Grilled Roasted Garlic Shrimp Skewers Recipes

GARLIC GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Add the olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, garlic, and spices to a small mixing bowl and whisk together.
• Place the shrimp in a bowl and pour 3/4 of the marinade on top of the shrimp. Mix together gently until the shrimp are well coated.
• Cover the bowl and marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes to an hour.
• Thread the shrimp on the skewers and make sure to get all the good garlic and herbs from the bowl and spread on to the shrimp.
• Heat a grill or grill pan on medium high heat.
• Once the grill is hot, place the shrimp skewers on the grill and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
• Remove the shrimp to a plate and spoon the remaining marinade on top before serving.

ORANGE AND ROASTED GARLIC SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high. Place garlic in the center of a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place on the grill, close the cover and let roast for 30 to 40 minutes, until garlic is soft. Squeeze roasted cloves into a bowl. Heat the side burner. Place the orange juice and 1/2 of the reserved shrimp shells in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil and cook orange juice is reduced to 3/4 cup. Strain the reduced orange juice into a blender and add the roasted garlic and olive oil and blend until smooth. Let cool completely. Place shrimp in a large baking dish, pour the orange/garlic marinade over and toss to coat. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Thread 5 shrimp onto each skewer, season with salt and pepper to taste and grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through. Remove to a platter and sprinkle with chopped parsley and basil.

GRILLED ROASTED GARLIC SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Thread the shrimp through the skewers at two points, through the neck and tail portion. If you compare the shape of the shrimp to the letter "C" the skewer should go through both the top and bottom section of the "C". You should have 5 shrimp per skewer. Place into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper.
• In a medium bowl, combine the roasted garlic salad dressing, lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of the salad dressing mixture. Pour the remaining dressing over the shrimp and, using a brush, make sure all the shrimp are completely coated with the dressing. Let sit in the refrigerator for 5 minutes or up to 30 minutes.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Brush the grill grates with a paper towel that has been soaked in canola oil. Place the shrimp skewers on the grill and cover. Cook until opaque and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
• While the shrimp are grilling, combine the arugula and tomatoes in a large bowl. Pour the reserved dressing over the arugula, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Divide among 4 plates. Place 2 of the shrimp skewers on each plate. Serve with a lemon wedge on the side.

GRILLED GARLIC AND HERB SHRIMP

Steps:

• Whisk the paprika, garlic, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, basil, and brown sugar together in a bowl until thoroughly blended. Stir in the shrimp, and toss to evenly coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, turning once.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
• Remove shrimp from marinade, drain excess, and discard marinade.
• Place shrimp on preheated grill and cook, turning once, until opaque in the center, 5 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately.

GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare a hot charcoal grill. Lay peppers directly on the grill and let them blister, turning frequently until blackened all over, about 8 minutes. Set aside on a plate until cool enough to handle. (Alternatively, roast peppers on the stovetop, directly on the flames of a gas burner.)
• Cut peppers in half lengthwise. Cut off stems, scrape away skins and seeds, and discard. Do not rinse; a bit of char is OK. Chop the peppers into 2-inch chunks.
• With a food processor or blender, whirl together peppers, almonds, pimentón, cayenne and garlic to form a rough paste. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly add olive oil to achieve the consistency of a thick milkshake. Taste, adjust seasoning and transfer to a serving bowl.
• In a medium saucepan, boil potatoes in well-salted water until just done, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Place onion pieces on the grill skin-side down. Salt lightly. Cover with lid and cook until onions are soft, about 15 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
• Place boiled potatoes on grill and cook until slightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, thread shrimp onto skewers, 4 or 5 shrimp per skewer, without crowding. (If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water to prevent burning.) Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
• Lay skewers on grill over hot coals. Cook for about 3 minutes, then flip and cook until shrimp turn pink and are a bit charred, 3 minutes more
• Arrange shrimp, potatoes and onions on a large platter. Serve with the red pepper sauce and lemon wedges.