Grilled Shrimp with Smoky Red Pepper Dip
Simple grilled shrimp are lightly seasoned and then paired with a silky and smoky roasted pepper dip in this crowd pleasing yet easy party app. Jarred roasted peppers are the secret to the so-simple yet so-delicious dip. It’s also delicious with veggie dippers, as a sandwich spread or spooned over grilled chicken or fish for dinner.
Ingredients
2 cups roasted peppers rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon walnut oil
1 clove garlic finely chopped
1 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Garnish
chopped fresh oregano or parsley
1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
To make dip
Purée roasted peppers, walnut oil, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt in a food processor and serve garnished with optional oregano and parsley. May be made up to 2 days ahead.
To make shrimp
Toss shrimp with olive oil, additional 1/2 tsp smoked paprika and 1/4 tsp kosher salt.
Coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray and heat over high heat. Grill shrimp for 2 minutes per side or until firm.
Cool to room temperature and serve with dip.
Notes
If you're really in a hurry? Just swap in pre-cooked steamed shrimp to serve with the dip on small skewers.
Nutritional Information
CALORIES: 92kcal
CARBOHYDRATES: 6g
PROTEIN: 1g
FAT: 7g
SODIUM: 2209mg
POTASSIUM: 232mg
FIBER: 2g
VITAMIN A: 1345IU
VITAMIN C: 65.6mg
CALCIUM: 57mg
IRON: 1.7mg
