Shrimp skewers

Happy 4th of July, for those of you who celebrate it! For those of you who do not celebrate this day, happy day anyway. After all, being alive is a pretty good reason to celebrate, isn't it?
Today's recipe is perfect for barbecue reunions and I can assure you that you are going to rock when you serve this to your friends and family. Shrimp skewers are the easiest to make and to cause an impression. Besides, they cook in no time (can you beat 4 minutes?). The secret is to make a really flavorful marinade and let the shrimp suck all the flavors. The rest is pure enjoyment.

So, here follows my recipe for shrimp skewers (the quantities shown are for half a pound of shrimp. Adapt accordingly).
If not using prepared shrimp, start by peel and devein your shrimp. If using prepared shrimp, just make sure they are completely peeled. Then, take your blender and put in 1/4 a cup of soy sauce, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of fresh grated ginger, 1/2 a teaspoon of hot red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds, and a pinch of black pepper. Blend until obtaining a homogeneous mixture (it is possible that the coriander seeds do not blend completely but that is okay). Taste for salt and correct if necessary (the reason for not adding it in the beginning is because the soy sauce is salty already). In a bowl, mix the marinade with the shrimp and let it rest for 1 hour at room temperature or over night in the fridge.
The next step is assembling the skewers. I used bamboo skewers but you can use whatever works for you. If using bamboo remember to soak them in water so they do not burn on the grill. 
I chose to put 5 shrimp in each skewer but, again, this is nothing really straight. When the skewers are all assembled is time to cook them. They cook really fast so I suggest you put them on the grill on the last minute. Grill them 2 minutes on each side and enjoy!



I must admit that I was really proud of myself with this recipe. The marinade smelled great and the shrimp absorbed all those amazing flavors. It was fresh, garlicky, with a slight Asian hint. Everything I can possibly write will not make you understand how good these shrimp were so, please, give it a try and let me know what you think. 

Happy cooking and bon appetit!!

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