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Spicy Shrimp Kebabs With Tomatillo Salsa

Here's how you make Spicy Shrimp Kebabs With Tomatillo Salsa
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 25m
  • Cook: 6m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 scallions, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound shrimp (16 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and butterflied)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 large red onion (cut into 8 wedges)
  • 1 medium tomatillo (fresh, chopped remove papery husk and rinse before chopping)
  • 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion (finely chopped)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: To marinate the shrimp and vegetables, combine the scallion, 1/4 cup of the cilantro, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice, garlic, chipotles, oil, oregano, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a large zip-close plastic bag; add the shrimp, bell pepper, and onion wedges.

  • Step 2: Squeeze out the air and seal the bag; turn to coat the shrimp and vegetables.

  • Step 3: Refrigerate, turning the bag occasionally, about 20 minutes.

  • Step 4: To make the salsa, combine the tomatillos, tomatoes, chopped onion, and the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; set aside.

  • Step 5: Spray the grill or broiler rack with nonstick spray; prepare the grill or preheat the broiler.

  • Step 6: Remove the shrimp and vegetables from the marinade; discard the marinade.

  • Step 7: Thread the shrimp, bell pepper and onion onto 4 (12 inch) metal skewers, alternating the ingredients.

  • Step 8: Grill or broil the kebabs 5 inches from the heat until the vegetables are tender and the shrimp is just opaque in the center, about 3 minutes on each side.

  • Step 9: Serve with the salsa.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Metal skewers

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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