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Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Shrimp skewers are a tasty summery main course. Light but full of flavor, they also make great finger food for an aperitivo with friends.
Recipe Grilled Shrimp Skewers
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Cooking 5 minutes
  • Servings for 4 people

Shrimp Skewers are a tasty main course with a summery flavor, light yet full of flavor. Great as a main course after a more substantial seafood first course, such as Spaghetti allo Scoglio (Seafood Spaghetti) or Seafood Risotto, they are also wonderful served as finger food for an aperitivo with friends.

These Grilled Shrimp Skewers are very flavorful because they are Marinated in Vermouth with Pink Peppercorns, Thyme, and Marjoram and, after cooking, sprinkled with Lemon Juice. Curious? Then let’s see right away how to make Shrimp Skewers.

Ingredients for 4 people

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Method

  1. To make the Shrimp Skewers, soak the wooden skewers in cold water, if possible submerging them completely and leaving them in the water. Clean the shrimp, removing the shells and heads. Then remove the vein as well, rinse them under running water, and pat them dry.
    Grilled Shrimp Skewers, step 1: shrimp cleaned, without shells and heads
  2. In a medium bowl, pour in the oil, the vermouth, the crushed pink peppercorns, and the chopped thyme and marjoram, and mix well. Add the shrimp, coating them well on both sides, and let them marinate for about half an hour.
    Grilled Shrimp Skewers, step 2: shrimp marinating with vermouth and herbs
  3. Drain the shrimp well and thread them onto the skewers, then cook them on a griddle or grill pan for a couple of minutes, turning them over halfway through. When they are cooked, plate the Shrimp Skewers and sprinkle them with a squeeze of lemon before serving. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

If you love shrimp, you can also try Pan-Fried Jumbo Shrimp and Baked Jumbo Shrimp. If you like, you can alternate the shrimp with squid and make tasty Shrimp and Squid Skewers.

Tips

For the best flavor, make the Shrimp Skewers with fresh shrimp, but if you don’t have any, you can also use frozen shrimp. Remember to thaw them completely before using them.

If you are looking for a good side dish for this recipe, I suggest cutting some carrots and zucchini into julienne strips and stir-frying them in a wok.

Storage

Shrimp Skewers should be eaten right away.

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