Shrimp Skewers with Black Garlic Sea Salt
These shrimp skewers with Black Garlic Sea Salt are a simple seafood recipe built for quick cooking and big savory flavor. Shrimp cooks fast on skewers, making it useful for weeknight dinners, grilling, appetizers, rice bowls, or party plates. Black Garlic Sea Salt gives the shrimp a deeper umami finish than plain salt, pairing especially well with citrus, herbs, butter, olive oil, and grilled vegetables. It works as a fast seafood recipe with a clear Black Garlic Sea Salt flavor focus.
Ingredients (for 4 skewers):
12 shrimps, cleaned and peeled
1 tbsp of oil
1 tsp of oregano
A pinch of black garlic sea salt
For the cous cous salad:
7 oz of cooked cous cous
½ tbsp of oil
1 tbsp of fresh parsley
1 oz of walnuts, chopped
1 oz of sun dried tomatoes, chopped
A pinch of black garlic sea salt
Why Black Garlic Sea Salt Works in These Shrimp Skewers
Black Garlic Sea Salt works with shrimp because seafood benefits from clean salinity and savory depth. The black garlic flavor adds umami and a subtle sweetness that complements grilled or pan-cooked shrimp without covering up the seafood. It also pairs naturally with lemon, lime, butter, olive oil, rice, vegetables, and fresh herbs.
Instructions:
Add shrimps to a bowl, drizzle with oil and season with oregano and black garlic sea salt
Skewer them on wooden skewers, and cook in a hot pan with some oil, for about 3 minutes on each side
Mix the cous cous salad ingredients together and serve
Top with the cooked shrimp skewers
FAQ:
Q: How do I know when shrimp skewers are done?
A: Shrimp are done when they turn opaque and firm. Pull them from the heat before they curl tightly and become rubbery.
Q: Can I grill these shrimp skewers?
A: Yes. Use a hot grill or grill pan and cook quickly on each side until the shrimp are opaque and firm.
Q: What should I serve with shrimp skewers?
A: Serve with corn salsa, rice, grilled vegetables, salad, tacos, lemon wedges, or a light dipping sauce.