🍤🥖 Grilled Shrimp Panzanella Skewers

Ingredients:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 3 cups crusty bread cubes (day-old ciabatta or sourdough works best)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 small red onion, cut into wedges

• 1 cucumber, sliced thick

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped into chunks

• 3 tbsp olive oil (plus more for drizzling)

• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high. Soak wooden skewers (if using) in water for 20 minutes.

2. Prepare shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.

3. Toast bread: Toss bread cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Grill for 1–2 minutes until lightly charred.

4. Assemble skewers: Thread shrimp, bread cubes, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, and bell pepper alternately onto skewers.

5. Grill skewers: Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and bread is golden.

6. Finish: Drizzle skewers with balsamic vinegar and extra olive oil. Garnish with fresh basil.