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Grilled Shrimp Appetizer

April 18, 2014 by Mary 42 Comments

I made several dishes last weekend. Some very good, some not so. It happens. Fortunately it was just my very close family that suffered. First off, on Friday night, I made this really delicious, really simple grilled shrimp appetizer. Here are all the ingredients. grilled shrimp appetizer ingredients

I didn’t measure and you won’t have to either. I know you all have good enough judgment to make this work. Just eye it and feel it and you’ll do a-ok. Eat this dish with friends as you’ll want to suck the shrimp shells of all the smokey spicy wonderfulness and you’ll get all messy peeling them – but they’re so good.grilled shrimp appetizer

You see, I went to buy salmon fillets to roast and serve with my already made rhubarb marmalade and then I saw the shrimp. My husband LOVES shrimp. Me? Ehh. It’s good, but I never crave it like I do oysters! (He hates oysters) But I know he loves shrimp, yet I really wanted salmon for dinner and the marmalade was already made. So I bought 9 shrimp – as an appetizer!! 5 for him, 4 for me. And then on the drive up to the country, I completely forgot about them. We arrived, unpacked and here I was surprised by the shrimp (duh – I bought them.) and had to figure out something quick to do with them as it was getting late. Here’s what I did – and they were scrumptious!!

GRILLED SHRIMP APPETIZER – serves 2

9 – 10 large shrimp with shells on, rinsed several times and patted dry
Salt
Pepper
1 star anise
1 red chili, crushed with seeds
Swirl of olive oil
Smoked paprika – heavy sprinkling

Combine and toss all ingredients together. Let marinate for 10 -15 minutes. Toss on the grill on high heat for about 2 minutes, just until pink and done. Serve immediately.

It’s finger lickin’ good!
Grilled shrimp with smoked paprika

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Then, last Saturday, I was determined to make pizzas from homemade pizza dough. The Times had a big article on pizza dough and pizzas the previous Wednesday and I was hyped. Our oldest son was coming to the country with his girlfriend for the weekend and I was making these pizzas with a big beautiful salad to greet them when they arrived for lunch. Well, the pizzas sucked. They looked good but the only one that was any good was the pesto. Before I tell you any more, I really need to work on this one. The Mario Batali recipe needs some refining. Actually he has about three different recipes online for the dough and I need to get the 00 flour – that I couldn’t find. So stay tuned and I’ll find that flour and try this one again – and then tell you about it. xoxo, Mary

 

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  1. Diane Hoey says

    April 18, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    Hi Mary,
    When you find 00 flour maybe you can put it in your next ingredient box.

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      April 19, 2014 at 2:36 PM

      Diane, that’s a great idea!! Thanks!

      Reply
  2. ela@GrayApron says

    April 19, 2014 at 12:33 AM

    I won’t disagree…the shrimp do look finger-licking for sure. And those pizza…nice. I bet your son and the girl enjoyed it! 🙂 ela

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      May 2, 2014 at 6:06 PM

      Well the pizza was not very good – but the shrimp – that’s definitely a repeat!!

      Reply
  3. Roger Stowell says

    April 19, 2014 at 2:48 AM

    Good to see success and failure travelling hand in hand…..just like real life. Nice post;)

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      May 2, 2014 at 6:07 PM

      Oh I’ve got plenty of mess-ups!! Thanks Roger!

      Reply
  4. Bam's Kitchen says

    April 19, 2014 at 3:27 AM

    I love your addition of star anise to the shrimp, looks delicious. I would not mind a slice of pizza on the side… Have a super weekend. BAM
    Bam’s Kitchen recently posted…Rainbow Veggie Spring RollsMy Profile

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      May 2, 2014 at 6:10 PM

      Yes, I thought the star anise addition was my little stroke of genius – something a little different! Next time a cinnamon stick might also be nice. I love the sweet/savory, mysterious spice thing going on, don’t you?

      Reply
  5. Angie (@angiesrecipess) says

    April 19, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    These grilled shrimp look lipsmackingly delicious, Mary. Sorry to hear that pizza didn’t turn out well…they however look quite appetizing and comforting.
    Have a beautiful weekend!
    Angie
    Angie (@angiesrecipess) recently posted…Kamut Almond CookiesMy Profile

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      May 2, 2014 at 6:13 PM

      Angie, you’re right – the pizzas looked good – but the crusts sucked. The shrimp, another story, I highly recommend!

      Reply
  6. Jovina Coughlin says

    April 19, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    Mary, the shrimp look delicious. Like your husband – a fan of shrimp but not oysters.
    I buy my 00 flour from King Arthur – online. I also like to use the recipes from the Artisan Bread in Five Minutes bakers: http://www.artisanbreadinfive.com/
    You use their method to make a large batch that can go in the refrigerator or freezer for future pizzas or make all four at once.
    Jovina Coughlin recently posted…Make An Abruzzi Inspired DinnerMy Profile

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      May 2, 2014 at 6:20 PM

      Jovina – thanks so much for the tip on the flour and recipe. I’m going to go there and order the flour now and try this again next weekend!

      Reply
  7. apuginthekitchen says

    April 19, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    Those shrimp look so good, whether appetizer or main I would love them. The pizza looks really good. I have 00 flour but have never used it. I should try making pizza dough with it.
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    • Mary Frances says

      May 2, 2014 at 6:21 PM

      Suzanne – try the pizza dough – or messenger that flour over to me! (just kidding)

      Reply
  8. yummychunklet says

    April 19, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    Tasty looking appetizer!
    yummychunklet recently posted…ffwD: Baby Bok Choy, Sugar Snaps and Garlic en PapilloteMy Profile

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      May 2, 2014 at 6:22 PM

      It was really, really good!!

