Grilling Shrimp: Smart, Hot and Spicy

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Grilling Shrimp: Smart, Hot and Spicy
40 min.
12
48kcal

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Looking to spice up your next gathering? Try our Grilling Shrimp: Smart, Hot, and Spicy recipe that promises to be a hit at your table! Perfectly grilled shrimp, glazed with a tangy and sweet blend of lime juice and light brown sugar, create an irresistible harmony of flavors. The addition of Asian fish sauce and chili paste elevates this dish, bringing a delightful heat that will tantalize your taste buds.

This recipe is not only delicious but also accommodates a variety of dietary needs. With features like being gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, you can serve it to a crowd without worrying about common food sensitivities. Each serving contains just 48 calories, making it a guilt-free starter or snack that complements any meal.

In just 40 minutes, you can prepare a dish that serves up to 12 people, making it ideal for all kinds of gatherings—from casual get-togethers to special occasions. The grilled shrimp, beautifully presented on skewers, not only look appetizing but are also easy to grab and enjoy, enhancing the social experience of dining. So fire up your grill and get ready to impress your guests with this vibrant, flavorful dish that is both healthy and satisfying!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon asian fish sauce 
  • tablespoon canola oil (for oiling the grates)
  • tablespoon asian chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light packed ()
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoon lime zest 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • grill
  • skewers
  • wooden skewers

Directions

  1. Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent charring.Meanwhile, make the sauce: Bring sugar and lime juice to a simmer in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
  2. Heat grill to high.
  3. Brush grates with oil. Thread 3 shrimp onto each skewer; season with salt. Divide sauce in half; reserve half for serving. Grill shrimp for 1 minute; brush with sauce. Flip, and grill for 1 minute more; brush with sauce again. Flip, and grill, brushing occasionally with sauce, until opaque, 1 to 3 minutes more.
  4. Serve with reserved sauce.Like this:Like Loading...

Nutrition Facts

Calories48kcal
Protein1.13%
Fat20.88%
Carbs77.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.67
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.50478261223306%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.11mg
Hesperetin
0.52mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:48.37kcal
2.42%
Fat:1.17g
1.81%
Saturated Fat:0.09g
0.54%
Carbohydrates:9.87g
3.29%
Net Carbohydrates:9.84g
3.58%
Sugar:9.15g
10.17%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:120.69mg
5.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.14g
0.29%
Vitamin C:1.78mg
2.16%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.46%
Magnesium:4.02mg
1.01%
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