Sweet Chili Lime Shrimp Skewers
It's pretty hard to go wrong with Alaska spot prawns. In fact, the only thing you have to worry about is overcooking them. This simple preparation is very versatile and complements the natural sweetness of the shrimp. These sweet chili lime shrimp are great as a side or as a main dish. They also go great as a protein on your favorite salad, either chilled or hot (yes, I said hot; give it a try).
Ingredients
2 pounds shelled raw shrimp
2 cups sweet chili thai sauce
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
5 to 8 bamboo skewers
Directions
In a large bowl, mix Old Bay seasoning with the sweet chili sauce. Add shrimp and coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 or up to 24 hours.
Thirty minutes prior to barbecuing the shrimp, cover the wooden skewers with water to soak (this will prevent them from burning while on the grill). At this time, add the lime juice to the shrimp, and mix well. Preheat your grill to high heat.
Skewer all the shrimp by pushing one end of the skewer through the thick end of the shrimp and folding over the narrow end of the shrimp to form a “C.”
Once the grill is hot, lay the skewered shrimp on grill. Sear on one side for approximately 1 1/2 minutes. Flip the shrimp and grill the other side for about 1 minute. Remove from grill and enjoy!
These grilled shrimp are excellent with a grilled steak and veggie skewers, or chilled and chopped on a garden salad.