⏱ 15 min total

Hoisin-Glazed Shrimp Skewers with Cucumber Salad

Name: Hoisin-Glazed Shrimp Skewers with Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cucumber Cucumber; ½ medium Scallions; ½ tbsp Rice wine vinegar; ½ tbsp Canola oil; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; 4 oz Shrimp; 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce; ½ tsp Sesame seeds

Per 1 serving · 228 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

201

10%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
17g
34% of calories
Carbs
12g
23% of calories
Fat
9.6g
43% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Low saturated fat

At a glance

One serving of Hoisin-Glazed Shrimp Skewers with Cucumber Salad (228 g) has 201 calories, with 17 g of protein, 12 g of carbohydrates and 9.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (43% of calories). It is high in protein (34% DV), Vitamin K (28% DV) and Vitamin B12 (52% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 41% and 48% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

88cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

8.3g

Net carbs

11g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.2g

5.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein34%
Vitamin K28%
Vitamin B1252%
Phosphorus45%
Copper36%
Selenium63%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E19%
Niacin15%
Vitamin B618%
Pantothenic acid11%
Choline18%
Calcium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium41%
Cholesterol48%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 5 min

1
Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, then cut into ¼-inch thick half moons. Thinly slice the scallions.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, scallions, vinegar, oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the cucumber salad.
3
Preheat the broiler.
4
Thread shrimp onto 6-inch skewers, wrap the skewer ends with foil, and place on a broiler-proof rimmed baking sheet.
5
Place skewers under the broiler, basting with hoisin sauce, until shrimp is opaque throughout, about 5 minutes.
6
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with the cucumber salad.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (228 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	69 μg	8%
Vitamin C	4 mg	4%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	3 mg	19%
Vitamin K	33 μg	28%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	6%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	7%
Niacin	2 mg	15%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	18%
Folate (B9)	37 μg	9%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	52%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	11%
Choline	98 mg	18%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	99 mg	10%
Iron	1 mg	12%
Potassium	286 mg	6%
Magnesium	45 mg	11%
Phosphorus	313 mg	45%
Zinc	1 mg	13%
Copper	0.3 mg	36%
Manganese	0.2 mg	9%
Selenium	35 μg	63%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	1 g	—
Alpha carotene	8 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	79 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.1 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	3 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.3 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.5 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	61 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	1 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 201 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

38min
Walking (3.5 mph)
24min
Cycling (moderate)
17min
Running (6 mph)
28min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Hoisin-Glazed Shrimp Skewers with Cucumber Salad?

One serving of Hoisin-Glazed Shrimp Skewers with Cucumber Salad (1 serving) has 201 calories, which works out to 88 calories per 100 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Hoisin-Glazed Shrimp Skewers with Cucumber Salad high in protein?

Yes. It has 17 g of protein per serving, and 34% of its calories come from protein (8.3 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Hoisin-Glazed Shrimp Skewers with Cucumber Salad keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 11 g of net carbs and 23% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Hoisin-Glazed Shrimp Skewers with Cucumber Salad?

942 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Hoisin-Glazed Shrimp Skewers with Cucumber Salad?

5.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (228 g)

Calories201

% Daily Value*

Total fat 9.6g	12%
Saturated fat 1g	5%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 143mg	48%
Sodium 942mg	41%
Total carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary fiber 1.2g	4%
Total sugars 5.8g
Protein 17g

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

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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