Description
Spicy Brazilian churrasco shrimp brings sizzling flavors from Rio’s street cuisine onto home grills. Marinated prawns deliver bold pepper and citrus notes that transport diners to South American culinary landscapes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ tsp ground red pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) chili sauce
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) lemon juice
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prep Work: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes or select metal skewers to prevent burning during grilling.
- Marinade Creation: Whisk olive oil, chili sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and ground red pepper into a vibrant flavor blend, setting aside 1/4 cup for basting.
- Marination Process: Immerse raw shrimp in the remaining marinade within a sealed bag, refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow deep flavor infusion.
- Grill Preparation: Ignite grill to medium-high heat between 350° and 400° F, creating an ideal cooking environment.
- Skewering and Grilling: Carefully arrange marinated shrimp on pre-soaked skewers, positioning them uniformly. Place skewers on hot grill, cooking 2-3 minutes per side while generously basting with reserved marinade until shrimp transform to a pink hue with subtle charred edges.
- Serving: Transfer immediately from grill to serving plate, ensuring maximum temperature and flavor intensity.
Notes
- Prevent Skewer Burning: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to avoid charring and potential flame flare-ups during grilling.
- Maximize Flavor Absorption: Marinate shrimp for exactly 20 minutes to ensure optimal taste penetration without making the seafood tough.
- Manage Grill Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat between 350-400°F for perfect shrimp texture and beautiful caramelization without overcooking.
- Basting Technique: Use reserved marinade sparingly during grilling to enhance flavor and create a delicious glaze without making the shrimp soggy.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 233
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg