WEEKEND TREATS

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Spicy garlic shrimp skewers

Grilled shrimp skewers marinated in chilli, garlic and spices are delicious as an easy appetizer or a light dinner served with salad.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Marinating time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4 Calories: 180kcal 

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1-2 red chillies roughly chopped (remove the seeds if you want it less spicy)
• 3 garlic cloves peeled
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 500 g peeled and deveined shrimp / prawns

Instructions

1. Soak bamboo skewers in boiling water for at least 30 minutes.
2. Combine the oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon, chillies, garlic and salt in a blender or food processor (you can use an immersion blender too) and blend until smooth.
3. Place the shrimp in a bowl then pour over the marinade. Mix to make sure the prawns are covered then allow to marinade for 10-20 minutes.
4. Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, pushing the skewer first through the tail and then through the thicker part to ensure they are secure on the skewers. Brush each skewers with marinade.
5. Preheat the grill for 5 minutes on high heat. Add the skewers and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until the shrimp are caramelized and opaque.
6. Remove from the grill and serve with lemon wedges.

And as always have a chilled day from the Viking