Grilled shrimp skewers

Looking for a quick appetizer or fun way to serve up shrimp for dinner? These skewers are quick and easy and the kids can help make the skewers.
by Emily Richards PH Ec.
74 cal Serves 14
Prep time 0h 10m
Cook time 0h 5m
Total time 0h 15m
Pile of grilled shrimp skewers on a bed of arugula

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl, whisk together ginger, garlic, soy sauce and sriracha. Add shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Let stand 10 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Using small skewers, push 2 shrimps onto each skewer and spray lightly with cooking spray.

  3. Step 3

    Place shrimp on grill over medium heat and grill shrimp turning once for about 5 minutes or until cooked through. Garnish with cilantro if desired. Serve on arugula.

Nutritional information

Per serving (3 skewers with arugula)

Calories
74
Protein
14 g
Sodium
390 mg
Potassium
205 mg*
Total fat
0.5 g
Saturated fat
0 g
Cholesterol
0 g
Carbohydrates
2 g
Fibre
0 g
Sugars
0 g
Added sugars
0 g

Recipe developed by Emily Richards, PH Ec. ©Heart and Stroke Foundation 2018.

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