Grilled Red Pepper Dip With Shrimp Food

GRILLED RED PEPPER DIP WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact, if desired. Thread shrimp onto eight 8-inch skewers, leaving 1/4-inch space between pieces (you should have 3 to 4 shrimp per skewer). Brush lightly with some of the olive oil; set aside.
• Lightly brush sweet peppers or onions with remaining olive oil. For a charcoal grill, grill shrimp skewers and vegetables on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill shrimp for 9 to 11 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque, turning once halfway through; grill peppers for 15 minutes or until charred, turning occasionally. Grill onions about 5 minutes or until limp and slightly charred, turning once halfway through. (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place peppers or onions, and shrimp directly over heat. Cover and grill as above.) Wrap peppers in foil and let stand about 15 minutes or until cool and skin loosens. Remove stems and seeds from peppers. Using a sharp paring knife, peel peppers. Place shrimp skewers on a tray; cover and chill in the refrigerator 1 to 24 hours.
• In a blender or food processor combine peppers or onions, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Cover and blend or process with a few on/off turns to coarsely chop the mixture. Transfer to a small bowl. (Or, coarsely chop the vegetables. In a small bowl stir together the sour cream, vegetables, salt, and black pepper.) Cover and chill in the refrigerator 1 to 24 hours. Serve dip with shrimp on skewers. Makes 8 servings (about 1-1/2 cups dip).

GRILLED RED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Toss peppers with oil, garlic powder and rosemary to coat. Grill peppers, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 4 in. from heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender. Cool completely. Cut peppers into 1/4-in. pieces., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and onion salt until blended. Beat in feta cheese and chopped red peppers until blended. Serve with pita chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

EDDIE'S GRILLED SHRIMP AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, combine the roasted peppers, lemon zest and juice, garlic, green onions, olive oil, crushed red pepper and some salt and black pepper. Pulse until well combined.
• Pour half of the marinade over the shrimp and toss well. If desired, marinate the shrimp in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes.
• Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Oil the grill grates.
• Remove the shrimp from the marinade and transfer to the grill. Grill on both sides until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side; the shrimp should be pink and firm.
• Transfer the remaining marinade to a saucepan with 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer; cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
• To serve: Make a small salad with arugula and mixed greens in the center of each plate. Top with grilled shrimp, and drizzle over the sauce. Scatter feta cheese and green onions over the top.

GRILLED RED PEPPER SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on. Put them in a large bowl of ice water with the salt. Refrigerate for one hour. Drain and pat dry.
• In a bowl large enough to contain the shrimp, combine the oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon peel, pepper flakes and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp, toss so they are thoroughly coated with the mixture and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature. Preheat grill.
• Grill the shrimp for two to three minutes on each side. Be careful not to overcook them. Put them on a serving platter. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve. Garnish with basil leaves and lemon and season to taste with sea salt and pepper.

SMOKED RED PEPPER DIP WITH GRILLED CRUDITE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the peppers, turning occasionally, until the skin is charred and blistered all over, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a medium metal or glass bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let the peppers steam for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the asparagus, mushrooms and 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Grill the vegetables, flipping once, until they have lightly charred grill marks, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Arrange on a serving platter with the broccoli and carrots.
• When the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel off the skin, remove the seeds and coarsely chop the flesh. Transfer to a food processor, add the feta, yogurt, lemon juice, paprika and garlic and pulse until a thick paste starts to form. With the motor running, stream in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil until you have a smooth, thick dip. Adjust the seasoning, as needed. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve with the crudite.

GRILLED RED BELL PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• In food processor or blender, reduce in puree roasted red peppers, walnuts, soft breadcrumbs, chili pepper, honey, cumin, salt and pepper.
• Without stopping the food processor or blender, add oil in a thin dribble.
• Add garlic and mix. (You can do this step in advance and put it in an airtight container. It will be good for up to 2 days in the fridge).
• When ready to serve, add parsley and mix.
• Note : to obtain a good breadcrumbs, crumble fresh bread, spread on a baking sheet and cook in a preheated oven at 350 F for about 10 minutes.

GRILLED GARLIC PEPPER SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine garlic, olive oil, Hot Shot, cumin, cayenne, lime, salt and parsley (if using).
• Add cleaned shrimp, and stir to coat.
• Marinate 1-2 hours in the refrigerator.
• Thread shrimp on skewers that have been soaked in water for 30 minutes (to avoid burning).
• Grill over fairly high heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes total, turning once.
• Serve with lime wedges.

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

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• In a small bowl, crush the garlic with the salt. Mix in cayenne pepper and paprika, and then stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with garlic paste until evenly coated.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH HORSERADISH DIP

Steps:

• Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking, or position broiler rack so that top of shrimp on rack in pan will be 4" from heat source; preheat broiler. In food processor or blender, puree peppers, horseradish sauce and mayonnaise until smooth; reserve.
• With small, clean scissors, cut through shell at back of each shrimp. Gently peel away shell, leaving tails on. With small knife, loosen dark vein from center; remove. Rinse shrimp; pat dry.
• In bowl, toss shrimp with oil and Old Bay seasoning. Place on grill or rack set in broiler pan. Grill or broil, turning once, until pink and opaque, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to platter. Transfer reserved pepper mixture to serving bowl or, if desired, to bell pepper. Sprinkle shrimp with dip with parsley.