Cilantro Garlic Shrimp Kabobs Food

CILANTRO GARLIC SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat one side of gas grill to medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white. Push coals to one side in charcoal grill. Make aluminum foil drip pan; place opposite coals.
• Combine butter, cilantro, garlic and pepper in bowl; set aside.
• Assemble kabobs on 8 (8-inch) metal skewers by alternately threading shrimp, lemon and green onions.
• Place kabobs onto grill over drip pan. Grill, turning and brushing often with butter mixture, 8-10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

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.

LIME-CILANTRO SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes., If desired, add wood chips to grill according to manufacturer's directions. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On each of 12 soaked wooden appetizer skewers, thread shrimp., Grill on an oiled rack, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes per side.

GARLIC SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Rinse and dry shrimp.
• Whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, pepper, and parsley together in a bowl and pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Lightly coat metal skewers with cooking spray.
• Remove shrimp from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place about 5 shrimp on each skewer.
• Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 5 minutes; do not overcook.

MARTHA STEWART'S SHRIMP KABOBS WITH LEMON AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Combine cilantro and olive oil in a large bowl.
• Set aside.
• Peel shrimp to first knuckle, devein.
• Rinse, pat dry.
• Place in bowl with cilantro oil mixture, and coat.
• Thread four to five shrimp, alternately with lemon wedges, on each of eight skewers.
• Gently brush with a little of the olive oil remaining in the bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange skewers, off direct heat, on a medium hot grill.
• Grill, rotating skewers and brushing with olive oil as necessary to prevent sticking, until cooked through, about 6 minutes, depending on the heat of grill.
• Lemons should be soft and slightly charred.

GRILLED CILANTRO-LIME SHRIMP KABOBS WITH JICAMA

Steps:

• For the kebabs: Puree oil, lime zest and juice, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, and salt in a blender or food processor. Combine marinade and shrimp. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Preheat grill to medium-high. (If you are using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 3 or 4 seconds.) Thread shrimp onto 6 skewers. Discard marinade. Thread jicama onto 6 more skewers. Grill shrimp until opaque and slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Grill jicama for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter.

SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the honey, chile pepper, garlic and salt. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes or in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Remove from the marinade and discard any remaining marinade.
• Thread the shrimp through the tail and head (2 or 3 per skewer) onto small metal skewers or soaked wooden skewers. Strong rosemary stems are good to use as skewers.
• Grill over Direct High heat for 2 to 4 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Arrange skewers on a serving dish and sprinkle with the cilantro.

SHRIMP IN A SPICY, GINGER, GARLIC MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine all but the shrimp in a glass bowl with lid. Add shrimp toss to coat and marinade for 20 minutes.
• Remove shrimp from marinade and discard marinade.
• To grill:.
• Heat grill to high. Place shrimp soaked wooden skewers or metal skewers on a clean well oil grates cooking to mark on all sides.
• or.
• Stir fry:.
• I in a hot wok coated with oil for 3-4 minutes till pink. Do not over cook.
• Garnish with fresh herbs and scallions.
• Serve as an appetizer or over rice for a meal.

LIME SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a glass measuring cup, squeeze limes, yielding 1/4 cup of juice.
• Add the garlic, pepper, olive oil, and cilantro, and stir.
• Place the shrimp in a medium bowl, and pour the cilantro-lime marinade over the shrimp.
• Let the shrimp marinate for 10 to 15 minutes in the refrigerator (do not let them marinate for more than 30 minutes as the acid of the juice will alter the texture of the shrimp).
• While waiting, alternate cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and shrimp on four skewers.
• Grill the skewers over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until the shrimp are just cooked through.