      Reply
  9. Margaret Brown says

    April 19, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    If it takes 00 flour, let’s
    pass. Love you.

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      May 3, 2014 at 7:44 PM

      I know – I have so many flours already – white, multi-grain, whole wheat, bread, rice, potato – and now I have to add another! Love you too!

      Reply
  10. Ringo says

    April 20, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    There are times when serving shrimp in the shell is not appropriate – too messy. Have you tried this recipe using peeled raw shrimp?
    Ringo recently posted…The Dock – Fine Dining in Newport Beach, CAMy Profile

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      May 4, 2014 at 1:38 PM

      No I haven’t but surely you could try it. I would just use less of everything since you don’t have the shells protecting the shrimp and blocking the spices. Particularly use less of the smoked paprika.

      Reply
  11. tinywhitecottage says

    April 21, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    Shrimp looks great! And actually the pizza’s do too. That’s always so disappointment when you have high expectation for a recipe and it doesn’t deliver! Especially when you make for a special occasion.
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    • Mary Frances says

      May 4, 2014 at 1:39 PM

      I know!!! I was so psyched for the pizzas. It was a bummer!

      Reply
  12. wok with ray says

    April 21, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    Those shrimp looks amazing and flavorful. Like you, I am not very fond of eating shrimp but these guys with the seasoning that you put, will definitely do it for me. Looks delicious. Have a good week Mary Frances. 🙂
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    • Mary Frances says

      May 4, 2014 at 1:41 PM

      Oh I like shrimp – I just don’t crave them – like I do oysters! This seasoning mix was really good. I think you would like it, Ray!

      Reply
  13. Danielle @ theCHARMITspot says

    April 22, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    Shrimp and pizza. You made me so hungry!!
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    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      May 4, 2014 at 1:41 PM

      :))))

      Reply
  14. Daleen says

    April 22, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    My fingers feel messy just reading your wonderful words.
    You had me at shrimp then grabbed me with the smoked paprika. Oh la la.

    Your photos are so clear I want to touch them.

    Thanks for sharing your goodness.

    I feel lucky I stopped by today.

    YUM
    Daleen recently posted…you can’t eat an egg through the computerMy Profile

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      May 4, 2014 at 1:42 PM

      Thanks Daleen!! Thank you for stopping by – how nice to hear from you!!

      Reply
  15. Mandy - The Complete Book says

    April 23, 2014 at 4:37 AM

    Scrumptious from beginning to end. I recently found 00 flour and loved using it, although normal flour is equally as good.
    Have a wonderful day.
    🙂 Mandy xo
    Mandy – The Complete Book recently posted…Naan BreadMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      May 4, 2014 at 1:43 PM

      Thanks Mandy!! Is 00 flour finer than regular flour?

      Reply
  16. Janice Powell says

    April 23, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    I absolutely love smoked paprika and have that very same brand. I use it so much, I’m afraid my food is going to all taste the same! 😉 This shrimp looks delicious… ~Janice

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      May 4, 2014 at 1:45 PM

      LOL! Janice, you might also look for some real Spanish versions of smoked paprika if you like it so much!

      Reply
  17. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    April 23, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    Great looking grilled shrimp. Smoked paprika has such lovely flavor, doesn’t it? I haven’t played with 00 flour yet — I’m looking forward to it!
    John@Kitchen Riffs recently posted…Homemade Deviled HamMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      May 4, 2014 at 1:46 PM

      Thanks John!! Yes, smoked paprika adds a really nice flavor, just as long as you don’t use too much!

      Reply
  18. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz says

    April 24, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    Great to read about non success. people assume as a food blogger we only create perfection, NOT. The shrimps – which I love – look amazing.
    Evelyne@cheapethniceatz recently posted…Dim Sum with Shumai and Law Bok GowMy Profile

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      May 4, 2014 at 1:47 PM

      Evelyne – you’re so right – I’ve got plenty of screw-ups!

      Reply
  19. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    April 24, 2014 at 7:59 PM

    00 flour is really common here. I have no trouble finding it at all the local supermarkets. Either we make a lot more pasta and pizza dough here or your stores just don’t get it. 🙂

    The shrimp and those pizzas look good to me.
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    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      May 4, 2014 at 1:48 PM

      Really?!! That’s so great you can find it in a normal grocery store!

      Reply
  20. Barb Bamber says

    April 25, 2014 at 12:02 AM

    I’ve been looking everywhere for that 00 flour here in Calgary as well. No luck so far, I think it makes a big difference in the pizza crust..but don’t know because I can’t find any lol! They look beautiful to me! Love that shrimp recipe.. my family would too and I love that it’s not too many ingredients for great results!! xx
    Barb Bamber recently posted…Pansy Wacky Cake ~ Gluten Free ‘n VeganMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      May 4, 2014 at 1:50 PM

      Barb – Jovina told me you can buy the 00 flour at King Arthur online. Check it out! The shrimp are so simple and so delicious – give it a go!

      Reply
  21. Ayesha says

    May 5, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    wow Mary, that’s a lovely appetizer and such a delish pizza on the side!! drooling…

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      May 6, 2014 at 12:08 AM

      Thanks Ayesha!! You’re sweet!

      Reply

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