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 pounds shrimp (16/20), peeled and deveined, tails on; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon pimenton (smoked Spanish paprika); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 cloves garlic, grated; 1 lemon, zested; Romesco Sauce, for serving, recipe follows; 1/4 cup marcona almonds, toasted; 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 slice white bread (about 1-inch thick), crusts removed, toasted and torn into pieces; 1 large clove garlic, grated; Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

2 pounds shrimp (16/20), peeled and deveined, tails on
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon pimenton (smoked Spanish paprika)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cloves garlic, grated
1 lemon, zested
Romesco Sauce, for serving, recipe follows
1/4 cup marcona almonds, toasted
1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 slice white bread (about 1-inch thick), crusts removed, toasted and torn into pieces
1 large clove garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

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In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, sugar, pimento, salt, garlic and lemon zest.
2
Let the shrimp marinate for 20 minutes.
3
Preheat a grill pan over high heat.
4
When the grill pan is hot, grill the shrimp until they are just cooked through and turning pink, about 2 minutes per side.
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Serve immediately with the Romesco Sauce.
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Cook's Note: The sugar in the marinade helps to caramelize the shrimp.
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This is a great tip to use when trying to get those char marks on your grilled foods.
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Wine suggestion for this recipe:
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Pinot Grigio
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In a food processor, process the toasted almonds until ground.
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Add the roasted red peppers, olive oil, vinegar, cayenne pepper, bread and garlic.
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Process until the mixture is smooth.
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Season the sauce with salt and pepper and transfer it to a serving bowl to serve alongside the grilled shrimp.
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Cook's Note: If the consistency is too thick, try adding more olive oil or vinegar to achieve the consistency you like.
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Per serving (based on 6 servings): Calories 296; Total Fat 18 grams; Saturated Fat 2 grams; Protein 22 grams; Total Carbohydrate 10 grams; Sugar: 4 grams; Fiber 1 gram; Cholesterol 191 milligrams; Sodium 1397 milligrams

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds shrimp (16/20), peeled and deveined, tails on, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon pimenton (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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