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Meat And Seafood

CHARRED LEMON SHRIMP SKEWERS

Marinating shrimp in vibrant citrus makes a special ingredient even better.

Ingredients

  • 1⁄4cup red wine vinegar
  • 2lemons, zested and lemons halved
  • 2⁄3cup olive oil
  • 2sprigs rosemary
  • 1red bell pepper, stemmed and seeded and chopped into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1medium red onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 8ounces cremini mushrooms, cut in half
  • 1medium zucchini, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 20large shrimp, peeled, tail and head removed (about 1 1/4 pound)
  • 1⁄2teaspoon smoked paprika
  • kosher salt
  • ground black pepper
GARLIC GREEN SAUCE
  • 2garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 1⁄4cup almonds
  • 3⁄4cup parsley, roughly chopped
  • 3⁄4cup mint, roughly chopped
  • 2anchovies
  • 1⁄2cup olive oil
  • 1⁄2lemon, juiced

Direction

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk to combine red wine vinegar, lemon zest and olive oil. Pour half of marinade into a bowl with the rosemary sprigs, red bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, salt and pepper and toss well to combine. Keep in bowl or transfer to a large resealable bag and marinate for a minimum 2 hours and up to 4 hours.
  2. Pour remaining marinade in a bowl with shrimp. Season with with smoked paprika, salt and pepper and combine well. Keep in bowl or transfer to a resealable bag and marinate, refrigerated, for 2 hours.
  3. For the garlic green sauce, combine garlic cloves, almonds, parsley, mint, anchovies, olive oil and lemon juice in a blender or mortar and pestle and blitz until combined.
  4. Soak 8-12 wooden skewers in warm water for 20 minutes before threading 5-6 shrimp on each one, repeating with remaining shrimp. Thread vegetables onto separate skewers, alternating between ingredients.
  5. Grill vegetables skewers on a high heat grill (350-400 F.) uncovered, turning 3-4 times for 10-12 minutes or until charred and slightly tender, set aside.
  6. Apply shrimp to the heat and constantly turn for 2-3 minute or until golden red and cooked, then cook the 2 lemons, cut side down, for 4 minutes or until charred.
  7. To serve, place half the garlic green sauce down on a serving dish, place the skewers down and finish with more green sauce on top. Serve charred lemons on the side.