| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 50 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 6 to 8 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
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, sugar, pimento, salt, garlic and lemon zest. Let the shrimp marinate for 20 minutes. 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 the Romesco Sauce.
- Wine suggestion for this recipe: Pinot Grigio
- 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.
- 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
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 245 |
| Total Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Cholesterol | 183 mg |
| Sodium | 439 mg |
Reviews
I have been making this recipe for several years now. Cannot believe there has not been any reviews so here it is: Easy, perfect every time. No changes needed. Great appetizer for cocktail hour! The romesco sauce can be used on steak, fish, etc.