Seafood Skewers

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

Ingredients

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

Preparation

1. Start by soaking the wooden skewers in water for about 30 minutes before cooking, if 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 the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, crushed garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
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 the bell peppers and seafood alternately onto each skewer, distributing the various types evenly.
6. Heat the grill or barbecue to medium-high temperature.
7. Cook the skewers for about 3-5 minutes per side, or until the seafood has turned pink and is cooked through but still juicy.
8. Baste occasionally with the remaining marinade during cooking to keep the skewers moist and flavorful.

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

Fun Facts

Seafood skewers are a classic of Mediterranean cuisine, often featured in the culinary traditions of 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!