Green Olive Company

Spicy Calabrian Shrimp Kabobs

Flavorful, juicy, and a snap to make

Take your guests on a sensory trip to Italy's coastal sunbaked Reggio Calabria region, where spicy Calabrian chilies, sweet basil, pungent purple heirloom garlic, and piquant pecorino are produced in the rich Mediterranean soil.

Ingredients:

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

Marinade Ingredients:

1/3 cup Calabrian Pesto Olive Oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 clove minced garlic
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
1 tablespoon freshly chopped basil
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Garlic Butter:

1/3 cup melted butter or 1/3 cup Green Olive Company Garlic Infused Olive Oil as a healthier alternative
1 clove minced garlic
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley (stems removed)

Instructions:

1. Pre-soak skewers in water for 30-60 minutes

2. Combine all Marinade Ingredients in bowl and whisk. Allow shrimp to marinate for 30 minutes.

3. Preheat grill to high, then turn it down to 275 F-300 F.

4. Thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill 2-3 minutes per side with lid closed

5. Drizzle with melted Garlic Butter mixture when serving for a luscious finishing touch.