Mediterranean Shrimp And Veggie Skewers Food

SKEWERED SHRIMP & VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 2/3 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal the bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and vegetables. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, turning once and basting frequently with reserved marinade. If desired, serve with rice; sprinkle with cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP AND VEGGIE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients (except the shrimp) and whisk together to form the marinade.
• Toss the shrimp in the marinade. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours to marinate.
• Skewer the shrimp on wooden or metal skewers. If using an outdoor grill, soak your skewers in water to soften them. If using a grill pan, this is unnecessary.
• Cook on a grill pan or grill on medium high heat, flipping once until cooked through.
• Wash the vegetables. Trim the end off the asparagus.
• Chop the onion into large chunks, big enough to skewer. Chop the asparagus into 1.5-2" pieces.
• Combine all ingredients (except the vegetables) in a small bowl to form the vinaigrette.
• Skewer the vegetables on wooden or metal skewers, alternating and creating a pattern. If using an outdoor grill, soak your skewers in water to soften them. If using a grill pan, this is unnecessary.
• Place the skewers in a dish and pour the vinaigrette on top.
• Let the vegetables sit until you are ready to cook them.
• Grill the vegetables until cooked (if using a grill pan, cook for about 10 minutes, covering with a lid and flipping frequently).
• Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette from the bowl on top of the cooked skewers before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• For the vegetables: In a large bowl, whisk the white wine, olive oil and garlic. Add the artichokes, haricot vert, tomatoes, olives, capers and onions and toss to coat. Season with about 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet and evenly spread out. Roast until the tomatoes begin to release their juices, 10 to 12 minutes.
• For the shrimp: While the vegetables are roasting, use the same bowl and mix together the olive oil, oregano, red pepper, garlic and lemon zest and juice. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Season with about 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper.
• Drizzle the baguette pieces with olive oil.
• Remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the shrimp. Stir and evenly spread out the shrimp and vegetables. Add the pieces of baguette around the perimeter. Roast until the shrimp is pink and opaque, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with the crumbled feta and serve with the bread.

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Place skewers in water and let them soak at least 20 minutes or until you are ready to use them.
• Rinse and dry shrimp.
• Put both oils in resealable plastic bag; add shrimp and toss to coat them with oil.
• Add bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, basil, salt and pepper.
• Toss shrimp to give them a coating of dry mixture.
• (You're wondering how the breading is going to stay adhered to the shrimp, right? Fear not- that's what the next step accomplishes).
• Seal bag and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• (Do not skip this step).
• Thread shrimp on wet skewers.
• Grill on HOT grill for 2 minutes per side or until golden.
• Do not overcook.