Chili-Lime Shrimp Skewers
Chili-Lime Shrimp Skewers
Look for 4-inch decorative wooden or plastic food skewers at craft or specialty food stores to serve this flavorful shrimp appetizer.
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30 min
Prep Time
35 min
Total Time
10
servings Ingredients
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
18 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 (26-30 count) pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
12 teaspoon salt
1 medium cucumber, cut lengthwise into 4 pieces, seeded, cubed into 1-inch pieces
How to make
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STEP 1
Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add lime juice, garlic, chili powder and cayenne; stir to combine. Add shrimp; cook 1-2 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
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STEP 2
Remove from heat; stir in cilantro, lime zest and salt.
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STEP 3
Thread 2 shrimp and 1 piece cucumber alternately onto each skewer. Place onto serving platter. Drizzle remaining sauce in pan over skewers. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tip #1
- Peel cucumber, if desired, or peel partially to leave cucumber more colorful.
Tip #2
- If you like it extra spicy, add a dash more ground red pepper!
160 Calories
6 Fat (g)
250 Cholesterol (mg)
1690 Sodium (mg)
2 Carbohydrates (g)
1 Dietary Fiber
21 Protein (g)
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