Grilled Shrimp with Smoky Red Pepper Dip

Simple grilled shrimp are lightly seasoned and then paired with a silky and smoky roasted pepper dip in this crowd pleasing yet easy party app. Jarred roasted peppers are the secret to the so-simple yet so-delicious dip. It’s also delicious with veggie dippers, as a sandwich spread or spooned over grilled chicken or fish for dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 cups roasted peppers rinsed and drained

• 1 tablespoon walnut oil

• 1 clove garlic finely chopped

• 1 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional Garnish

• chopped fresh oregano or parsley

• 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

To make dip

• Purée roasted peppers, walnut oil, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt in a food processor and serve garnished with optional oregano and parsley. May be made up to 2 days ahead.

To make shrimp

• Toss shrimp with olive oil, additional 1/2 tsp smoked paprika and 1/4 tsp kosher salt.

• Coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray and heat over high heat. Grill shrimp for 2 minutes per side or until firm.

• Cool to room temperature and serve with dip.

Notes

If you’re really in a hurry? Just swap in pre-cooked steamed shrimp to serve with the dip on small skewers.

Nutritional Information

CALORIES: **92kcal
**CARBOHYDRATES: 6g
PROTEIN: 1g
FAT: 7g
SODIUM: 2209mg
POTASSIUM: 232mg
FIBER: 2g
VITAMIN A: 1345IU
VITAMIN C: 65.6mg
CALCIUM: 57mg
IRON: 1.7mg