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These shrimp and grapefruit skewers are such a fun appetizer for a summer barbecue. The grilled shrimp paired with bitter grapefruit is a wonderfully unexpected combination. Topped with a dressing made of fresh mint, Calabrian chili, grapefruit juice, and olive oil, these simple skewers are packed with flavor. While you've got... giadzy.com

Shrimp and Grapefruit Skewers

20161203_005529_10358_962602.jpeg Serves 5

As seen on: Giada in Italy, Episode 7. Citrus and the Sea.

In a small bowl, whisk together the mint, chili paste, zest, juice, olive oil and salt. Set aside to let the flavors marry.

Preheat a grill pan over medium high heat.

Skewer one shrimp in a C shape, followed by a grapefruit segment. followed by another shrimp. Continue with the remaining skewers,shrimp and grapefruit segments. Sprinkle the salt evenly over the skewers and drizzle with the olive oil.

Place skewers on the hot grill and grill for about 3 minutes per side or until cooked through and opaque. Spoon the dressing over the shrimp and serve.

Shrimp and Grapefruit Skewers

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Recipe by Giada De Laurentiis

Giada is a chef, mother, author and restauranteur. She is known as the Emmy-award winning television personality of Food Network’s Everyday Italian, Giada at Home, Giada In Italy, as a judge on Food Network Star, NBC Today Show correspondent, for her eight New York Times best-selling cookbooks and her debut restaurant, GIADA, in Las Vegas. Though most days, you can find her in Los Angeles with her daughter, Jade and kitten, Bella, whipping up something delicious in the kitchen involving parmiggiano reggiano or her weakness, dark chocolate!

These shrimp and grapefruit skewers are such a fun appetizer for a summer barbecue. The grilled shrimp paired with bitter grapefruit is a wonderfully unexpected combination. Topped with a dressing made of fresh mint, Calabrian chili, grapefruit juice, and olive oil, these simple skewers are packed with flavor.

While you’ve got the grill out, make it a full meal! These skewers would be a great appetizer for my rosemary garlic chicken burgers, or even my favorite grilled pizza.

Shrimp and Grapefruit Skewers

Serves: 
5 people
Cooking Level: Beginner
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
6 minutes
Inactive Time
Total Time
16 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

For the Dressing:

For the Skewers:

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined (16/20s)
  • 1 grapefruit peeled, segments removed and halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 10 6inch bamboo skewers

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • As seen on: Giada in Italy, Episode 7. Citrus and the Sea.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mint, chili paste, zest, juice, olive oil and salt. Set aside to let the flavors marry.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium high heat.
  • Skewer one shrimp in a C shape, followed by a grapefruit segment. followed by another shrimp. Continue with the remaining skewers,shrimp and grapefruit segments. Sprinkle the salt evenly over the skewers and drizzle with the olive oil.
  • Place skewers on the hot grill and grill for about 3 minutes per side or until cooked through and opaque. Spoon the dressing over the shrimp and serve.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 996mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 631IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @WPRecipeMaker or tag #wprecipemaker!
Shrimp and Grapefruit Skewers
20161203_005529_10358_962602.jpeg
20161203_005529_10358_962602.jpeg

These shrimp and grapefruit skewers are such a fun appetizer for a summer barbecue. The grilled shrimp paired with bitter grapefruit is a wonderfully unexpected combination. Topped with a dressing made of fresh mint, Calabrian chili, grapefruit juice, and olive oil, these simple skewers are packed with flavor.

While you’ve got the grill out, make it a full meal! These skewers would be a great appetizer for my rosemary garlic chicken burgers, or even my favorite grilled pizza.

Shrimp and Grapefruit Skewers

Serves: 
5 people
Cooking Level: Beginner
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
6 minutes
Inactive Time
Total Time
16 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

For the Dressing:

For the Skewers:

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined (16/20s)
  • 1 grapefruit peeled, segments removed and halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 10 6inch bamboo skewers

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • As seen on: Giada in Italy, Episode 7. Citrus and the Sea.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mint, chili paste, zest, juice, olive oil and salt. Set aside to let the flavors marry.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium high heat.
  • Skewer one shrimp in a C shape, followed by a grapefruit segment. followed by another shrimp. Continue with the remaining skewers,shrimp and grapefruit segments. Sprinkle the salt evenly over the skewers and drizzle with the olive oil.
  • Place skewers on the hot grill and grill for about 3 minutes per side or until cooked through and opaque. Spoon the dressing over the shrimp and serve.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 996mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 631IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @WPRecipeMaker or tag #wprecipemaker!
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