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Sweet and Spicy Shrimp

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Tasty Kitchen Blog: Sweet and Spicy Shrimp. Guest post by Dara Michalski of Cookin' Canuck, recipe submitted by Colleen of Souffle Bombay.

 
When it comes to grilling, I follow pretty closely the motto of the U.S. Postal Service: “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night…” Well, okay, I actually draw the line at snow, but strap a headlamp on my head (yeah, it’s a really good look) or hold an umbrella over me as the rain pelts down, and I’ll happily grill up a juicy burger or a quick appetizer like these sweet and spicy shrimp. The summer may be coming to a close, but I will grill on until I see that first piece of white stuff falling from the sky.

This savory and sweet recipe from Tasty Kitchen member soufflebombay couldn’t be any easier. Simply whisk together the sauce ingredients, give them a quick turn in the microwave, baste and skewer the shrimp and toss them on the grill for a few minutes. Serve the shrimp as an appetizer, along with the dipping sauce, or pile them on top of a plate of steaming rice with a side of stir-fried vegetables for an easy weeknight meal.

Now, let’s get cooking.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Sweet and Spicy Shrimp. Guest post by Dara Michalski of Cookin' Canuck, recipe submitted by Colleen of Souffle Bombay.

Here’s everything you’re going to need for this recipe: shrimp, orange marmalade, molasses, fresh lime juice, honey, garlic and cayenne pepper. Even though the recipe didn’t call for it, I added a dash of salt for a little more “savory.”

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Sweet and Spicy Shrimp. Guest post by Dara Michalski of Cookin' Canuck, recipe submitted by Colleen of Souffle Bombay.

If you’re using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in warm water for about 30 minutes before threading on the shrimp. Otherwise, those babies will go up in flames once them hit the grill.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Sweet and Spicy Shrimp. Guest post by Dara Michalski of Cookin' Canuck, recipe submitted by Colleen of Souffle Bombay.

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the molasses, orange marmalade …

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Sweet and Spicy Shrimp. Guest post by Dara Michalski of Cookin' Canuck, recipe submitted by Colleen of Souffle Bombay.

Fresh lime juice, minced garlic (oh yeah, that’s always a good thing) …

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Sweet and Spicy Shrimp. Guest post by Dara Michalski of Cookin' Canuck, recipe submitted by Colleen of Souffle Bombay.

And cayenne pepper. Colleen suggests you start with 1 teaspoon cayenne, taste the sauce, then add more cayenne if you’re into heat.

I also added a pinch of salt.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Sweet and Spicy Shrimp. Guest post by Dara Michalski of Cookin' Canuck, recipe submitted by Colleen of Souffle Bombay.

Whisk it all together until well combined. Heat the sauce in the microwave for about 45 seconds. Divide the sauce into two bowls, one for basting the shrimp and one for dipping the shrimp in later. That’s it for the sauce!

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Sweet and Spicy Shrimp. Guest post by Dara Michalski of Cookin' Canuck, recipe submitted by Colleen of Souffle Bombay.

Pull the skewers out of the water and thread the shrimp onto the skewers. Sometimes, those little suckers will just twirl around the skewers, making it difficult to flip them on the grill. To combat this problem, use two skewers instead of one.

The recipe calls for pulling off the tails, but I left them so I could use the tail for picking up the shrimp when I was dipping them into the leftover sauce.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Sweet and Spicy Shrimp. Guest post by Dara Michalski of Cookin' Canuck, recipe submitted by Colleen of Souffle Bombay.

Use half of the sauce to baste the shrimp on both sides.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Sweet and Spicy Shrimp. Guest post by Dara Michalski of Cookin' Canuck, recipe submitted by Colleen of Souffle Bombay.

Place the shrimp on the grill and sear until just cooked through. The recipe calls for 2-3 minutes for side, but my grill was feeling pretty fiery, so it only took 1-2 minutes per side. Just watch them closely so they don’t overcook.

Heat the second half of the sauce in the microwave and serve it with the shrimp skewers.

 
 
 
Tasty Kitchen Blog: Sweet and Spicy Shrimp. Guest post by Dara Michalski of Cookin' Canuck, recipe submitted by Colleen of Souffle Bombay.

Oh, so good!

