Fragrant Shrimp and Red Pepper Shish Kebab
4 servings
41 minutes
Aromatic shrimp and red pepper skewers are a vibrant dish of Chinese cuisine, combining the tenderness of seafood with the spiciness of spices. This culinary creation draws inspiration from traditional Chinese grilling techniques, allowing the ingredients to fully express their flavors. Juicy shrimp marinated in rum and curry paste acquire a light sweetness and deep spicy aroma, while red pepper adds juiciness and a hint of smokiness. Cayenne and fragrant pepper create a subtle heat that is harmoniously balanced by the freshness of cilantro. The skewers are served hot, perfectly complementing meals with sauces or fragrant rice. This is an ideal dish for cozy evenings outdoors and gastronomic experiments with Eastern flavors.
1
Remove seeds and stems from the peppers and cut them into 24 equal pieces.
- Red sweet pepper: 2 pieces
2
Preheat the grill or barbecue.
3
Skewer raw peeled shrimp and pieces of pepper.
- Peeled shrimp: 500 g
- Red sweet pepper: 2 pieces
4
In a small bowl, mix rum, olive oil, curry, allspice, and cayenne pepper. Brush the skewers and let them sit for 5 minutes. Then, add salt.
- Dark rum: 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Madras curry paste: 1.5 teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground allspice: 0.3 teaspoon
- Coarse salt: to taste
5
Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes until done. Serve with cilantro sauce (see note).
- Peeled shrimp: 500 g
- Red sweet pepper: 2 pieces