GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
Fresh wild shrimp from the Gulf of Mexico (and the Atlantic coast off the Carolinas and Georgia) are the best option for shrimp lovers. Leave them in the shell, which keeps them juicy, before threading on skewers to grill. These are seasoned only with a little salt, then served with a spicy red pepper sauce that takes cues from the Catalan romesco.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, seafood, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare a hot charcoal grill. Lay peppers directly on the grill and let them blister, turning frequently until blackened all over, about 8 minutes. Set aside on a plate until cool enough to handle. (Alternatively, roast peppers on the stovetop, directly on the flames of a gas burner.)
- Cut peppers in half lengthwise. Cut off stems, scrape away skins and seeds, and discard. Do not rinse; a bit of char is OK. Chop the peppers into 2-inch chunks.
- With a food processor or blender, whirl together peppers, almonds, pimentón, cayenne and garlic to form a rough paste. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly add olive oil to achieve the consistency of a thick milkshake. Taste, adjust seasoning and transfer to a serving bowl.
- In a medium saucepan, boil potatoes in well-salted water until just done, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- Place onion pieces on the grill skin-side down. Salt lightly. Cover with lid and cook until onions are soft, about 15 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
- Place boiled potatoes on grill and cook until slightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, thread shrimp onto skewers, 4 or 5 shrimp per skewer, without crowding. (If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water to prevent burning.) Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Lay skewers on grill over hot coals. Cook for about 3 minutes, then flip and cook until shrimp turn pink and are a bit charred, 3 minutes more
- Arrange shrimp, potatoes and onions on a large platter. Serve with the red pepper sauce and lemon wedges.
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Michael Fugich
[email protected]I'll definitely make this again!
The Black Oni
[email protected]Easy and tasty!
Johana Escalante
[email protected]Delicious!
Usama Ghori
[email protected]These shrimp skewers were amazing! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Coale Johnson
[email protected]The shrimp skewers were a bit overcooked, but the roasted red pepper sauce was delicious. I will definitely try this recipe again, but I will be more careful not to overcook the shrimp.
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[email protected]The shrimp skewers were easy to make, but the sauce was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and chili powder and it was much better.
Princy Carsane
[email protected]These shrimp skewers were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think next time I will use less cayenne pepper.
Daniel William
[email protected]I substituted lemon juice for the vinegar in the sauce and it turned out great. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was tangy and delicious.
Khensani Tladi
[email protected]The shrimp skewers were easy to make and the roasted red pepper sauce was flavorful. I served them with grilled vegetables and everyone loved them.
Humble Traveler
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp skewers turned out great. The roasted red pepper sauce was especially tasty. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Trice Hold
[email protected]These grilled shrimp skewers with roasted red pepper sauce were a huge hit at my last party! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.