Grilled Shrimp Skewers With Charred Asparagus & Snap Peas Recipe

"Wonderful summertime recipe. For extra charred flavor, cook the veggies in a cast-iron skillet directly on the grill instead of the stovetop. The shrimp need to marinate for 2 hours. This is not included in the prep time."

Original is 4 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (350 g)
Calories 685.4
Total Fat - 20.6 g
Saturated Fat - 3.1 g
Cholesterol - 214.2 mg
Sodium - 2181.9 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 98.9 g
Dietary Fiber - 1.3 g
Sugars - 65.7 g
Protein - 25.6 g
Calcium - 126.4 mg
Iron - 1.7 mg
Vitamin C - 77.3 mg
Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Place shrimp in a large bowl. Pour two-thirds of the oil mixture over the shrimp; toss to coat. Reserve the remaining oil mixture. Chill the shrimp mixture in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Step 2

Cook the snap peas and asparagus in boiling water for 45 aeconds. Remove from the pan. Immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water. Drain well.

Step 3

Preheat the grill to medium-high.

Step 4

Remove the shrimp from the marinade. Discard the marinade. Thread about 5 shrimp onto each of 4 skewers. Place the skewers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp is done.

Step 5

Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add canola oil to the pan; swirl to coat. Add asparagus and peas; cook 3 minutes or until browned and lightly charred. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the reserved olive oil mixture to the asparagus mixture. Return the pan to high heat; cook 30 seconds or until the liquid almost evaporates. Sprinkle with salt and basil. Serve the asparagus mixture with the skewers.

Editorial Notes

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Ingredient substitutions

Instead of snap peas, use snow peas. The benefit of this substitution is that it will provide a crunchier texture to the dish, which will add a different dimension of flavor.
Instead of jalapeno pepper, use red pepper flakes. The benefit of this substitution is that it will provide a spicier flavor to the dish, adding some heat without having to use a whole jalapeno pepper.

Variations

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Grilled Vegetables Marinate the shrimp as directed in the recipe. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp onto skewers. Place the skewers on the grill rack and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp is done. Place the asparagus and snap peas on the grill rack and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until lightly charred. Remove from the grill and serve with the shrimp skewers.

Serve with

Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic - Roasted potatoes are the perfect side to this flavorful shrimp dish. The rosemary and garlic add an extra layer of flavor that pairs perfectly with the charred vegetables and shrimp. Plus, it's a simple dish to prepare that requires minimal ingredients and time.

Sauteed Spinach with Garlic and Lemon:

This simple side dish is a great complement to the roasted potatoes and shrimp. The garlic and lemon provide a bright flavor that pairs nicely with the shrimp and potatoes. Plus, it's a quick and easy dish to prepare that requires few ingredients and minimal time.