Grilledgarlicjumboshrimpandcherrytomatoskewers Recipes

BUTTERY GARLIC & GARDEN HERB GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Pulse parsley, basil, garlic and shallots in food processor until finely minced (or mince with knife).
• Add minced mixture to small sauce pan with butter until butter can be stirred and ingredients combined; medium heat.
• Light a grill or heat a grill pan.
• Spread Shrimp open and season with salt & pepper, and brush liberally with the herb butter.
• Grill over a medium-hot flame, shell side down, until slightly charred, about 1 minute. Turn and grill the other side until lightly browned, about 40 seconds. Flip again and lather with more herb butter, sprinkle with rum and grill until barely cooked through and bubbling, about 1 minute longer.
• Serve at once.

GARLIC PARMESAN GRILLED VEGGIE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Mix olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium sized bowl; let set for about an hour to let all flavors blend.
• Cut all vegetables into bite-size pieces (appx 1").
• Toss veggies in the olive oil/garlic mix and coat evenly.
• Slide veggie's onto skewers one-by-one leaving a small space in between each - group onions to lessen chance of burning.
• Add additional salt and pepper if desired, and then sprinkle with parmesean cheese, turning skewers to ensure even coating.
• Place on top rack over medium flame in a preheated grill. Cook for about 15 - 20 minutes turning occasionally to prevent charring.
• Remove from grill when veggies start to brown and become tender. Sprinkle with additional parmesean cheese if desired, and serve.

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH GARLIC-HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the butter with the parsley, basil, garlic and shallot and melt over low heat.
• Light a grill or heat a grill pan.
• Halve the shrimp lengthwise, leaving them attached 1 inch below the head (if the head is left on). Devein the shrimp and spread them open. Season with salt and pepper, then brush liberally with the herb butter.
• Grill the shrimp over a medium-hot fire, shell side down, until lightly charred, about 1 minute.
• Turn and grill the other side until lightly browned, about 40 seconds. Turn the shrimp again. Brush them liberally with more herb butter, sprinkle with rum and grill until barely cooked through and bubbling, about 1 minute longer.
• Serve at once.

GRILLED GARLIC JUMBO SHRIMP AND CHERRY TOMATO SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a large glass bowl, combine ALL ingredients, including the garlic slices, but not the tomatoes.
• Cover and marinade for about 5 hours.
• Make certain that you soak the wooden skewers for a minumum of 30 minutes before you thread the shrimp on them.
• Place one shrimp on the skewer sideways so they will not slip, then a slice of garlic, then a cherry tomato, repeat with shrimp, garlic and then a tomato.
• Repeat with the remaining skewers.
• Brush the tomatoes with olive oil.
• Season all with salt and pepper.
• Grill turning occasionally for about 5 minutes or until they are pink in colour.