Asian Ginger Shrimp Skewers

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Asian Ginger Shrimp Skewers to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Asian Ginger Shrimp Skewers, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1 1/4 cups Marzetti® Asian Ginger
• Dressing
• 24 medium shrimp, thawed,
• peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large head Boston lettuce
• 1 (12 ounce) package pre-
• washed, torn mixed greens
• 1 bunch scallions, 6-inch section
• both green and white parts,
• chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh sugar
• snap or snow peas, rinsed and
• chopped
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1 medium cucumber, seeded and
• chopped
• 20 medium fresh basil leaves,
• chopped
• Prepare grill to medium hot. Soak 6 wooden skewers in water for 5
• minutes. Toss shrimp with vegetable oil. Thread shrimp (6 pieces
• each) onto the skewers.

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

While grill is heating prepare the vegetables for the salad

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Rinse Boston lettuce, remove 6 large outer leaves and set aside, chop remaining lettuce

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Combine lettuce, green onion, peas, carrots, cucumber and basil with 3/4 cup Marzetti Asian Ginger Salad Dressing

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Arrange larger Boston lettuce leaves on a platter and top with salad mixture

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Spray grill with non-stick cooking spray for the grill

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Grill shrimp for 5 to 6 minutes or until shrimp are opaque; turning half way through grilling time, and brushing with 1/4 cup remaining Marzetti Asian Ginger Salad Dressing the last minutes of cooking