown sugar; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. onion powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 3 tbsp. honey or maple syrup; 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp. butter, melted

Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

Canada

A quick and tasty dinner that's ideal for hectic weeknights, backyard cookouts, or summer get-togethers are these sweet and smoky shrimp skewers.
Some meals don't need hours in the kitchen to feel special. These sweet and smoky shrimp skewers are a perfect example. With their smoky seasoning and touch of sweetness, they bring restaurant-style flavour to the table in just minutes.
The shrimp have a strong flavour and are simple to cook because they have already been marinated in a mixture of smoky spices and delicate sweetness. As they cook, the marinade caramelizes slightly, creating a delicious balance of smoky, savory, and sweet flavors. A squeeze of fresh lemon just before serving brightens everything up beautifully.
They go well with rice, grilled veggies, fresh salads, or warm garlic butter naan because they are juicy, soft, and slightly scorched.
Fast, flavourful, and fuss-free, these shrimp skewers prove that great food doesn't have to be complicated.
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Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

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Ingredients

15minutes

2 servings

20large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 tbsp.olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp.smoked paprika
1 tbsp.dark brown sugar
1 tsp.garlic powder
1/2 tsp.onion powder
1/2 tsp.salt
1/4 tsp.cayenne pepper
3 tbsp.honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp.apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp.butter, melted

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Steps

15minutes

1

Pat the shrimp dry.
2

Thread the shrimps on to skewers, piercing through both the thickest part and the tail to secure.
3

Whisk together in a small bowl smoked paprika, dark brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
4

Drizzle the skewers with olive oil and then coat them with the prepared rub/marinade in Step 3 on both sides.
5

Heat a grill pan and grease the grates with oil.
6

Grill the skewers undisturbed for 3 minutes until the edges turn pink and a slight char forms.
7

Mix in a bowl to prepare a glaze by mixing honey or maple syrup, apple cider vinegar and butter. Brush top side of the shrimp with the glaze.
8

Flip the skewers and cook for another 3 minutes. Brush top side of the shrimp with the glaze. Remove.
9

Garnish with sprinkle of feta, cilantro and lemon juice and serve mint chutney.