Thanks so much to Colleen for this recipe. Be sure to check out Colleen’s blog, Souffle Bombay. It’s full of recipes family-friendly sweet and savory recipes. The zucchini parmesan cakes and banana cupcakes with vanilla frosting caught my eye and have been on my mind ever since!

 
 

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Sweet and Spicy Shrimp

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An easy summer crowd pleaser that hits the spot!

Ingredients

  • 6 Tablespoons Molasses
  • 6 Tablespoons Orange Marmalade
  • 6 Tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Honey
  • 1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Red Pepper Or Cayenne Pepper (start With 1 Teaspoon And Work Your Way Up According To Your Taste)
  • 2 pounds Large Or Extra Large Raw Shrimp, Shell And Tails Removed

Preparation Instructions

Note: If you are big into dipping shrimp in sauce, make extra sauce—increase the recipe by 50% and dip away!

Combine all ingredients except the shrimp in a microwave safe bowl, stir until fully incorporated. Cover with a plate and heat for 40 seconds or up to a minute, depending on your microwave. Stir well, taste and adjust spiciness to your liking.

Split the sauce into 2 small bowls. One for the grill and one for dipping (you may want to reheat the dipping sauce when serving).

Skewer the shrimp, brush with some of the sauce, then grill over medium-high heat, continuing to baste the shrimp with the sauce until cooked. Depending on the size of shrimp you use, you’ll cook for about 2-3 minutes per side. Watch for flare ups—the honey and molasses will excite your grill!

Serve with the remaining sauce. You can serve as an appetizer or over white rice for an entree.

Enjoy!

 
 
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Dara Michalski is a doll and a sweetheart who clearly knows her way around the kitchen. She blogs at Cookin’ Canuck, where she shares her flavor-packed recipes and fun, engaging writing. The photography’s pretty incredible, too.

 

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Sarah on 9.20.2012

I used peach jam instead of orange marm because that is what I had – it was wonderful!

Nana Phyllis on 9.4.2012

I made half a recipe last night and it was GREAT! Really enjoyed the flavors.

Sandra on 9.4.2012

This was by far the best grilled shrimp I’ve ever made. Everyone loved it…

Janine K. in OR on 9.3.2012

I am soooooooooo making this tonight for dinner!

Giz on 9.3.2012

Sorry, I forgot to tell you we used sriracha sauce instead of the cayenne.

Giz on 9.3.2012

L O V E D I T!!!! Thanks for sharing!!

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cookincanuck on 9.2.2012

Grace, I wrote this in the post: “Colleen suggests you start with 1 teaspoon cayenne, taste the sauce, then add more cayenne if you’re into heat.” I, myself, stopped at 1 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, but do whatever works for your taste buds.

Tricia in Washington on 9.2.2012

I made this last night, it was very good. Even though I made the mistake of to much honey (a little sweet)I didn’t have any charcoal for my bbq, so I broiled it. Will have again.

Grace O'Malley on 9.2.2012

A TABLESPOON of cayenne pepper? That has to be a typo. Gawd, I’m having a flash just thinking about it!

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soufflebombay on 8.31.2012

Thanks SO much for the recipe highlight! This is a favorite of mine…shrimp in any form is a-ok in my book!!

katie in montana on 8.31.2012

oh, oh, oh!! You had me at hello on this one!! I’m givin’ it a try!

TiffH on 8.31.2012

Yummy. Shrimp is always good! And I would grill in all weather too if I had a covered patio and as soon as I do, I will grill year round, even when theres snow on the ground!

Allyn on 8.31.2012

We typically roast our shrimp since we don’t have a grill and they’re SO TASTY (http://lollingabout.wordpress.com/2011/07/29/foodie-friday-swamp-shrimp/). I think this sauce would be great for roasted shrimp too!
We’re headed to San Francisco next week and I’m so excited for truly fresh seafood. Sigh. One of the many drawbacks of living in a landlocked state.

Colleen Kranz on 8.31.2012

Thanks for posting this! Can’t wait to try it. Those are HUGE shrimp – or maybe it’s just the photo… What temp heat do you cook?

Grammanita on 8.31.2012

Ohhh…my, my, my, my, my!!! Let’s see, Labor Day weekend coming up. Sounds like a plan!

Travis Cotton on 8.31.2012

That does look good. I need to stop visiting this site before lunch lol.