Garlic Shrimp Brochettes Recipe

Name: Garlic Shrimp Brochettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp (preferably wild), peeled and deveined; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more for seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, more for seasoning; 6 garlic cloves, smashed to a paste; 1 cup basil leaves, loosely packed; 1 cup parsley leaves, loosely packed; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 cup olive oil; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1 pound large shrimp (preferably wild), peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, more for seasoning
6 garlic cloves, smashed to a paste
1 cup basil leaves, loosely packed
1 cup parsley leaves, loosely packed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup olive oil
Lemon wedges, for serving

1
Season shrimp lightly on both sides with salt and pepper.
2
To skewer, lay shrimp flat on cutting board.
3
Thread shrimp onto two skewers spaced equidistant from center; do this first with one skewer, then the other.
4
Put two or three shrimp onto each set of skewers, for eight brochettes total.
5
In a blender or food processor, put 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, the garlic, the basil, the parsley, the red pepper and the zest.
6
Pulse to coarsely grind ingredients.
7
Add oil; blend to a rough sauce.
8
Lay brochettes on a tray in one layer.
9
Spoon 8 tablespoons green mixture over shrimp and spread to cover evenly.
10
(Save remaining sauce.)
11
Leave at room temperature for 1 hour, or refrigerate several hours, then bring to room temperature.
12
Grill brochettes over medium-hot fire for about 3 minutes per side.
13
Serve with lemon wedges and reserved green sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound large shrimp (preferably wild), peeled and deveined, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more for seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, more for seasoning, 6 garlic cloves, smashed to a paste, and more.

Yes, Garlic Shrimp Brochettes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Garlic Shrimp Brochettes

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