Smoky Firecracker Shrimp Skewers

Allergens

Shrimp, Dairy (cream cheese)

Ingredients

• 1. 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2. 8 oz cream cheese, softened 3. 1/2 cup hot sauce 4. 1/4 cup honey 5. 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 6. 1 tbsp garlic, minced 7. 1 tbsp onion powder 8. 1 tbsp smoked paprika 9. 1 tsp ground cumin 10. Salt and pepper, to taste 11. Wooden or metal skewers 12. Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, hot sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
2. Marinate shrimp in the cream cheese mixture for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
3. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium high heat.
4. Thread 3 marinated shrimp onto each skewer, leaving space between each one.
5. Grill shrimp skewers for 2 3 minutes per side or until cooked through and slightly charred.
6. Remove from the grill and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Chef’s Insight

To add an extra kick, serve the Smoky Firecracker Shrimp Skewers with a side of homemade blue cheese dipping sauce.

Notes

The key to perfectly cooked shrimp is to not overcook them; they should be slightly pink in the center and opaque.