Guero's Shrimp Alambres

Transport your taste buds straight to the heart of bold Mexican grilling with Guero's Shrimp Alambres, a vibrant and savory skewer recipe that’s perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners. This dish features juicy, marinated shrimp paired with colorful chunks of red and green bell peppers, sweet onion, and smoky bacon, all kissed by the flame of the grill. Each skewer is infused with the zesty flavors of olive oil, lime, garlic, and a trio of paprika, cumin, and chili powder, creating a tantalizing balance of spice and citrus. The skewers are topped off with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for an herby finish and are best served hot with lime wedges for an extra burst of brightness. Ready in just 30 minutes, these grilled shrimp alambres are as quick as they are crowd-pleasing. Perfect for fans of shrimp recipes, BBQ skewers, and Mexican-inspired cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 large Red bell pepper, cubed
• 1 large Green bell pepper, cubed
• 1 medium Yellow onion, cubed
• 6 slices Bacon strips, cut into thirds
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 10 Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Directions

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.

Step 2

2. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade. Toss to coat thoroughly, then cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Step 3

3. While the shrimp marinates, prepare the vegetables by cubing the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and yellow onion into similarly sized pieces, roughly 1-inch cubes.

Step 4

4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If you are using wooden skewers, ensure they have been soaked in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.

Step 5

5. Assemble the alambres by threading one piece of shrimp, a chunk of red bell pepper, a chunk of green bell pepper, a chunk of onion, and a piece of rolled bacon onto each skewer. Repeat this pattern until the skewers are full, leaving some space at each end for handling.

Step 6

6. Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and opaque, the vegetables are tender, and the bacon is crisp around the edges.

Step 7

7. Remove the shrimp alambres from the grill and sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro.

Step 8

8. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side for squeezing. Enjoy your delicious Guero's Shrimp Alambres!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1178.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1450.5

Total Fat 81.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 917.3mg	0%
Sodium 4315.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 19.8g
Protein 127.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 431.0mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 2543.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.4%

Protein: 35.8%

Carbs: 12.9%