Festive Spring Appetizer Pairings
Spanish-Style Garlicky Shrimp Skewers
Featuring Sterling Reserve Chardonnay
Sterling Vineyards 2022 Reserve Napa Valley Chardonnay is a balanced white wine that has refreshing citrus notes and a creamy, yet bright finish that pairs perfectly with these roasted shrimp skewers seasoned with lots of garlic and smoked paprika for a nod to Spain. A squeeze of lemon to finish the shrimp complements this medium-bodied white wine and echos the citrus notes in your glass.
Ingredients
- 12 medium-size skewers
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red chile flake
- 1 ½ pounds jumbo shrimp (22/24 per pound) peeled and deveined with tails
- Salt & freshly ground pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 lemons, cut into wedges for serving
Directions
- Soak the skewers in warm water for 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 425 F°. Line a sheet pan with parchment or aluminum foil. Use a microplane to grate the garlic in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and spices and whisk to combine. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to combine. Set aside for 15 minutes to marinate.
- Thread the shrimp onto the soaked skewers and arrange on the prepared pan in a single layer. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast until the shrimp are pink, firm, and opaque, 6-8 minutes. Arrange the shrimp on a platter and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve with the lemons on the side for squeezing.
