When you’re looking for a dish to help kick up you’re grill game, my Asian-Style Shrimp and Broccoli Skewers are just what you’re looking for!
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When it comes to creating deliciousness in your kitchen, having the right ingredients in your pantry can an ordinary dinner into a night to remember.
You can find all the ingredients I used in your local supermarket, check the Asian section and stock up on sauce ingredients and premade sauces. You’ll have fun creating Asian-Style dishes in your kitchen and your family will love the variety!
How do I make the marinade for Grilled Shrimp and Broccoli Skewers?
Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make the marinade for my Asian-Style Grilled Shrimp and Broccoli Skewers. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.
Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.
Let the shrimp marinate for 15-20 minutes in a ziplock bag or a sealed container.
Do I have to use Shrimp to make the skewers?
No, you don’t. The marinade (and finishing sauce) would be delicious on just about anything. Fish, chicken, beef or pork.
How do I make the Finishing Sauce?
While the shrimp are marinating get the ingredients together for the finishing sauce.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth.
- in a saute pan over medium-high heat saute the garlic in the sesame oil for 1 minute. Then add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce and sweet chili sauce. Bring to a light boil.
- Whisk in the cornstarch mixture until the sauce is thickened. You may not have to add all the mixture. Remove the sauce from the heat and set aside until needed.
*If the sauce gets too thick you can thin it out with rice wine, water or additional chicken stock.
When the finishing sauce is ready and the shrimp have marinated, you can start putting together the shrimp and broccoli skewers.
Do I have to use Broccoli to make these skewers?
No, you don’t. You could use zucchini, yellow squash or mushrooms.
You can swap out any of the vegetables you’re not fond of with those you enjoy eating. This is your dinner.
*If you use carrots or any other veggie that takes longer to cook, make sure to par-cook them first.
When the skewers are ready, it’s time to start grilling!
You can grill this outdoors on a gas or charcoal grill. I used a grill pan to make my skewers to show you how easy it is to make this dish, even if you don’t have a barbecue grill.
Wouldn’t your family love sitting down to these shrimp and broccoli skewers? It would make a great addition to your weeknight menu. It’s easy to make and you can let the family help make the skewers.
*I served my skewers over Jasmin Rice, but feel free to use your favorite grain.
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Grilled Asian Style Shrimp and Broccoli
Ingredients
marinade
- ¾ pound large shrimp deveined (peeled or unpeeled)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce optional
- 1 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
finishing sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
Assembly
- 1 small onion cut into 1×1 inch pieces
- 1 small red pepper cut into 1×1 inch pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets par cooked
- thinly sliced green onion for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Marinade
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Place the shrimp and marinade in a ziplock bag or container. Let the shrimp marinate for 20 minutes
Finishing Sauce
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth.
- in a saute pan over medium-high heat saute the garlic in the sesame oil for 1 minute. Then add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce and sweet chili sauce. Bring to a light boil.
- Whisk in the cornstarch mixture until the sauce is thickened. You may not have to add all the mixture.Remove the sauce from the heat and set aside until needed.*If the sauce gets too thick you can thin it out with rice wine, water or additional chicken stock.
Assembly
- Build the skewers in any order you like by adding a broccoli floret, marinated shrimp, red pepper and onion segment. Repeat process using 3-4 shrimp per skewer.
- Brush the skewers with the finishing sauce and place on a hot grill, or grill pan. Grill for 3-4 minutes then turn over the skewer, reapply the finishing sauce and continue to grill for another 3-4 minutes. Brush more sauce on the skewers while they cook.*Depending upon your grill or grill pan, it could take a little longer to finish the shrimp.
- Serve the skewers on a bed of Jasmin Rice (prepared per the instructions on the container) or your favorite grain.
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Lois Lessly says
The most delicious marinade and finishing sauce ever!! I’m going to now try it with chicken tenders because we love it so much!
Natalie says
This was such a lovely dinner. My family would loved it, the flavors were amazing. And it’s healthy too. Thanks.
Marisa F. Stewart says
We have just the shrimp in the freezer for this recipe. I love anything on a skewer – I can’t wait to make this. Love that Asian flavor to it and the sauce. A well rounded recipe on a stick. We’re serving ours with farro.
Silvia says
What a treat! My kids love shrimp and I’m always looking for new recipes. We usually have a bottle of hoisin sauce in our fridge and we decided to make this recipe. Delicious and easy.