Grilled passion fruit shrimp skewers (Brochetas o pinchos de camarón)

Closeup of several grilled shrimp skewers on a white plate

Grilled passion fruit shrimp skewers (Brochetas o pinchos de camarón)

Delicious recipe for grilled shrimp skewers made with shrimp marinated in spicy passion fruit achiote sauce. Serve as appetizers or as part of a main meal.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Ecuadorian inspired, Latin fusion

Keyword Grilled shrimp, Passion fruit achiote marinade, Passion fruit shrimp, Shrimp skewers

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Marinating time 2

Total Time 20

Servings - 20 skewers with 4-5 shrimp each

Author Layla Pujol

Ingredients

2 lbs or 1 kg raw shrimp deveined, shells on or off depending on your preference
15- 20 skewers previously soaked in water for about an hour – this keeps them from burning on the grill

Passion fruit marinade or adobo:

1 tablespoon ground achiote or annatto powder
1 to 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
1 teaspoon of chili powder adjust to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup pure passion fruit juice or concentrate unsweetened
Salt and pepper

Achiote butter for basting:

2 tbs melted butter
½ tbs ground achiote

Dipping sauces and sides:

Instructions

Marinate the shrimp with the passion fruit adobo or marinade ingredients for at least a couple of hours.
Pre-heat the grill.
Put the shrimp on the skewers, for a main meal put 5-6 on each skewer and for an appetizer put 3-4 on each skewer.
Brush the shrimp with the melted butter achiote right before grilling.
Place the shrimp skewers on a hot grill, grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are fully cooked. Baste with the achiote butter as needed. Exact cooking time will vary based on each grill and size of shrimp.
Serve with lime slices and dipping sauces, with your choice of sides, or on top of your favorite salad.