A fragrant, unique way to prepare shrimp. It’s a mild, simple preparation so be sure to use high quality seafood. Skewering the shrimp in a row with 2 skewers ensures that they remain elongated and do not curl up while in the oven.
makes 12 shrimp
ingredients
12 shrimp, deveined
4 skewers
1 Tbsp ginger purée
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
instructions
Preheat the oven to 300F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine the ginger, vanilla, black pepper, salt & oil. Whisk to combine. Add the shrimp and coat in the marinade.
Take 6 shrimp and skewer the front of them together, then take a second skewer and pierce near the tail. Do this for the next set of 6 shrimp.
Place the 2 sets of 6 shrimp on the baking sheet and bake for 7-8 minutes. Check doneness. Shrimp should appear opaque and not translucent.
Remove the skewers before serving.
ideas / variations
To make this with vegetables, try it with zucchini or another mild vegetable.
Add to salads or eat with rice.
Use this as part of a board to serve with squid ink rotis, cranberry relish & saffron yogurt.
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