Tapas Platter with Grilled Spanish Shrimp
A Spanish-inspired tapas platter featuring grilled shrimp, delicate olives, and platter of fresh plums. Perfect for a light and refreshing snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Spanish ShrimpFresh or frozen, peeled and deveined
- ●1/2 cup pitted Delicate OlivesGreen or black olives, sliced
- ●2 plums, sliced Fresh PlumsAny variety, but Spanish or Italian plums work best
- ●1 baguette, sliced Tapas BreadCrusty bread, ideal for dipping
- ●2 tablespoons Olive OilHigh-quality, extra-virgin olive oil
- ●1 tablespoon Lemon JuiceFreshly squeezed, for marinade
- ●1 teaspoon Garlic PowderFor seasoning shrimp
- ●1/2 teaspoon SaltFor seasoning shrimp
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black PepperFor seasoning shrimp
- ●1/4 cup chopped Fresh ParsleyFor garnish
Instructions
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1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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3. Add the shrimp to the marinade and mix to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
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4. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and place them on the grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through.
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5. Meanwhile, toast the baguette slices on the grill or in a toaster.
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6. Arrange the toasted bread, olives, and plum slices on a platter.
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7. Once the shrimp are cooked, place them on top of the platter.
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8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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9. Serve the tapas platter with the grilled shrimp as the main attraction.
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10. Enjoy your delicious and easy tapas platter!