Italian Grilled Shrimp Skewers Food

ITALIAN GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender; combine fresh basil, 1 clove of garlic (whole), parmesan cheese, salt, and olive oil. Gently pulse until mixed together well. Try not to over blend the mixture.
• In a large mixing bowl; combine the blended mixture with the raw jumbo shrimp. Toss well; so shrimp are evening coated with marinade. Marinade for 20-30 minutes.While the shrimp are marinating; take this opportunity to soak your skewers if you are using wooden skewers.
• Prepare skewers; thread shrimp onto skewers. I usually thread about 3-4 shrimp per skewer.
• Heat gas or electric grill to medium heat. Oil grates well (using a grill brush and vegetable oil; otherwise your shrimp will stick!Melt 1/4 cup butter. Combine with minced garlic clove and parsley. Set aside for after the shrimp are cooked.Place shrimp skewers on grill. Grill approximately 3-4 minutes per side (internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Remove from grill and lightly brush with garlic butter mixture. Serve immediately

GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Put the olive oil, garlic and chile flakes in a small skillet. Turn the heat to low and let the mixture heat for about 10 minutes; the oil should just barely simmer around the garlic in the last few minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Transfer to a blender, add the 1 tablespoon oregano and some salt and pepper, and blend until the garlic and oregano are finely chopped. Set aside half of the chile-garlic oil for serving.
• Heat the grill to high. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, about 4 or 5 shrimp per skewer, threading so that the skewers goes through the tail and thick end of each shrimp. Brush the shrimp with some of the chile-garlic oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until lightly golden brown on both sides and opaque, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer the skewers to a platter and immediately drizzle with some of the reserved chile-garlic oil (not the oil you used for brushing the raw shrimp). Garnish with oregano, and serve with more of the reserved oil.

GRILLED MARINATED SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together all marinade ingredients until well blended (remove 3-4 tablespoons to brush on the shrimp while cooking).
• Pour the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add in the shrimp, seal bag and toss to coat the marinade with the shrimp.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Soak the wooden skewers in cold water 30 minutes before threading.
• Set grill heat to medium-low.
• Thread the shrimp onto the skewers piercing once near the tail and once near the head; discard the marinade.
• Grease the grill grate.
• Cook shrimp for about 5 minutes per side or until opaque, brushing frequently with the reserved marinade.

ITALIAN GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a large zip-lock bag.
• Seal and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
• Thread shrimp and veggies onto metal skewers, alternating as desired.
• Grill over medium heat about 4 minutes, turn once and grill 4 minutes more.
• Remove from skewers and serve hot.
• This also works as a stir-fry: Marinate as above and then saute all ingredients over medium-high heat in a large skillet until shrimp are pink.

ITALIAN GRILLED SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Split each shrimp on underside down to tail, try to avoid cutting meat (use sharp knife or scissors).
• Put shrimp in bowl with remaining ingredients.
• Stir well to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Push onto skewers and grill shrimp 6 inches from heat over a low charcoal fire.
• Turn frequently.
• takes about 15 minutes.
• Serve skewered shrimp scampi with garlic butter.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl crush the garlic with coarse salt; mix in cayenne pepper and paprika.
• Add in olive oil and lemon juice; mix until combine, then add in Tabasco if using.
• In a large bowl toss the shrimp with the garlic oil until evenly coated.
• Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile soak the wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.
• Preheat grill to medium heat, then lightly oil the grill grate.
• Thread the shrimp onto the wooden skewers.
• Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until opaque.
• Serve with lemon wedges.