Shrimp Spedini

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael ChiarelloEpisode: Surprise Party

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (16)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(16)

Cook Time:
12 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
6 servings (5 shrimp per person)

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 12 min
Total:: 32 min

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Ingredients

Vinaigrette:

1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup olive oil
12 cloves garlic, sliced into 1/8-inch slices
1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
1/8 cup sherry vinegar
4 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley leaves
30 extra-large shrimp (16 to 20 count), peeled, tails on
30 paper thin slices pancetta (ask deli counter to cut)
12 long sprigs fresh rosemary

Vinaigrette:

Directions

Put 1/2 cup olive oil and garlic in a small saucepan and turn heat to high. When garlic begins to turn light brown, add the peppers and cook until garlic is medium brown. Turn off the heat and cool to room temperature. Then add the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, scallions, and parsley.

Preheat a grill.

Wrap each shrimp with a piece of pancetta. Skewer a couple onto the woody end of each rosemary sprig. Grill the shrimp for 2 minutes on each side. Keep the rosemary over the end of the grill away from the direct flame. Transfer to a serving platter and spoon over vinaigrette.

Chef's note: If preparing this dressing 1 day ahead, add the scallions and parsley just before serving.

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Comments & Reviews

recipe Shrimp Spedini
Melissa Marblehead, MA 10-15-2009
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Error in written recipe?
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I watched the show and he called for using 1/2 cup of oil TOTAL. The recipe lists 1/2 cup first, then finishing with 1/4... cup. If you followed his show, it would be 1/4 cup first, then another 1/4 cup afterwards. That may be why it seemed too oily for most. Read more
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annmarie massena, NY 07-04-2009
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easy treat
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

When I made this recipe I changed a few things. I choose to not add any additional oil. Also once the oil, garlic and peppers... had cooled I pured them together before adding the parsley and scallion. My family raved so its a keeper. Read more
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Kathy Long Valley, NJ 03-01-2009
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Great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I tasted the vinagrette before adding the extra 1/4 c and decide to add only one additonal TBS. It still wasn't quite bright... enough of a flavor so I probably added anthoer TBS of vinegar. I guess it can all depend on the products your using as to what adjustments you may need to make. But after that it was great. I also cover rosemary with foil because it burns very easily. Will keep this one for sure!!Read more
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jill redwood city, CA 09-23-2008
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vinagrette?
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

The shrimp was good, however the vinagrette was WAY too oily. No acid flavor to it at all. If I made it again, I woul add... at least two tablespoons of vinegar.Read more
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Lesleigh El Dorado Hills, CA 07-16-2008
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Disappointed
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

This recipe was disappointing after reading the rave reviews. The rosemary fragrance imparted to the shrimp during the bbq... process was much too overpowering--couldn't taste the delicate flavor of the shrimp. It might be better using wooden skewers but it just wasn't that great and the vinaigrette was oily--3/4 c. olive oil to 1/8 c. vinegar--that's a lot!Read more
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Clare Tempe, AZ 12-06-2007
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Christmas party.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe because it was quick and easy. The party was for 30 people and within 10 mins the shrimp was completely... gone. I had a nibble before had Thank Goodness. They were a big hit. Delicious.Read more