Grilled Garlic Shrimp With Romesco Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Garlic Shrimp With Romesco Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined (with tails on - 16/20 count); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons sugar (sugar in the marinade helps the shrimp to caramelize); 1 teaspoon smoked spanish paprika; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 garlic cloves, grated; 1 lemon, zest of; Romesco Sauce; 1/4 cup marcona almonds, toasted (Spanish almonds); 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 slice white bread, crust removed (about 1-inch thick, toasted and torn into pieces); 1 large garlic clove, grated; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined (with tails on - 16/20 count)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar (sugar in the marinade helps the shrimp to caramelize)
1 teaspoon smoked spanish paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 garlic cloves, grated
1 lemon, zest of
Romesco Sauce
1/4 cup marcona almonds, toasted (Spanish almonds)
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 slice white bread, crust removed (about 1-inch thick, toasted and torn into pieces)
1 large garlic clove, grated
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, sugar, paprika, salt, garlic and lemon zest. Let the shrimp marinate 20 minutes.
2
Preheat a grill pan over high heat. When the grill pan is hot, grill the shrimp until they are just cooked through and turning pink, about 2 minutes per side. Serve immediately with Romesco sauce.
3
Romesco Sauce: In a food processor, process the toasted almonds until ground. Add the roasted red peppers, olive oil, vinegar, cayenne pepper, bread and garlic. Process until the mixture is smooth. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and transfer it to a serving bowl to serve alongside the grilled shrimp. If the consistency is too thick, add more olive oil and vinegar to achieve the consistency you prefer.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined (with tails on - 16/20 count), 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons sugar (sugar in the marinade helps the shrimp to caramelize), 1 teaspoon smoked spanish paprika, and more.

Yes, Grilled Garlic Shrimp With Romesco Sauce 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.

Grilled Garlic Shrimp With Romesco Sauce

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