Yes, it’s more shrimp! Ha! This time I won’t apologize for it because you guys all said it was quite ok to bring on the shrimp recipes. This one developed in a weird sort of way. It was a beautiful sunny day and I thought it would be great for shooting photos but I hadn’t really planned anything. I had some white wine left in the fridge from the night before that needed to be used up so it was time for drunken grapes!
I’m all about lime during the summer months and I ALWAYS have frozen shrimp on hand so this seemed to be a logical combination. The grapes have been exceptionally sweet this summer so I thought it would be fun to mix that flavour with a little spice and wow – I was right! These tasty little bites hit the spot!
This is a very simple dish to prepare. I put the grapes in an airtight container with the wine and let it sit in the fridge for 2 hours but I’m guessing you could marinate them for as long as 24 hours. 
For the shrimp, I made a marinade of lime, ginger, garlic, honey, red pepper flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Don’t let it marinate more than 15 minutes. I find that the citrus will start to cook your shrimp and then you’ll have rubber! A quick and simple sauté and then they are ready to combine with the grapes.
This was great fun to make and they will make a tasty appetizer at your next gathering served with a bottle of sparkling white wine. It’s also a healthy snack for kids and if they don’t like the spice, leave out the red pepper flakes and of course, leave out the wine. I hope you’re able to enjoy these in the sunshine before our summer comes to a close and if not, they’ll make a great presentation all year round. Cheers!
- 1 pound of large shrimp, washed,peeled and deveined, tails left on
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- dash of red pepper flakes
- 1.5 teaspoons honey (raw, if you have it)
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 bunch of seedless grapes (red or green)
- 1 bottle of light white wine (I used chardonnay)
- Place grapes in airtight container and add enough wine to completely cover. Place lid on and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Combine lime zest, lime juice, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, honey and salt and pepper; mixing well. Add shrimp, ensuring to coat well. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil on medium high in sauté pan. Add shrimp and cook for no more than 1.5 minutes on each side until pink. Remove from heat.
- Using toothpicks, place each grape in curve of shrimp and secure. Serve warm or chilled.
39 Comments
Anita Rivera
August 21, 2014 at 6:17 amGood morning Robyn!
This is my last week of meetings before school starts on Monday, but it doesn’t feel like summer is over yet! Recipes like this FANTASTIC ONE and hot weather out here (finally) are making me feel like summer is not going away too soon!
Your photos are striking. I hope you are well my friend! Hugs, Anita
Robyn
August 21, 2014 at 6:42 amOh, I hope the rest of the week and weekend are good and hot and you are able to enjoy it, Anita. I am SO not ready to switch from our fresh summer foods. Usually I look forward to the healthy comfort foods of winter but we had too much of it last year, lol.
I am loving your photography so your kind words are high praise indeed, my friend. Hugs. xoox
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Stephanie
August 21, 2014 at 7:44 amHello my friend! These sound very interesting and very good. The lime dressing sounds amazing and would probably be good on a lot of other things, right? 🙂 You are so clever, Robyn – I would have never thought of putting grapes and shrimp together…you do realize that you are slowly converting me over to shrimp 🙂
Your photos are just stunning, my friend, so rich and clear. Have a fabulous day and a great weekend.
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Robyn
August 22, 2014 at 8:39 amI definitely am going to convert you eventually, Stephanie! lol Thanks so much for your kind words. I appreciate the nice compliments about the photos too – practice practice practice – it`s a never ending process 🙂
Have a great weekend, sweet lady.
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Marie
August 21, 2014 at 8:12 amRobyn, these sound so good. Grapes wirh shrimp is not a combination I would have thought of. Very creative! And your photos are simply gorgeous.
Hope you enjoy these last few weeks of summer. Have a beautiful day.
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Robyn
August 22, 2014 at 8:42 amIt was such a random thing, Marie, and I was surprised at how delicious it was but we sauté shrimp in wine all the time, right!
Thank so much for the kind words and visit. I LOVE your zucchini bread!
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Mindy
August 21, 2014 at 1:35 pmHow cute are these?! They sound yummy and look like you spent a long time of them by the presentation but yet sound pretty simple. I love shrimp so I never tire of your recipes.
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Robyn
August 22, 2014 at 8:43 amAwwhh, thanks, Mindy. Shrimp is an obsession that I happily embrace, lol. It really is super easy and fun to eat, too! Have a wonderful weekend. xoxo
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Linda
August 21, 2014 at 1:54 pmLovely photos Robyn. I see you are making progress with you beautiful and bold photos. Interesting combination of flavors. Shrimp is one of my favs, so bring it on. Hugs, WW.
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Robyn
August 22, 2014 at 8:44 amThanks so much, WW. I loved chatting and laughing with you last night! Talk again soon, sweet friend. xoxo
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Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods
August 21, 2014 at 3:51 pmThese shrimp sound really taste and look beautiful. I need some of those sunny days for photography. Every time, I get my camera out the clouds roll in.
