Shrimp Spedini

9 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 12 cloves garlic, sliced into 1/8-inch slices
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1/8 cup sherry vinegar
  • 4 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley leaves
  • 30 extra-large shrimp (16 to 20 count), peeled, tails on
  • 30 paper thin slices pancetta (ask deli counter to cut)
  • 12 long sprigs fresh rosemary

Directions

  1. 1
    Put 1/2 cup olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan and turn heat to high.
  2. 2
    When garlic begins to turn light brown, add the peppers and cook until garlic is medium brown.
  3. 3
    Turn off the heat and cool to room temperature.
  4. 4
    Then add the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, scallions, and parsley.
  5. 5
    Preheat a grill.
  6. 6
    Wrap each shrimp with a piece of pancetta.
  7. 7
    Skewer a couple onto the woody end of each rosemary sprig.
  8. 8
    Grill the shrimp for 2 minutes on each side.
  9. 9
    Keep the rosemary over the end of the grill away from the direct flame.
  10. 10
    Transfer to a serving platter and spoon over vinaigrette.
  11. 11
    Chef's note: If preparing this dressing 1 day ahead, add the scallions and parsley just before serving.

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