Charred Lemon Shrimp Skewers

• red wine vinegar↗1⁄4 cup
• lemons↗2

  zested and lemons halved

• olive oil↗2⁄3 cup
• rosemary↗2 sprigs
• red bell pepper↗1

  stemmed and seeded and chopped into 1 1/2-inch pieces

• red onion↗1

  medium, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

• cremini mushrooms↗8 ounces

  cut in half

• zucchini1

  medium, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

• shrimp↗20

  large, peeled, tail and head removed (about 1 1/4 pound)

• smoked paprika↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• kosher salt↗
• ground black pepper↗
• Garlic Green Sauce↗
• garlic cloves↗2

  roughly chopped

• almonds↗1⁄4 cup
• cup parsley, roughly chopped↗3⁄4
• cup mint, roughly chopped↗3⁄4
• anchovies↗2
• cup olive oil↗1⁄2
• lemon, juiced↗1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, whisk to combine red wine vinegar, lemon zest and olive oil. Pour half of marinade into a bowl with the rosemary sprigs, red bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, salt and pepper and toss well to combine. Keep in bowl or transfer to a large resealable bag and marinate for a minimum 2 hours and up to 4 hours.

2. 2

   Pour remaining marinade in a bowl with shrimp. Season with smoked paprika, salt and pepper and combine well. Keep in bowl or transfer to a resealable bag and marinate, refrigerated, for 2 hours.

3. 3

   For the garlic green sauce, combine garlic cloves, almonds, parsley, mint, anchovies, olive oil and lemon juice in a blender or mortar and pestle and blitz until combined.

4. 4

   Soak 8-12 wooden skewers in warm water for 20 minutes before threading 5-6 shrimp on each one, repeating with remaining shrimp. Thread vegetables onto separate skewers, alternating between ingredients.

5. 5

   Grill vegetables skewers on a high heat grill (350-400 F.) uncovered, turning 3-4 times for 10-12 minutes or until charred and slightly tender, set aside.

6. 6

   Apply shrimp to the heat and constantly turn for 2-3 minute or until golden red and cooked, then cook the 2 lemons, cut side down, for 4 minutes or until charred.

7. 7

   To serve, place half the garlic green sauce down on a serving dish, place the skewers down and finish with more green sauce on top. Serve charred lemons on the side.