Cast Iron Grilled Rosemary Shrimp Skewers
by: Chef Ed Richardson
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
2 to 3 rosemary sprigs, woody stems reserved for skewers
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
zest of 1 lemon
1/2 Teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 Teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of chili flakes, optional
1 to 2 lemons, halved
1 Tablespoon butter
fresh parsley or chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat a Wolf Induction Cooktop with a grill griddle or cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Lightly oil the cooking surface.
Strip most of the leaves from the rosemary sprigs, leaving a small amount at the top for presentation. Thread the shrimp onto the rosemary stems, piercing them with the tip of a knife if needed.
In a bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, Kosher salt, black pepper, and chili flakes, if using. Toss to coat evenly and allow to marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
Place the shrimp skewers on the hot grill griddle and cook undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly charred. Turn and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until the shrimp are just cooked through.
Place the lemon halves cut-side down on the griddle and cook until deeply caramelized and lightly charred, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the butter to the griddle and lightly baste the shrimp. Remove the shrimp from the heat and transfer to a serving platter.
Squeeze the charred lemons over the shrimp and garnish with fresh parsley or chives before serving.