Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients:
- 1 lb .medium or large shrimp, shells on (uncooked)
- 1/4 C. The Olive Tap’s Tuscan Herb Olive Oil
- 2 T. minced red onion
- 1 t. minced garlic
- 2 T. finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 T. The Olive Tap’s Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar
- 4 Bamboo skewers, soaked
- Salt & freshly ground pepper (Seasonello a nice alternative with fresh ground pepper)
Directions:
Cut along the back about1/4 inch deep through the shell of each prawn to remove the vein. Put prawns in a shallow baking dish.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Tuscan Herb Olive Oil , onion, garlic, cilantro, & Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar. Pour over prawns, cover, & let marinate, about 30 minutes to an hour.
Preheat grill or broiler. When ready to cook, thread prawns on skewers & discard the marinade. Season shrimp with salt & pepper to your taste. Grill or broil shrimp, turning once, until just done, 2 to 3 minutes. Shrimp can be served warm or at room temperature. They are delicious, enjoy as an appetizer, on salads, pizzas, sandwiches or in sauces.
Olive Tap Culinary Note: Leaving the shells on the prawns protects them from drying out during cooking. This method works so well that we use it for preparing salads, pasta, pizza & sandwiches. Simply reduce the cooking time if they will later be cooked more, for instance, as part of a sauce or pizza topping. Peel shrimp after they come off the grill.
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