Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 unit

Olive oil cooking spray

2 handfuls

Spinach

washed

0.75 pound

Asparagus

washed and chopped into 1-inch pieces

1 unit

Red bell pepper

washed and chopped into 1-inch chunks

2 tbsp

Olive oil

for drizzling

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

Black pepper

freshly ground

0.5 unit

Lemon

2 unit

Feta cheese

crumbled

1 pound

Shrimp

peeled and deveined

0.5 cup

Beer

0.25 cup

Olive oil

1 tbsp

Louisiana style hot sauce

0.5 stalk

Rosemary

fresh

5 clove

Garlic

minced

1 unit

Lemon

squeezed and sliced

0.25 cup

Worcestershire sauce

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Prepare grill wok by spraying with olive oil cooking spray.

Step 3
~2 min

Place wok on the grill.

Step 4
~2 min

Add chopped asparagus and red bell pepper to the wok.

Step 5
~2 min

Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and stir.

Step 6
~2 min

Cook until vegetables glisten, about 10 minutes.

Step 7
~2 min

Add spinach and toss until it begins to wilt, about 5 more minutes.

Step 8
~2 min

Remove salad from the grill and transfer to a microwave/oven-safe bowl.

Step 9
~2 min

Squeeze lemon juice over the spinach salad and add feta cheese.

Step 10
~2 min

Toss the salad to combine.

Step 11
~2 min

Marinate shrimp in beer, olive oil, Louisiana style hot sauce, rosemary, minced garlic, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Step 12
~2 min

Skewer the shrimp onto metal skewers.

Step 13
~2 min

Grill shrimp until pink, a few minutes on each side, basting with marinade.

Step 14
~2 min

Remove shrimp from the grill and place on a serving platter.

Step 15
~2 min

Season shrimp with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 16
~2 min

Serve the spicy Creole shrimp with the grilled spinach salad.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the shrimp for longer for a more intense flavor.

Use a grill basket if you don't have a wok.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Shrimp can be marinated ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Corn on the cob
Grilled vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Creole cuisine is a fusion of European, African, and Caribbean flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer barbecues
Casual gatherings

Occasion Tags

Summer
Barbecue
Lunch
Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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