Broiled Shrimp Vermouth

Name: Broiled Shrimp Vermouth
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 (12-inch) wooden skewers; 1/2 c. dry vermouth; 1/4 c. soy sauce; 1/4 c. freshly grated ginger; 1 garlic clove, pressed or minced; 36 large shrimp (about 2 pounds), peeled and deveined; 2 tbsp. olive oil; Chopped chives, for serving

By Josephine Camille and Gail JohnsonPublished: Jan 20, 2015

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Yields:

12 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

In 1971's Dinner on a Toothpick, authors Josephine Camille and Gail Johnson share their secret to casual entertaining at home: a cocktail buffet filled with finger food. "Anything that can't be handled with a thumb and a maximum of two fingers is out!" they declare. In addition to dishing out party-hosting advice, from how to get guests to mingle (hide your chairs!) to how to "cure tomorrow's hangover tonight" (serve vegetables and skip the sweet drinks), the authors offer 70 appetizer-on-a-stick recipes, like these Asian-inspired shrimp skewers.

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Ingredients

12 (12-inch) wooden skewers
1/2 cup dry vermouth
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup freshly grated ginger
1 garlic clove, pressed or minced
36 large shrimp (about 2 pounds), peeled and deveined
2 Tbsp. olive oil
Chopped chives, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Soak skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2Combine vermouth, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and marinate, 20 minutes to 1 hour.
3. Step 3Preheat broiler with rack 5 to 6 inches away from heat.
4. Step 4Drain shrimp and skewers; discard marinade. Thread shrimp on skewers and brush with oil, dividing evenly. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil, until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
5. Step 5Serve sprinkled with chives.