Salt, pepper, garlic, acid, and a bit of heat are all you need to punch up this easy shrimp skewer recipe. This recipe is from Gunpowder, an Indian restaurant in London.
Ingredients
4 servings
1
fresh red chile (such as Fresno), seeds removed, finely grated
3
garlic cloves, finely grated
1
tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
1
tablespoon fresh lime juice
2
tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grill
1
pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined
Kosher salt
Lime wedges and Kashmiri chili powder or paprika (for serving)
Special Equipment
Four 8-inch-long metal skewers or bamboo skewers soaked 30 minutes in water
Preparation
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Step 1
Whisk chile, garlic, pepper, lime juice, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat; season with salt. Thread shrimp onto sets of 2 skewers.
Step 2
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; clean grates well, then oil. Grill shrimp, turning once, until cooked through and lightly charred, about 5 minutes total. Serve with lime wedges dipped in chili powder.
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories (kcal) 190
Fat (g) 7
Saturated Fat (g) 1
Cholesterol (mg) 215
Carbohydrates (g) 3
Dietary Fiber (g) 1
Total Sugars (g) 1
Protein (g) 28
Sodium (mg) 130