By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026

Shrimp Spedini

Serves 6

315 cal · 32 min

Shrimp Spedini

Recipe GLPRb12b4a5f2e7c18

4.0(1)
Italian
Appetizer
32 min
315 cal
Servings: 6
Grill
SNAP eligible

Succulent grilled shrimp wrapped in crispy pancetta and skewered on aromatic rosemary sprigs, topped with a warm garlic and roasted pepper vinaigrette infused with fresh herbs.

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Ingredients

¾ cup olive oil, divided (1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup)

12 cloves garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced

⅛ cup sherry vinegar

4 scallions, green parts only, thinly sliced

2 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped

30 extra-large shrimp (16 to 20 count), peeled and deveined, tails on

30 slices paper-thin slices pancetta

12 sprigs long fresh rosemary sprigs

Directions

  1. Heat 1/2 cup olive oil and the sliced garlic in a small saucepan over high heat. When the garlic begins to lighten in color, add the diced bell pepper and continue cooking until the garlic turns a medium golden brown, approximately 8-10 minutes total. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.

  2. Once cooled, stir in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, sherry vinegar, sliced scallion greens, and chopped parsley to create the vinaigrette.

  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  4. Wrap each prepared shrimp with one slice of pancetta, securing it snugly around the body. Thread 2-3 wrapped shrimp onto the woody end of each rosemary sprig.

  5. Place the rosemary skewers on the grill, positioning them so the leafy herb tops extend beyond the direct flame. Grill the shrimp for 2 minutes on the first side, then carefully flip and grill for another 2 minutes on the second side, until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through (145°F internal temperature).

  6. Transfer the grilled shrimp spedini to a serving platter and generously spoon the warm garlic and pepper vinaigrette over the top. Serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

This is a straightforward skewer dish that plays well to the North Carolina coast; fresh shrimp is reliably good at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Kroger, while pancetta, garlic, bell pepper, scallion, parsley, and rosemary are staples at any major Charlotte chain. Sherry vinegar is the one item that may require a deliberate stop at a specialty section or ALDI, though most Harris Teeters stock it without fuss. At roughly $2.50–3.00 per serving once you account for shrimp (the main cost driver), pancetta, and olive oil, this lands in mid-range territory for a protein-centered weeknight. The 32 minutes is honest for assembly and grilling, though you'll want to account for 10 minutes of skewer prep and marinating time if you're soaking wooden skewers; the recipe likely assumes metal ones or doesn't fully count chopping. It's a fussy, hands-on dish that needs attention during cooking to avoid char, making it less forgiving than a one-pan meal, and leftovers reheat poorly—shrimp toughens and the crispness of pancetta fades. Strong fit for a summer dinner party or weekend rather than a quick weeknight, and it's absolutely seasonally apt for the Carolina coast.

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