Chai-brined Shrimp Skewers

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Added May 26th, 09 by Mary Galvin


  • Categories: Seafood
  • Servings: 8 change
  • Calories per serving: 344
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins


Nutritional Facts

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Per serving% Daily Value*
Calories 34417%
Fat 6g9%
Cholesterol 129mg43%
Sodium 1,181mg 49%
Carbohydrates 49g17%

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Indian inspired chai-brined grilled shrimp and mango skewers. Best serve with Indian flatbreads (naan).

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  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated, peeled
  • 1/2 tsp white peppercorns crushed
  • 8 whole cardamom pods crushed
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick broken
  • 2 tablespoons black tea leaves (such as Darjeeling)
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 32 large shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds) peeled and deveined
  • 2 large ripe mangoes peeled, each cut into 8 (2-inch) pieces
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced
  • 8 Indian flatbreads (naan)

Recipe Method

1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.

2. Stir in tea leaves; simmer 2 minutes. Strain mixture through a sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Stir in ice; chill.

3. Add shrimp to water mixture; chill 20 minutes.

4. Prepare grill.

5. Remove the shrimp from bowl; discard liquid. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.

6. Thread 4 shrimp and 2 mango pieces alternately onto each of 8 (12-inch) skewers.

7. Place the skewers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill for 2 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are done.

8. Sprinkle with sliced green onions. Serve with flatbread.

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