Eddies Grilled Shrimp And Roasted Red Pepper Salad Food

ROASTED SHRIMP AND PEPPERS WITH CHIMICHURRI

Steps:

• For the chimichurri: Stir together the parsley, oil, vinegar, oregano, red pepper flakes, shallots, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside.
• For the shrimp and peppers: Preheat the broiler on high. Toss the shrimp with the coriander, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Toss the peppers with the remaining tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on half of a large rimmed baking sheet. Arrange the peppers on the other half. Broil, flipping the shrimp and giving the peppers a stir once, until the shrimp are just cooked through and the peppers are tender and charred in spots, 6 to 7 minutes for the shrimp (remove them to a serving plate when done) and 8 to 10 minutes for the peppers. Add the peppers to the serving plate and serve with the chimichurri.

GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare a hot charcoal grill. Lay peppers directly on the grill and let them blister, turning frequently until blackened all over, about 8 minutes. Set aside on a plate until cool enough to handle. (Alternatively, roast peppers on the stovetop, directly on the flames of a gas burner.)
• Cut peppers in half lengthwise. Cut off stems, scrape away skins and seeds, and discard. Do not rinse; a bit of char is OK. Chop the peppers into 2-inch chunks.
• With a food processor or blender, whirl together peppers, almonds, pimentón, cayenne and garlic to form a rough paste. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly add olive oil to achieve the consistency of a thick milkshake. Taste, adjust seasoning and transfer to a serving bowl.
• In a medium saucepan, boil potatoes in well-salted water until just done, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Place onion pieces on the grill skin-side down. Salt lightly. Cover with lid and cook until onions are soft, about 15 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
• Place boiled potatoes on grill and cook until slightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, thread shrimp onto skewers, 4 or 5 shrimp per skewer, without crowding. (If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water to prevent burning.) Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
• Lay skewers on grill over hot coals. Cook for about 3 minutes, then flip and cook until shrimp turn pink and are a bit charred, 3 minutes more
• Arrange shrimp, potatoes and onions on a large platter. Serve with the red pepper sauce and lemon wedges.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP WITH CORN AND POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare a grill or large grill pan for high heat. Clean and lightly oil the grill grates.
• Brush the corn with 2 tablespoons oil, then season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Grill, rotating a few times, until the corn is tender and nice char marks appear, about 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then cut the corn away from the cobs and transfer to a medium bowl.
• Meanwhile, put the red chiles, shallot, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a blender and blend until coarsely chopped. Pour in 3/4 cup oil and blend until smooth.
• Stir together the shrimp and sauce in another medium bowl until coated. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Do not marinate the shrimp for longer than 15 minutes. The high amount of acid in the marinade will start to break down the proteins in the shrimp and will make the result mushy.
• Grill the shrimp, flipping halfway, until opaque and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter.
• Fold the mint, parsley, pomegranate seeds, crumbled feta, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper into the medium bowl with the grilled corn. Serve with the grilled shrimp.

GRILLED SHRIMP, RED PEPPER AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill or broiler. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle them with a tablespoon of oil. Seed and devein the peppers, and cut them into quarters. Grill the shrimp until they are lightly charred and barely cooked (about a minute and a half on each side). Cool.
• Meanwhile, put the peppers skin side down on the grill and char them. Put them in a paper bag for a few minutes; then scrape off their skins. Chop the shrimp and peppers into half-inch pieces. Set aside.
• Shuck the corn and scrape off the kernels with a sharp knife. Put the corn in a bowl with the scallions. Add the cilantro leaves, lime juice, chili, garlic, Tabasco and remaining oil. Mix well. Add the shrimp and peppers and toss. Correct seasoning, adding more lime juice if necessary.
• Divide the avocado slices among four plates, fanning them out to one side. Spoon the shrimp and corn salad next to the avocado, and garnish with cilantro and a lime quarter.