Brined Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers Food

SPICY LEMON SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Finely grate the zest from 4 of the lemons, then pulse in a mini food processor with 3 tablespoons salt. Squeeze the juice from 2 of the zested lemons into a large bowl; add the lemongrass, olive oil, Sriracha, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of the lemon salt. Thinly slice the 2 remaining lemons and add to the bowl.
• Using kitchen shears, cut through the shrimp shells along the outer curve, leaving the shells on. Remove the veins and rinse the shrimp. Add to the bowl with the lemongrass marinade and toss; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Meanwhile, soak 12 to 15 wooden skewers in water.
• Preheat a grill to medium high. Thread the shrimp onto the skewers. Brush the grill with vegetable oil, then add the lemon slices and grill until they begin to char, turning once, about 2 minutes; transfer to a platter. Stir the mint into the remaining marinade. Add the shrimp skewers to the grill and cook, brushing with the marinade-mint mixture, until the shells begin to char, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the platter and sprinkle with the lemon salt to taste.

LEMON, GARLIC AND BASIL SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk lemon juice with oil, mustard, garlic and lemon peel.
• Add shrimp and stir to coat.
• Marinate, covered and refrigerated, for about 45 minutes.
• Grease grill and preheat barbecue to high.
• Thread shrimp onto skewers and sprinkle both sides lightly with salt.
• Place on grill and barbecue until shrimp are pink, about 1½ to 2 minutes a side.
• Remove, place on a platter and sprinkle with basil.

BRINED LEMON-GARLIC SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• 1. mix salt and sugar in bowl and add shrimp, mixing to coat. Cover and chill 45-60 min (don't do too long). Rinse shrimp well and drain; also rinse and dry bowl. 2. return shrimp to bowl. Add olive oil, parsley, lemon peel, garlic and pepper. Mix to coat. Thread shrimp on skewers. 3. lay shrimp skewers on an oiled BBQ grill over high heat; close lid on grill. Cook, turning once until shrimp are bright pink and opaque but still moist-looking in center of thickest part, 5 to 6 minutes total. Serve with lemon wedges.

CHARRED LEMON SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk to combine red wine vinegar, lemon zest and olive oil. Pour half of marinade into a bowl with the rosemary sprigs, red bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, salt and pepper and toss well to combine. Keep in bowl or transfer to a large resealable bag and marinate for a minimum 2 hours and up to 4 hours.
• Pour remaining marinade in a bowl with shrimp. Season with with smoked paprika, salt and pepper and combine well. Keep in bowl or transfer to a resealable bag and marinate, refrigerated, for 2 hours.
• For the garlic green sauce, combine garlic cloves, almonds, parsley, mint, anchovies, olive oil and lemon juice in a blender or mortar and pestle and blitz until combined.
• Soak 8-12 wooden skewers in warm water for 20 minutes before threading 5-6 shrimp on each one, repeating with remaining shrimp. Thread vegetables onto separate skewers, alternating between ingredients.
• Grill vegetables skewers on a high heat grill (350-400 F.) uncovered, turning 3-4 times for 10-12 minutes or until charred and slightly tender, set aside.
• Apply shrimp to the heat and constantly turn for 2-3 minute or until golden red and cooked, then cook the 2 lemons, cut side down, for 4 minutes or until charred.
• To serve, place half the garlic green sauce down on a serving dish, place the skewers down and finish with more green sauce on top. Serve charred lemons on the side.