Mint Marinated Grilled Shrimp Tabbouleh Salad Food

LEMON MINT SAUCE WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Meanwhile prepare the remaining ingredients.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the red pepper, shrimp, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
• Add pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Add the pasta to the shrimp mixture and toss to coat well.

ACHIOTE MARINATED SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• For the paste: In a blender or food processor, puree first 9 ingredients and then slowly add the lemon juice and 1/4 cup oil.
• For stock: Heat a heavy bottomed pot, when smoking add shrimp shells and cook, stirring for 6 to 8 minutes or until shells are toasted. Add wine and reduce by half. Add onion, tomato, and water bring just to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer slowly for 45 minutes and strain.
• Cooking shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet. Mix 2 tablespoons achiote paste into hot oil. Add 1/2 of shrimp to hot pan and stir to coat evenly with the paste. Add 1/2 cup shrimp stock and cook for 5 minutes or until the shrimp are no longer translucent. Set aside in a bowl. Repeat process for other half.
• Assembly: Place the mache and frisee divided among 6 plates. In a medium size bowl, toss the shrimp with the orange sections, and scallions. Divide shrimp among plates. Top with scallions and toasted almonds. Shrimp can be served hot or cold.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp. Place in bowl with jalapeno, juice of 1/2 a lime and olive oil. Toss to coat and let sit for 15 minutes. In separate bowl combine cilantro, avocado, red pepper, and onion. Add juice of 1 lime, cayenne and salt. Toss to coat. Cook off shrimp on grill or on stove top in a skillet. Add shrimp to salad and toss to coat. Serve on bed of lettuce.

MINT-MARINATED SHRIMP WITH GLASS NOODLES

Steps:

• Combine shrimp, mint, garlic, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a medium bowl. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, chili sauce, vegetable oil, and sugar. Let stand until ready to use.
• Place noodles in a large bowl. Bring a pot of water to a boil; pour over noodles. Let stand until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
• Remove shrimp from marinade, and season with salt and cayenne. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 1 minute per side.
• Divide noodles among 4 serving bowls. Top with shrimp, cucumber, and chile. Drizzle lime juice mixture over the top, and serve with lime wedges.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH LENTIL TABBOULEH

Steps:

• In a 3-quart saucepan, combine 4 cups water, lentils, garlic, bay leaf, cumin, andsalt and pepper to taste, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, with a sharp knife, remove peel and pith from fruit. Over a bowl, cut away membrane, collecting juice. Chop fruit into 1/4-inch dice; add to juice. Toss with1/2 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Cut cucumber on diagonal into 1/4-inch slices, then cut into thin strips. Set aside.
• Drain lentils; discard garlic and bay leaf; let cool. Toss with onion, tomatoes, mint, parsley, watercress, lemon juice, vinegar, remaining oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Heat grill or cast-iron grill pan. Marinate shrimp for 10 minutes in 2 tablespoons of the citrus dressing. Remove shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and grill until opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Divide the cucumbers among 4 plates. Top each with a quarter of the lentils and 3 shrimp. Spoon citrus dressing over salads.

GINGER-MINT GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for two-zone cooking over high heat: For a charcoal grill, pour the coals onto one half of the grill. For a gas grill, heat all the burners, then turn off one of the end burners. (See Tips.)
• Meanwhile, pat the shrimp dry, then transfer to a medium bowl and season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and lightly coat with olive oil. Set aside. Coarsely chop the ginger, then add the mint and a pinch of salt. Finely chop the ginger and mint together until homogenous. Transfer to a small bowl, finely grate 1/2 teaspoon lime zest into the bowl, and mix to combine. Cut the lime into wedges for serving.
• When you're ready to grill, take the shrimp, mint-ginger mixture, lime wedges, a tightly folded paper towel soaked in olive oil, a serving platter and tongs to the grill. Clean the grates with a grill brush, then oil the grates with the paper towel. Add the shrimp perpendicular to the grates over the flame and cook until well browned, about 2 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes. (See Tips.)
• Transfer the shrimp to the platter and toss with the mint-ginger mixture and a squeeze of lime.