Made with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil and smoked shrimp, these shrimp caprese skewers are naturally high protein, gluten free, and low carb.
No surprises over here, the person who loves to host parties has another appetizer recipe to share! And in the heat of summer, a recipe that doesn’t require any cooking is the best! I love these Smoked Shrimp Caprese Skewers since they’re easy and quick to make, and the shrimp already being cooked adds to the convenience. Made with Big O’ Smokehouse smoked shrimp, its a wonderful twist on the classic caprese salad flavors.
Ingredients
- Smoked shrimp: Ready-to-eat, high-protein, and packed with delicious smoky flavor. Check your local grocery stores to see what is available!
- Tomatoes: Juicy, somewhat sweet, and full of umami flavor, grape or cherry tomatoes are perfect to pop right in your mouth.
- Mozzarella: Pearl-sized, fresh mozzarella balls are bite-sized and still pack the creamy, milky taste of buffalo mozzarella.
- Basil: A little bit sweet and earthy, fresh basil leaves add the perfect balance to the rest of the flavors.
- Olive oil: Dresses the skewers with some salt & pepper for the perfect finishing touch.
Why Use Big O’ Smokehouse Shrimp?
- They have two delicious flavors to choose from, classic smoked and Cajun seasoned.
- I love to support local and independent small businesses, and Big O’ Smokehouse is a Michigan based family owned business.
- It is so convenient! The smoked shrimp are ready-to-use for whatever snack, appetizer, or meal you are making.
- The quality is top-notch, with the cook and flavor being super consistent, resulting in no chewy, fishy shrimp.
How to Make Smoked Shrimp Caprese Skewers
Making smoked shrimp caprese skewers is quick and simple. Start by cleaning your basil and stripping the leaves from the stems.
Next take your wooden skewers and thread one of each ingredient on the stick.
The order of the ingredients doesn’t matter, but keep going until you’ve either run out of ingredients, or you’ve run out of skewers.
Once finished, lay them out on a platter and drizzle with olive oil, salt and black pepper. To up the Italian flavor, try adding a balsamic glaze or a drizzle of pesto. Then serve and enjoy your Smoked Shrimp Caprese Skewers!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Smoked Shrimp Caprese Skewers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 smoked shrimp
- 16 cherry tomatoes
- 16 mozzarella balls (pearl sized)
- 16 basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Working in any order you wish, thread one of each item (smoked shrimp, cherry tomato, mozzarella and basil) on each toothpick and serve on a large platter. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to serve.
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Disclosure: This recipe was developed in partnership with Big O’ Smokehouse. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Lemon Bowl possible. All thoughts are my own.
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