Grilled Sambal Marinated Shrimp Skewers

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Juicy shrimp marinated in a spicy Indonesian sambal paste, grilled to smoky perfection and served with a squeeze of lime. This Indonesian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, red chili paste (sambal oelek), garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 35 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Indonesian cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 tbsp red chili paste (sambal oelek), 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir until well mixed to create the marinade.
  2. Step 2: Add 400 grams peeled and deveined large shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to absorb flavors.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated shrimp onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
  4. Step 4: Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque with slight char marks, basting occasionally with leftover marinade.
  5. Step 5: Remove from grill and serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the shrimp.

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