Tamarind-Glazed Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Cilantro and Lime

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Tangy tamarind glaze coats succulent grilled shrimp skewers, finished with fresh cilantro and zesty lime for a bright seafood appetizer. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 26 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tamarind paste, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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: 20 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp tamarind paste, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the tamarind glaze and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Step 3: Thread shrimp onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
  4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and slightly charred, basting with remaining marinade during cooking.
  5. Step 5: Remove from grill and drizzle with 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped cilantro over the top and serve immediately.

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