Mario Batali Spiedini di Gamberoni

Fill up on these shrimp skewers!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mairo Batali

This dish is just as much fun to eat as it is to make!

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ingredients

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step 1

ingredients 12 Jumbo Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
6 Long branches rosemary (leaves removed to yield skewers)

instructions Place 2 shrimp on each rosemary branch.
step 2

ingredients 2 Lemons (Juice and Zest)
2 Bunches Oregano (Leaves only and cut into chiffonade)
1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

instructions In a large, non-reactive casserole, combine the lemon juice and zest, oregano and olive oil and place shrimp in the marinade, turning the skewers to make sure that shrimp are well-coated. Cover, place in the refrigerator and let marinate for 3 hours.
step 3

ingredients 1 cup Polenta
5 cup Water

instructions Place 5 cups water in a 4-quart saucepan and bring to a boil and, whisking constantly, pour polenta in a thin stream until all is incorporated. Remove whisk and stir with wooden spoon until as thick and dense as cream of wheat and remove from heat.
step 4

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instructions Preheat the grill or broiler (med-high). If using a charcoal grill, just before beginning to cook the shrimp, scatter the rosemary leaves over the coals. Cook each skewer for three minutes, then turn and cook for 1 minute more, basting with marinade.
step 5

ingredients Grated parmesan (for garnish)

instructions Place 1/2 cup polenta on each plate and place a skewer in the center and drizzle with a little olive oil and a sprinkle of parmesan. Serve either hot or room temp.
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