Description
Spicy Cranberry Shrimp is a vibrant and zesty dish featuring succulent shrimp marinated in a tangy blend of cranberry sauce, jalapeno, ginger, garlic, lime, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Perfectly grilled to lock in flavors, these shrimp skewers offer the perfect balance of spicy and tart, making them ideal for holiday appetizers or lively weeknight meals like Taco Tuesday.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (jellied or whole berry)
- 1 jalapeno (seeded and diced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (peeled and minced) or 1 tsp dried ginger
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2-3 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
For Serving
- Extra lime wedges
Other
- Several skewers for grilling (soaked if using wood skewers)
- Additional 4 tbsp. cranberry sauce for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a shallow dish, whisk together 1/2 cup cranberry sauce, diced jalapeno, minced ginger, garlic cloves, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar until fully combined.
- Marinate the shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, allowing the shrimp to absorb the spicy, tangy flavors.
- Preheat the grill: Heat a grill pan on the stovetop or an outdoor grill to medium-high heat, ensuring it is hot enough to sear the shrimp quickly.
- Skewer the shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto soaked skewers, evenly distributing them for uniform cooking.
- Grill the shrimp: Place the shrimp skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn opaque and are cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Remove the shrimp from the grill, slide them off the skewers, and brush with the remaining 4 tbsp. of cranberry sauce. Serve immediately with lime wedges for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Notes
- Spicy cranberry shrimp offer a delightful balance of heat and tartness, making them an excellent choice for holiday appetizers or to add a flavorful kick to Taco Tuesday.
- Soaking wooden skewers before grilling prevents them from burning and adds stability when handling the shrimp.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno to control the spiciness to your preference.
- The recipe works well with outdoor grills as well as stovetop grill pans for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 396 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 214 mg
