Spicy Grilled Shrimp

By melanieroe

Prep: 15 minutes
Marinate: 1 hour
Grill: 7 minutes


Nutrition Facts

Calories 430, Total Fat (g) 7, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Monounsaturated Fat (g) 3, Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 2, Cholesterol (mg) 259, Sodium (mg) 357,
Carbohydrate (g) 55, Total Sugar (g) 29, Fiber (g) 1, Protein (g) 37, Vitamin A (DV%) 0, Vitamin C (DV%) 8,
Calcium (DV%) 11, Iron (DV%) 30,
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lb. fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined extra-large shrimp
• 1/4 cup orange marmalade
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 to 3 tsp. Cajun seasoning
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cups hot cooked rice
• Side: corn on the cob

Preparation

Step 1

1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 1 hour. Rinse shrimp; pat dry. For sauce, in a small saucepan stir together marmalade, honey, and 1/2 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning; set aside.

2. Place shrimp in a self-sealing plastic bag set in a shallow bowl. For marinade, in a small bowl combine oil and remaining Cajun seasoning. Pour marinade over shrimp. Seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour, turning bag occasionally.

3. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. Thread shrimp onto skewers. For a charcoal grill, place skewers on the greased rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 7 to 9 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, turning once halfway through grilling. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place skewers on greased grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as above.)

4. Stir marmalade sauce over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until melted. Serve shrimp on skewers with sauce drizzled over. Serve with hot cooked rice.