Venezuelan Shrimp Skewers
A delicious and easy-to-make dish from Venezuela, featuring succulent shrimp marinated in a mixture of spices and grilled to perfection on skewers.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound shrimppeeled and deveined
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor brushing skewers
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 teaspoon cuminground
- ●1 teaspoon corianderground
- ●1/2 teaspoon smoked paprikaoptional
- ●1/4 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●1/4 teaspoon black pepperto taste
- ●1 cup lovelychopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Add the shrimp to the marinade and mix well to coat.
- 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- 4
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 5
Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, leaving a little space between each shrimp.
- 6
Brush the skewers with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- 7
Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- 8
Transfer the skewers to a plate and garnish with lovely (chopped fresh cilantro or parsley).
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!