Grilled Marinated Prawns With Melon Salsa Food

TEX-MEX GRILLED SHRIMP AND SALSA

Steps:

• Combine shrimp, olive oil, paprika, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl. Gently stir until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the salsa.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno for 4 minutes. Flip and grill until tomatoes and jalapenos are blistered, about 4 minutes more.
• Cut tops off the tomatoes and discard. Cut jalapeno in half, scrape the skin off, and discard seeds. Quarter the onion. Squeeze garlic cloves from their skins.
• Place the grilled vegetables in a blender. Add lime juice and salt; blend until smooth. Add cilantro and pulse until evenly blended.
• Transfer shrimp to the hot grill and cook for 2 minutes per side. Serve with the salsa.

IRRESISTIBLE GRILLED SHRIMP WITH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, place salsa ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl. Chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Thread shrimp onto three metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with salsa.,

GRILLED HERB SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients and allow them to marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
• Skewer the shrimp. I use 3 or 4 shrimp on a 12-inch skewer for dinner. Heat a grill with coals and brush the grill with oil to prevent the shrimp from sticking. Grill the shrimp for only 1 1/2 minutes on each side.

GRILLED MARINATED PRAWNS WITH MELON SALSA

Steps:

• Melon Salsa: Combine melon, pineapple,chile and onion; whisk oil, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice and honey; pour over fruit mixture and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Marinade: Whisk all ingredients together and pour into plastic bag with prawns; marinate 2 hours and no longer in refrigerator.
• Grill or broil, 1-2 minutes on each side until pink but still a bit transparent in the center.
• Spoon salsa on plates, arrange prawns on top and garnish with cilantro.

JERKED SHRIMP WITH MELON SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Toss shrimp, oil, 2 teaspoons lime juice, and jerk seasoning blend in medium bowl. Let marinate 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss cantaloupe, honeydew, cilantro, red onion, and remaining 2 teaspoons lime juice in medium bowl. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper.
• Thread shrimp onto metal skewers. Grill until opaque in center, occasionally brushing with marinade, about 5 minutes. Serve with salsa and lime wedges.

MARINATED KING PRAWNS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except the prawns together in a bowl.
• Add the prawns and stir thoroughly until they are well coated in the marinade.
• Place, covered, in fridge for one hour.
• Skewer the prawns - about 5 per skewer.
• Cook for 6-8 minutes until prawns are pink all the way through. Use any leftover marinade for basting during cooking.
• N.B: The cooking time is on a George Foreman - BBQ or grill may vary.

GRILLED PRAWNS WITH RAW SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the sauce by combining all the ingredients (except the prawns!) and grinding them into a paste. Put the prawns on the skewers and brush with sauce. Grill until done (they should lose their translucent color), about 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve with extra sauce on the side.

MARINATED PRAWNS (SHRIMP) FOR THE BBQ / GRILL

Steps:

• Place prawns in a shallow dish or large plastic ziplock bag.
• Blend together all the remaining ingredients and pour over the prawns. Turn to coat well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• BBQ prawns for 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked. Do not overcook as they will become tough. Baste during the first couple of minutes of cooking time.
• Serve sprinkled with some extra chopped coriander, parsley or shallots with either some rice or a salad.