Grilled Shrimp Kabobs With Creole Butter Recipes

BUTTERY GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; set aside 1/4 cup. Thread shrimp onto 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers., Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat 3-5 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting occasionally with butter mixture. Remove from grill; brush with reserved butter mixture.

GRILLED NEW ORLEANS-STYLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Snip shells of shrimp with scissors down middle of back, leaving tail and first segment of shell intact. Make an incision along length of back where shells are cut and devein, leaving shells in place. (Shells will prevent shrimp from becoming tough on outside when grilled.) Toss shrimp with oil, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and marinate at cool room temperature 15 minutes.
• While shrimp marinate, prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderately high.
• Heat butter, chili powder, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until butter is melted, then remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
• Thread 4 or 5 shrimp onto each skewer and grill, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once, until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes total. Push shrimp off skewers into a bowl, then pour butter mixture over them and toss to combine well.

CREOLE SHRIMP & ANDOUILLE SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine creole seasoning, butter, lemon juice and lemon zest; stir well. Add shrimp to the mixture and gently toss to coat; set aside.
• Skew a piece of onion followed by a piece of pepper and then a slice of Andouille sausage, whole cherry tomato and finally a shrimp, pierced twice. Repeat the same order and finishing it with a piece of red onion. Make 4 skewers.
• Brush the skewers with the remaining creole seasoning mixture trying to cover all.
• Oil the BBQ grates. Place the skewers on the bbq and grill at 450-500ºF for 5 minutes per side, turning once. Serve immediately.

GRILLED SHRIMP KABOBS WITH CREOLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine the Smart Balance Spreadable Butter, Creole seasoning, red pepper & paprika.
• Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes. Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper. Place shrimp on skewers. Heat grill to medium heat. When hot, lightly spray with Smart Balance Omega Non-stick Cooking Spray and add shrimp. Grill on both side for 6 to 8 minutes.
• Set shrimp aside on platter and brush Creole butter onto the shrimp. Serve immediately.