Fiery Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Fiery Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers bring a punch of chile heat balanced by nutty sesame, fruity olive oil, and a bright squeeze of lemon. Each bite is juicy and smoky from the grill, with garlic and parsley adding fresh, savory depth. Ideal for a summer cookout, game-day appetizer, or a quick weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook4 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fiery Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sesame oil, parsley, hot sauce, minced garlic, ketchup, chile sauce, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Reserve about 1/3 of the marinade for basting during grilling.
- 2
Put the shrimp into a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in the remaining marinade and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard the marinade.
- 4
Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill the shrimp for 2 minutes per side until opaque, basting often with the reserved marinade.
- Calories 454.41 kcal High 23%
- Protein 54.05 g Good Source 108%
- Carbohydrate 5.07 g 2%
- Total Fat 24.35 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 3.02 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 445.99 mg High 149%
- Sodium 1242.83 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 1.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.9 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 242.14 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 0.33 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 532.8 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 18.22 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 4.78 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Sesame
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Fiery Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 44 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chili Paste, Fresh Parsley, and Hot Sauce. Each serving provides about 454.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fiery Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chili Paste, Fresh Parsley, Hot Sauce, Ketchup. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fiery Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers?
- About 44 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 4 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 454.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fiery Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Fiery Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers healthy?
- Fiery Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 454.41 calories and 54.05 g of protein, or 108% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1242.83 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.02 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Sesame, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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