Modena Shrimp Skewers

Amazingly delicious meal!

John is our grill master, specializing in shrimp and salmon these days for me.

Modena Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined w/ tail off
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan salt

BBQ Directions

1. In a large ceramic or glass bowl, toss 1 lb deveined/tail off shrimp with 1/4 cup EVOO, 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp dried basil, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan salt – then set in fridge to marinate for 15 – 30 mins.
2. Heat BBQ grill to medium heat.
3. Thread 1 lb marinated shrimp onto skewers.
4. Grill skewered shrimp on both sides for about 6 – 8 mins total, until shrimp is opaque and fully cooked.

Pan-Sear Directions

1. In a large ceramic or glass bowl, toss 1 lb deveined/tail off shrimp with 1/4 cup EVOO, 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp dried basil, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan salt – then set in fridge to marinate for 15 – 30 mins.
2. Heat 1 Tbsp EVOO (this is in addition to EVOO called for in ingredients) in large skillet over high heat on stovetop, until smoking.
3. Add marinated shrimp to pan, in single layer, and cook until edges turn pink (about 1 min).
4. Stir/flip shrimp and cook for about 30 secs more, until all shrimp is opaque except for the centers.
5. Cover skillet, and let shrimp stand for 1 min, until cooked through.

NOTE: Some of the below Nutrition Facts numbers are elevated as all marinade is included in the data, when – in reality – you won’t be consuming most of the marinade.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving	3 oz grilled shrimp
Calories	160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 170mg	57%
Sodium 650mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 21g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 60mg	5%
Iron 1.8mg	10%
Potassium 250mg	5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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