Sweet and Spicy Summer Skewers

Sweet and Spicy Summer Skewers Sweet and Spicy Summer Skewers

Though it sounds a bit odd, the combination of shrimp, plums, jalapeño and cilantro combine to create a sweet and spicy summer skewer staple.
By Emily Holbrook

Sweet and Spicy Summer Skewers

As my friends know, I’m obsessed with grilling. Unfortunately, grills in New York City are a rarity. Unless you live in Queens, I guess. They have yards there. But I do not. And I hold grilling to a higher standard than cooking over cheap charcoal in a $20 Hibachi on the fire escape. Luckily, I have friends in suburbia who have the space for grills…and me.

Visit the Honest Cooking Cookbook Shop

I recently found myself with access to a grill and some beautiful white peaches. Without hesitation I decided to make a dish I hadn’t tasted since the first time I tried it—and was blown away.

Though it sounds a bit odd, the combination of shrimp, plums, jalapeño and cilantro combine to create a sweet and spicy summer skewer staple. Trust me.

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Sweet and Spicy Summer Skewers

Summer Skewers


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

  • Author: Emily Holbrook
  • Total Time: 18 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 1x

Description

Three very different ingredients come together to make a spicy and sweet summer skewer. You can serve these by themselves or with a cold summer salad.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb peeled and cleaned shrimp (I use the larger, 1620 size and keep the tails on for easy handling when eating)
  • 6 large jalapeños, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 6 white plums (can substitute red plums or peaches), cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 bunches cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 cup Sprite for sweetness
  • 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients except lime in a large, resealable bag and allow to marinate for at least one hour.
  2. If using wooden skewers, soak in water while marinating food.
  3. Skewer shrimp, jalapeño and plum and grill over medium-low heat, squeezing lime juice on each skewer, until shrimp is fully cooked (about 8 minutes)
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Category: Main

 

Add a comment Add a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

Previous Post
S'mores Fudge Pops

S'mores Fudge Pops

Next Post
BBQ Ribs

How to Make BBQ Ribs

Visit the Honest Cooking Cookbook Shop