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    Home » Appetizers

    Spicy Cranberry Shrimp

    Published: Nov 30, 2019 · Modified: Dec 7, 2021 by Melissa · This post contains links that pay me a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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    Overview of platter of cranberry marinated shrimp with limes
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    I’m usually over Thanksgiving leftovers by the end of the weekend. They’re often gone by Monday or need to be tossed out. However, cranberry sauce is one thing that keeps really well, lasting in the fridge for 10-14 days. What better way to dress up the leftover cranberry sauce with a little spice with these Spicy Cranberry Shrimp.

    close up of spicy cranberry shrimp with lime

    The tart limes and cranberries are a perfect match and balanced out with spicy jalapeno and savory soy sauce. You can also use this marinade on pork or chicken.

    These shrimp are perfect for any holiday get-together or even just an average Tuesday night. For parties, you can serve up on a platter with toothpicks and garnish with some limes and fresh cranberries for a stunningly beautiful appetizer. Or, top some soft tortilla shells with the spicy cranberry shrimp, layer on some creamy slaw, and you’ve got Taco Tuesday won.

    Overview of platter of cranberry marinated shrimp
    Overview of platter of cranberry marinated shrimp with limes

    Spicy Cranberry Shrimp

    Melissa
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    Prep Time 2 hrs
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup plus another 4 tbsp. for brushing cranberry sauce
    • 1 jalapeno seeded and diced (include seeds for extra heat)
    • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger peeled and minced (or 1 tsp. dried ginger)
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • Zest of 1 lime
    • 2-3 tbsp. lime juice about the amount of juice from 1 lime
    • 2 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
    • 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
    • 1 lb. shrimp peeled and deveined
    • Several skewers for grilling soaked if using wood skewers
    • Extra lime wedges for serving

    Instructions
     

    • Whisk together everything except the shrimp in a shallow dish. Add shrimp and marinate 1-2 hours in refrigerator. 
    • Preheat a grill pan on a stovetop or outdoor grill on medium-high. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side or until shrimp cooked through. 
    • Slide off skewers, brush with remaining 4 tbsp. of cranberry sauce, and serve.  Serve with lime wedges. 
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 214mgSodium: 396mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Linda L Oestreich

      November 26, 2021 at 6:07 pm

      Do you use whole berry cranberry sauce or jellied in this recipe?

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      • Melissa

        November 30, 2021 at 1:44 pm

        You can use either, but I used whole berry.

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