Coconut Shrimp Kabobs Food

GRILLED COCONUT SHRIMP KABOBS WITH ISLAND SALSA

Steps:

• Peel,and devein shrimp, retaining tails; set aside.
• Combine coconut milk,juice,garlic,peppers & seasonings; pour over shrimp; marinate no more than 1 hour.
• Thread shrimp and pineapple chunks on skewers; broil or grill 3 minute per side or until shrimp is done.
• Arrange coconut shrimp on large lettuce leaves on individual serving plates.
• Mix salsa ingredients in a medium sized bowl, chill 1 hour; serve as a side to the Shrimp Kabobs.

COCONUT SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Remove meat from pineapple by running a knife along the skin to peel it, quartering the fruit lengthwise and then cutting close to the core of each piece to remove the flesh. Cut the meat into one-inch cubes.
• In small bowl whisk together curry paste and coconut milk. Set aside.
• Thread one shrimp and one pineapple chunk on to each skewer. Baste with curry sauce. Cook about 4-5 minutes per side until shrimp is opaque. Turn frequently and continue to brush with sauce.

BANANA COCONUT SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Puree (or mash) the banana with lime juice, olive oil, turmeric, salt and hot-pepper sauce.
• Toss marinade with the shrimp and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• In a bowl, combine the cracker-crumbs and the toasted coconut.
• Preheat the grill or broiler.
• Dip shrimp in the crumb/coconut mixture and thread onto bamboo or wooden skewers which have been soaked in water for 30 minutes to stop them from catching fire.
• (Each skewer will take 6 to 8 shrimps).
• Grill over a medium-hot fire (or broil) until shrimp are opaque- about 4 to 6 minutes- turning the kabobs over halfway throught the cooking time.
• Serve with lime wedges.
• NOTE: TO PREVENT SHRIMP- OR ANY KABOB ITEMS- FROM SLIPPING,USE 2 SKEWERS FOR EACH KABOB.
• BY HOLDING A PAIR OF SKEWERS 1/4" APART,THREAD THE SHRIMP ONTO BOTH SKEWERS AT THE SAME TIME.
• THIS WAY THE FOOD WILL TURN OVER WHEN YOU TURN THE SKEWERS RATHER THAT SPIN AROUND,AS THEY TEND TO DO,WHEN ON A SINGLE STICK.

TROPICAL ISLAND SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours., Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On each of 30 metal or soaked wooden appetizer skewers, thread one shrimp, one mango cube and one pineapple cube. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. In batches, cook kabobs 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.

TANGY SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, mustard and reserved pineapple juice. Pour 3/4 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 3 hours, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining mixture for sauce., In a Dutch oven, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add onions; boil for 2 minutes. Add peppers and boil 2 minutes longer. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel onions. Refrigerate vegetables until ready to grill., In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup of reserved tomato sauce mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Keep warm., Drain and discard marinade. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and vegetables; place on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting occasionally with remaining tomato sauce mixture. Drizzle kabobs with warm sauce. Serve with rice if desired.