Spanish Grilled Shrimp Skewers and Pomodoro Risotto

Spanish Grilled Shrimp Skewers and Pomodoro Risotto is a super simple dish to prepare but definitely is not lacking in flavor.   The bright Spanish spices of Smoked Paprika and Tomato compliment the tender shrimp in this second recipe of my Father’s Day food series.

Seville is nestled in the Andalusian region of Spain not far from the Atlantic Ocean.  I wanted to capture the flavors of this region by using Oil & Vinegar’s Saveurade Sevilla to marinate the shrimp prior to grilling.  Since seafood is such a main staple in the food of this region of Spain, Jumbo Shrimp was the perfect accompaniment for these flavors.

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The Oil & Vinegar Saveurade Sevilla is super versatile you can use it as a marinade or a dressing/dip.  It has herbs and spices such as smoked paprika, tomato and garlic.  Together they provide a well rounded flavor profile that is tangy and subtly spicy.   Marinating the shrimp overnight in the Saveurade Sevilla and Spanish olive oil infuses the flavor and tenderizes the shrimp.

Now you are probably thinking to yourself “why do I have to use a Spanish olive oil can’t I just use the regular olive oil I get from the grocery store?”  Well let me explain a bit.  You see much like wine, olives grown in different regions take on different flavor profiles from the land and environment.  Spanish olive oils have a bit more bite unlike the Italian olive oils that have in my opinion a more creamy flavor profile.  Oil & Vinegar does a fantastic job of capturing and maintaining these specific regional flavor profiles in their products, which is why I use them so often.

These shrimp skewers are super simple to make and grill in no time.  Paired with the Pomodoro Risotto you have the perfect Spanish influenced summer meal.

I like to use bamboo skewers for this recipe.  Now here is a little tip!  Soak the bamboo skewers in cold water for 30 minutes prior to threading and grilling the shrimp.  This will ensure that the skewers do not burn up during the grilling process.  I made that mistake only once, and never again!

Impress your Father’s Day guests with this super simple and flavor packed recipe reminiscent of Seville Spain.  Don’t forget that Oil & Vinegar is offering a special discount for my readers!  Enter Simple20 while checking out online and receive a 20% discount off your purchase!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound uncooked Jumbo Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/3 bottle of Oil & Vinegar Saveurade Sevilla
• 2 Tablespoons of Oil & Vinegar Spanish Olive Oil
• Pinch of Salt and Pepper
• 2 Tablespoons Parsley, minced
• 1 package of Oil & Vinegar Pomodoro Risotto, plus ingredients required on package.

Directions:

In a large bowl mix together the Saveurade Sevilla, olive oil and shrimp.  Cover with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator overnight.

Prepare Pomodoro Risotto according to package directions.  You want to start the risotto first since the shrimp cook fairly fast.

Preheat your grill to medium heat.

Thread shrimp onto bamboo skewers

Place shrimp skewers onto grill and cook for 2 minutes on each side, until shrimp are pink and opaque.

Do not overcook or your shrimp will be tough and chewy!

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.