Sweet-Heat Shrimp and Chouriço Skewers
Sweet-Heat Shrimp and Chouriço Skewers pair juicy shrimp with smoky Portuguese sausage, lacquered in a glossy chili-soy glaze that caramelizes on the grill. Each bite balances gentle sweetness, garlicky warmth, and a kick of heat, making it perfect for summer cookouts or game-day platters. Serve hot off the grill for a bold, crowd-pleasing appetizer or light dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sweet-Heat Shrimp and Chouriço Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 16
- Heart Health
- 17
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix Thai chili sauce, soy sauce, the garlic, black pepper, and chili-garlic sauce in a large glass or ceramic bowl; add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours to overnight.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Meanwhile, take the shrimp out of the marinade and shake off the excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Thread 5 shrimp and 2 sausage pieces onto each skewer.
- 4
Grill the kabobs on the preheated grill until the shrimp are bright pink and slightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Calories 622.85 kcal High 31%
- Protein 61.48 g Good Source 123%
- Carbohydrate 47.0 g 17%
- Total Fat 17.35 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 4.91 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 515.08 mg High 172%
- Sodium 2436.65 mg High 106%
- Dietary Fiber 1.57 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 12.3 g --
- Added Sugars 12.24 g High 24%
- Calcium 350.99 mg Good Source 27%
- Iron 0.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 236.79 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 43.92 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 27.63 mg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Sweet Heat Shrimp and Chouriço Skewers is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Garlic, Medium Shrimp, and Portuguese Sausage. Each serving provides about 622.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sweet-Heat Shrimp and Chouriço Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Garlic, Medium Shrimp, Portuguese Sausage, Shrimp Skewers. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sweet-Heat Shrimp and Chouriço Skewers?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 622.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sweet-Heat Shrimp and Chouriço Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Sweet-Heat Shrimp and Chouriço Skewers healthy?
- Sweet-Heat Shrimp and Chouriço Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 622.85 calories and 61.48 g of protein, or 123% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2436.65 mg (106% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.91 g (25% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 12.24 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Soy, Gluten 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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