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Shrimp and Grapefruit Skewers For the Dressing:1 tablespoon chopped mint1/2 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste1 teaspoon grapefruit zest (1/2 grapefruit)2 tablespoons grapefruit juice (half of a grapefruit)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/8 teaspoon kosher saltFor the Skewers:1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined (16/20s))1 grapefruit (peeled, segments removed and halved)1/2 teaspoon kosher... 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

By: Giada De Laurentiis

Shrimp and Grapefruit Skewers

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

INGREDIENTS:

For the Dressing:

  • 1 tablespoon chopped mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon grapefruit zest 1/2 grapefruit
  • 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice half of a grapefruit
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

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.
Tried this recipe?Mention @WPRecipeMaker or tag #wprecipemaker!
Shrimp and Grapefruit Skewers
20161203_005529_10358_962602.jpeg
20161203_005529_10358_962602.jpeg

Shrimp and Grapefruit Skewers

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

INGREDIENTS:

For the Dressing:

  • 1 tablespoon chopped mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon Calabrian chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon grapefruit zest 1/2 grapefruit
  • 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice half of a grapefruit
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

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.
Tried this recipe?Mention @WPRecipeMaker or tag #wprecipemaker!
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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!

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