This succulent and spicy grilled shrimp recipe is an update of a vintage southern favorite. It's a quick and easy dinner but it looks fabulously fancy!
Put the water, lime juice, and cayenne in a casserole dish and add skewers.
Set aside.
Roasted Tomato Creole Sauce
Preheat the oven to 425F.
Add the tomatoes, peppers, and onion to a large bowl.
Add the olive oil and herbes de Provence - mix well so that all the vegetables are coated.
Place the vegetables on a heavy baking sheet without overcrowding.
Put into the oven until the vegetables are tender and charred areas appear on the skins. About 10 to 20 minutes. Watch carefully!
Meanwhile add the remaining olive oil to a heavy skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter.
Heat it up and add the garlic and celery.
Saute until soft.
Add the roasted vegetables.
Gently stir in salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with a little Tony Chachere's
Taste and adjust seasoning. Add sugar if needed. Set aside in a warm spot.
Grilled Shrimp
Heat up the grill.
Peel and devein shrimp. Remove skewers from water.
Add about 4 shrimp to each skewer, making sure there is space between each.
Brush both sides with olive oil.
Sprinkle with Tony Chachere's seasoning - more if you like spicy and less if you like it less spicy.
Grill about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
To Serve
Serve the skewers over the roasted Creole sauce.
Notes
Storage:Grilled shrimp can be put in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 4 days.You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.Tips:Don't over cook the shrimp or it will be rubbery. Remove from the grill as soon as it's pink.
Soaking the wooden or bamboo skewers keeps them from catching fire.
You can give the shrimp more flavor by soaking the skewers in water with herbs and spices added. Just don't add alcohol!
Thread shrimp on the skewers in opposite directions, every other one. They're easier to turn that way and won't spin on the skewer.
Actual grill time will depend on the size of your shrimp.
These make a delicious appetizer for summer parties.
Make spicy shrimp kabobs by adding bell pepper chunks and pineapple between the shrimp on the skewers.