Grilledgarlicjumboshrimpandcherrytomatoskewers Recipes

GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH TOMATO, GARLIC & HERBS

Steps:

• To make the marinade, combine all of the ingredients except for the shrimp in a mini food processor or blender; blend until the mixture forms a smooth paste.
• Combine the shrimp and the marinade in a medium bowl and stir until shrimp are evenly coated. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes - 1 hour.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Meanwhile, thread the shrimp onto skewers (going through the top and bottom of each shrimp). Lightly dip a wad of paper towels in vegetable oil and, using tongs, carefully rub over grates several times until glossy and coated. Grill the shrimp skewers about 1½ minutes per side. Be sure not to overcook! Serve hot, room temperature or cold.
• *If you're entertaining and want to get everything done ahead of time, you can thread the shrimp onto the skewers right after mixing with the marinade.

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.

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.

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.

LEMON GARLIC SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix salt and sugar; add shrimp and stir to coat.
• Cover and chill 45 mins to 1 hour.
• Rinse shrimp well and drain; also rinse and dry bowl.
• Return shrimp to bowl; add olive oil, parsley, lemon peel, garlic and pepper. Mix to coat.
• Thread shrimp on soaked wooden skewers.
• Grill over hot coals or high heat (you should be able to hold you hand over the heat for only 2 to 3 secs) turning once, until shrimp are bright pink and opagque but still moist-looking, 5 to 6 minutes.

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.