Zippy Shrimp Skewers

Name: Zippy Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 5 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These flavorful skewers deliver a mouthwatering kick with minimal effort. Fix them for your next party and watch them disappear. —Jalayne Luckett, Marion, Illinois

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

In a large shallow dish, combine the first 7 ingredients; add shrimp. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto 6 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, on a lightly oiled rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts

1 skewer: 57 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat.

These flavorful skewers deliver a mouthwatering kick with minimal effort. Fix them for your next party and watch them disappear. —Jalayne Luckett, Marion, Illinois

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