Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Romesco

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Romesco
The recipe Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Romesco could satisfy your European craving in about 45 minutes. Watching your figure? This dairy free and pescatarian recipe has 288 calories, 39g of protein, and 7g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up jumbo shrimp, wine vinegar, blanched almonds, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 35
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To prepare romesco, place tomatoes and garlic in a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray.
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Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until tender. Cool. Peel and seed tomatoes; peel garlic.
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Combine 1/2 cup water, 3 tablespoons vinegar, crushed red pepper, and chiles in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
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Remove from heat.
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Let stand, covered, 30 minutes.
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Drain. Discard stems and seeds from chiles.
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Heat a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
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Add almonds; cook 2 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
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Remove from pan.
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Add bread to pan; cook 2 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently.
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Place tomatoes, garlic, chiles, 2 tablespoons vinegar, almonds, bread, 2 tablespoons water, salt, oil, paprika, and pepper in a food processor; process mixture until smooth.
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Prepare grill or broiler.
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Thread the shrimp onto 12 (8-inch) skewers.
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Place skewers on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray, and cook 3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are done.
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Sprinkle shrimp with parsley, if desired.
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Serve with romesco.
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Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp on the menu? Try pairing with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. You could try GIFFT by Kathie Lee Gifford Pinot Grigio. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 15 dollars per bottle.
GIFFT by Kathie Lee Gifford Pinot Grigio
GIFFT by Kathie Lee Gifford Pinot Grigio
GIFFT Pinot Grigio bursts with lively pear and tropical fruits, balanced by crisp acidity and an elegantly refined freshness. Featuring ripe stone fruit and citrus aromas, this wine showcases melon, nectarine and Meyer lemon flavors that finish light and refreshing.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score30
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