Spicy Shrimp and Date Skewers
- Total Time
- 15 minutes, plus 2 hours' refrigeration
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Ingredients
- 1tablespoon ground cumin
- ¼teaspoon cayenne
- ¼cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼cup olive oil
- 36large shrimps, peeled and deveined
- 18pitted dates, halved crosswise
- 18strips bacon, halved crosswise
Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)
328 calories; 21 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 10 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 28 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 24 grams sugars; 10 grams protein; 447 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Place the cumin and cayenne in a skillet over low heat and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Place in a large bowl and whisk in lemon juice and oil. Add the shrimps and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Step 2
Place 1 piece of date in the curve of 1 piece of shrimp, wrap a piece of bacon around the shrimp and skewer with a toothpick. Repeat.
- Step 3
Preheat the broiler. Broil until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 1½ minutes per side. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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