Seafood Skewers

I can provide you with a recipe for making delicious seafood skewers. This dish is perfect for a summer meal or an elegant barbecue. Here are the ingredients and the method to create seafood skewers.

Ingredients

• 300 g of peeled and cleaned shrimp
• 200 g of calamari cut into rings
• 200 g of shelled mussels
• 200 g of scampi
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 red bell pepper
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 cloves of crushed garlic
• Chopped parsley to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Toothpicks or long wooden skewers

Preparation

1. Begin by soaking the wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes before cooking, if you are using this type of skewer, to prevent them from burning on the grill.
2. Clean and cut the bell peppers into pieces similar in size to the seafood you are using.
3. Prepare a marinade by mixing in a bowl the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, crushed garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
4. Place the seafood in a bowl and pour the marinade over it. Let it marinate for about 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator.
5. Thread alternatively on each skewer bell peppers and seafood, evenly distributing the various types.
6. Heat the grill or barbecue to medium-high temperature.
7. Cook the skewers for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until the seafood turns pink and is cooked, yet still juicy.
8. Occasionally baste with the remaining marinade during cooking to keep the skewers moist and flavored.

Remember to carefully remove the skewers from the grill and serve them hot.

Curiosity

Seafood skewers are a classic of Mediterranean cuisine, often present in the culinary traditions of the Italian coastal areas. They are characterized by their versatility and the possibility of being enriched with aromatic herbs such as rosemary or thyme for an extra boost in flavor.

Enjoy your meal!