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Robyn
August 22, 2014 at 8:46 amI know what you mean, Cindy. It is tough to catch the good days. We have lots of rainy, cold days lately so I am afraid that my outdoor photography is coming to an end soon.
Thanks so much for your kind words and visit. 🙂
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Pure Grace Farms
August 21, 2014 at 5:27 pmVery clever Robyn. Beautiful too! Stopping by from Let’s get real. Have a great weekend.
Blessings,
Shari
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Robyn
August 23, 2014 at 4:35 pmThanks so much, Shari. I hope you’re enjoying your summer!
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Nicole
August 21, 2014 at 10:10 pmI collect a lot of shrimp recipes, so I’ll definitely try this soon. The drunken grape caught my attention.
Thanks for linking back to Let’s Get Real Party!
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Suz
August 21, 2014 at 11:15 pmWow. This looks delicious!
Robyn
August 22, 2014 at 8:46 amThank you, Suz!
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Medeja
August 22, 2014 at 4:14 amWow! Looks so elegant!
Robyn
August 22, 2014 at 8:47 amThanks so much, Medeja! I’m off to visit your blog – it’s been ages 🙂
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cheri
August 22, 2014 at 8:55 pmWhat a great combination Robyn, another great recipe. You have become the go to for many of my fish meals!
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Robyn
August 23, 2014 at 4:37 pmYou and I are both fans of seafood, Cheri, and I have made your salmon recipes! Love when you visit! Have a great day 🙂
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Cathy
August 23, 2014 at 8:04 amOh Robyn this looks divine! The perfect summer combo! Love the idea of drunken grapes, how yummy is that! Awesome food and awesome pictures, I love your shrimp recipes!
Hope that you are doing great!
Cathy
Robyn
August 23, 2014 at 4:41 pmThanks so much, Cathy, so glad you enjoy the shrimp creations! Your visit and kind comments made my day! I’m busy but great. Hope you’ve had a wonderful summer so far. 🙂
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Miz Helen
August 23, 2014 at 12:04 pmHi Robyn,
I just love the presentation for your Spicy Lime Shrimp with Drunken Grapes, this looks like it would be perfect for a party. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
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Robyn
August 23, 2014 at 4:43 pmYou are always so generous with your time and comments, Miz Helen and it’s very much appreciated! It’s always great fun to join your party each week. It feels like a bunch of good friends getting together!
Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend.
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Anita Rivera
August 24, 2014 at 12:01 pmDear dear ROBYN! Hello and happy Sunday! Oh, I am without internet service at home, so I have to travel to a local café to get service. I just saw that you came by my blog! Thank you so much for the comments and this summer, I had so much fun experimenting with my photography. I have one more idea I’d like to realize, but with school starting tomorrow and not having the props necessary, I won’t be able to post what I wanted. But I hope to post within the next week.
Wishing you a refreshing Sunday with lots of delicious fun! XOXO Anita
mila furman
August 27, 2014 at 9:57 amWhat a tots unique idea!!! Great page! Thank you so much for visiting my page and linking with us at #Foodie Fridays!!
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Samantha @ Florassippi Girl
August 27, 2014 at 3:04 pmSimply Adorable! Perfect for that next party! Found you at the Yuck stops here. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Shirley Wood
August 28, 2014 at 12:43 pmI feel a little bit like Bubba Gump about shrimp. I have never met a shrimp dish I didn’t like. This one is unique, sounds scrumptious. Thank you for sharing with us at The Yuck Stops Here. Please be sure to come again and share your foodie posts!
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Laura@Baking in Pyjamas
August 31, 2014 at 6:52 amI would have never combined these two before, they look great. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!
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Mary
August 31, 2014 at 7:03 pmThere could never be too many shrimp recipes! I too like to keep frozen shrimp on hand. Thank you so much for always sharing your delicious recipes on my blog. You have so many ideas. Sometimes the best ones come when we don’t even plan them. I’m featuring this recipe this week on Masterpiece Monday. Have a blessed week Robyn!
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Kristen from The Road to Domestication
September 15, 2014 at 1:13 pmNice! I’ve never paired shrimp with grapes before, but I love the idea! Thanks for coming over and linking up at the #HomeMatters Linky Party! We’d love to see you again this coming Wednesday!
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Maggie | Omnivore's Cookbook
November 10, 2014 at 10:48 amNice idea and great appetizer! I only heard about drunken noodles but drunken grapes sound delicious too! The combination is so simple but full of great flavor. I’d like to serve them with some cheese and wine for a fancy weekend brunch 🙂
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Robyn
November 15, 2014 at 9:40 pmThanks so much, Maggie. It`s simple for sure but just the right punch. Definitely great with wine and cheese 🙂
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November 15, 2014 at 7:55 pmOh I’m so glad that I saw this on Bobbi’s blog – what a great idea, especially with the holidays coming up. I’m definitely going to give this one a try.
Robyn
November 15, 2014 at 9:39 pmThanks so much, Diane. It’s a favorite of mine. I’d love it if you’d come back and let me know how it goes!
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