Mexican Prawn Shrimp Kebabs Food

MEXICAN GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp, leaving the last tail section intact
• Soak wooden skewers (best done overnight) or use metal ones.
• Mix up the marinade, marinate shrimp 30 minutes.
• Skewer shrimp and grill several minutes on each side, basting with extra marinade. You can griddle or cook inside in a skillet if you prefer.
• Serve hot, with toasted garlic bread.

OAXACAN GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Shell and devein. Set aside.
• Soak skewers in water.
• Throw all the ingredients, except for the shrimp, into a blender and process until a fine puree.
• In a large glass bowl, sit together shrimp and marinade. Cover and chill for 1/2 an hour.
• Drain shrimp and reserve marinade. Thread shrimp on skewers.
• Grill skewers medium high heat just until they turn pink, turning frequently and brushing with reserved marinade. Takes about 15 minutes.

SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup salad dressing and shrimp. Cut each onion into eight wedges. In another large resealable plastic bag, combine the vegetables and remaining dressing. Seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the shrimp and vegetables. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning occasionally.

GARLIC SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Rinse and dry shrimp.
• Whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, pepper, and parsley together in a bowl and pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Lightly coat metal skewers with cooking spray.
• Remove shrimp from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place about 5 shrimp on each skewer.
• Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 5 minutes; do not overcook.

BAJA GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for about 4 minutes until almost fully cooked. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a plate and tent it with foil. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Stir in the wine and bring to boil, scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Boil for 1 minute. Stir in the lime juice and parsley. Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat with sauce and Continue to cook until the shrimp are fully cooked, about 1 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter and serve alone or with white rice, if desired.

QUICK-MARINATED SHRIMP KEBABS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, and zest and season with salt and pepper.
• Alternately thread the shrimp, squash, onion, and zucchini onto the skewers, using 4 shrimp per skewer.
• Put the kebabs in a shallow baking dish and pour the marinade over the top. Marinate the kebabs at room temperature, turning occasionally, for 10 minutes.
• Preheat an indoor grill pan or an outdoor grill. Grill the kebabs, turning and basting with the marinade occasionally, until lightly charred and just-cooked through, about 4 minutes.

MEXICALI SHRIMP KEBABS

Steps:

• Place shrimp in a medium bowl. Add all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. soak wood skewers if using you'll need about 10-12.
• Prepare a hot fire. Or turn on the Gas Grill 15 minutes or so before you cook . If using
• Waynes Method - Remove shrimp from marinade and thread onto skewers. Place on oiled rack above coals and grill, basting frequently with marinade and turning once, until shrimp are pink and loosely curled, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
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• I like to use the Cooks method for Grilling shrimp Go here and look at the photo of the shrimp nice and snug together http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/07/food-lab-how-to-grill-shrimp.html.
• go ahead and baste just like Wayne.
• squeeze the juice from the lime over the shrimp as you plate the shrimp off the grill and give it a light dust of pepper.
• I love this with my Grilled Garlic Bread.

MEXICALI SHRIMP KEBABS

Steps:

• Place shrimp in a medium bowl.
• Add oil, salt, tequila, cayenne, garlic and chili sauce.
• Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours.
• Prepare a hot grill.
• Remove shrimp from marinade and thread onto long metal skewers.
• Place on an oiled rack above ashen coals and grill, basting frequently with marinade and turning once, until shrimp are pink and loosely curled, about 2-3 minutes per side.

GARLIC PRAWNS

Steps:

• In a glass dish, mix together the olive oil, mustard, garlic, lemon juice, orange juice, basil and white wine. Add the prawns, and stir to coat. Cover, and let marinate for 1 hour.
• Heat an outdoor grill to high heat.
• Thread prawns onto skewers. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until pink.
• If desired, reserve marinade; transfer to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with prawns.

PINCHOS (SPANISH KEBABS/TAPAS - PORK, LAMB, PRAWNS OR CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Place the onion, garlic, sweet and hot paprikas, 2 tsp of the salt, the oregano, peppercorns, thyme, cumin, cinnamon, bay leaf, vinegar, wine (if using) and olive oil in a mini food processor and process to a paste.
• Place the pork in a bowl and rub a little salt on it. Scrape the marinade into the bowl with the meat and toss to combine thoroughly.
• Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pork for 4-6 hours, tossing a few times. Let the meat come to room temperature before grilling.
• Light the grill and preheat it to medium-high or preheat a large ridged grill pan to medium-high over medium heat.
• When ready to cook, thread the meat onto the skewers and brush it with a little olive oil.
• Cook the meat, brushing with olive oil and turning once, until it is just cooked through, 5-7 minutes. (If you are cooking lamb and would like it medium-rare, don't cook it quite so long). Serve the kebabs at once.