Sea Skewers
- Lactose Free
- Energy Kcal 117
- Carbohydrates g 2.5
- of which sugars g 2.5
- Protein g 17.3
- Fats g 3.8
- of which saturated fat g 1.07
- Fiber g 0.2
- Cholesterol mg 123
- Sodium mg 475
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 10 min
- Makes: 8 pieces
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Warm weather means families often crave meals that bring a bit of brightness and color to the table—and seafood skewers fit the bill every time. Fresh pieces of seafood threaded with crisp, vibrant veggies create a plate that looks good and feels just right for outdoor get-togethers or weekday dinners. What makes seafood skewers stand out? Versatility plays a big part. Kids and adults both like the mix of options you get—maybe some shrimp skewers, maybe a couple of chunks of flaky fish, or even a bit of squid tossed in for the adventurous eaters. Sprinkled with a hint of smoked paprika or brushed with a favorite marinade, these skewers pull DOUBLE DUTY with both flavor and visual appeal. Bright colors and a juicy look pretty much guarantee that everyone’s reaching for seconds. Plus, since grilled seafood recipes use such a simple ingredient lineup, families never feel overwhelmed by extra fuss.
Weekend parties, quick weeknight meals, or even holiday cookouts—all of them work well with these quick and easy skewers. Home cooks appreciate a moist skewer that doesn’t dry out, and the light, DELICIOUS flavors mean even picky eaters tend to ask for more. Bowl of fresh fruit or some crunchy salad on the side (or even tucked right in with your seafood skewers) makes this dish even more fun. These skewers move fast from platter to plate, keeping everyone happy while you handle the rest of the meal. Whether serving shrimp skewers as a happy hour snack, making grilled seafood recipes the star of a family BBQ, or just looking for a smart way to add more color to the weeknight menu, simple serving options let everyone personalize their plate. Tangy dipping sauces, zesty grilled veggies, maybe a squeeze of citrus or that classic dash of smoked paprika—each time feels like a little party, and families pretty much love how these quick and easy skewers make every meal taste fresh and satisfying.
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INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for 8 skewers
- Calamari (squid) 1.1 lbs (500 g) - already cleaned
- Squid 10.5 oz (300 g) - (about 8)
- Extra virgin olive oil 2 spoonfuls
- Shrimps 8
- Cherry tomatoes 8
- White wine 3 tbsp (40 ml)
- Fine salt to taste
- for the breading
- Breadcrumbs ½ cup (50 g)
- Parsley 3 spoonfuls - minced
- Black pepper to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil 1 spoonful
- Garlic 1 clove
How to prepare Sea Skewers
To prepare the sea skewers, start by cleaning the small squid: remove the tentacles and set them aside 1, empty the sac of the innards and clean it well. Open the sac of the small squid with a central cut 2 and cut it into rectangular pieces 3.
If you have whole squid, clean them following the procedure you can How to Clean Squid (Squid Cleaning). Cut the squid into strips 0.5-1 inch wide 4 and clean the shrimp by removing the head, the shell, and leaving the tail 5. With a small knife, cut the back of each shrimp to remove the black vein inside. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half 6.
Now assemble the skewers: take a strip of squid, skewer it with a skewer and alternate its folds with the small squid rectangles 7. Now continue with half a cherry tomato and a shrimp 8, again with a series of squid and small squid and finish with another half tomato and a tentacle of small squid 9. Continue like this for the other 7 skewers.
Prepare the breading: in a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the parsley and the garlic 11, sprinkle with pepper, and add a drizzle of oil 11. Roll the skewers in the breading on both sides 12.
Cook the skewers in a pan with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 13 over high heat for 5-6 minutes. Halfway through cooking, moisten with white wine 14 and turn the skewers, continue cooking for another 5 minutes and your sea skewers will be ready!