Oaxacan Grilled Shrimp Food

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.

GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat griddle or grill pan over high heat.
• Butterfly shrimp by slicing almost through lengthwise, but leave shell on shrimp, this will keep the shrimp tender while grilling over such high heat.
• Brush shrimps with oil, season with salt and pepper and grill 2 minutes on each side, until shells are hot pink and shrimp is opaque.
• Place lemons on grill the last minute. The heat will release the juice from the lemons. To serve, squeeze grilled lemon wedges over shrimp.

SPANISH GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• For the rice:
• In a large saucepan, sweat garlic, shallot and pepper in oil until softened. Add adobo sauce, tomato paste, rice, wine and broth, give a quick stir. Add saffron. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, until rice is cooked. Fold in peas.
• For the Shrimp Marinade:
• Blend in garlic, chipotle peppers, the lime juice, olive oil and cilantro in a food processor or blender. Pour over shrimp. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for 20 minutes.
• Preheat grill over a medium-high.
• Take shrimp out of marinade and cook on grill for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until done. Fill phyllo shells with rice mixture, top with grilled shrimp. Garnish with chives.
• For the Dipping Sauce:
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly and enjoy

GREEK GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Put all ingredients (except the dressing) in a large bowl and marinate for 15 - 20 minutes.
• Thread shrimp on metal skewers ( or well soaked bamboo) and grill for 5-6 minutes turning often (they will turn red and opaque when done).
• Serve over rice (or better yet pilaf) with lemon wedges, pitted black olives and cherry tomatoes and drizzle with the dressing.

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.

FANTASTIC MARINADE FOR GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large bowl whisk together all ingredients (except garlic) until well blended, adjusting the seasoned salt, cayenne and hot sauce to taste.
• Add in the garlic pieces.
• Add in the uncooked shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat with the marinade.
• Cover and refrigerate NO MORE than 1 hour.
• Remove the shrimp and discard marinade.
• Grill over medium heat until no longer pink (cooking time will vary depending on the size of the shrimp).

EASY GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, sugar, cayenne, and salt in a small bowl; stir until marinade is well mixed.
• Thread shrimp on metal skewers and pat dry. Brush with marinade and refrigerate.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Cook shrimp on the hot grill until the edges begin to turn white, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn and continue grilling until shrimp is white and no longer translucent, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Serve warm.

GRILLED SHRIMP -- MMMMMM

Steps:

• In a 1 gal plastic food bag place shrimp and olive oil, toss to coat, sprinkle enough rub to coat the shrimp.
• The bag should look dark red.
• Refrigerate for 1-4 hrs, the longer you wait the hotter they'll be.
• Light the grill and while it's heating place shrimp on skewers.
• When coals are very hot, clean the area that the shrimp will be on and rub with a bit of canola oil on a rag (use a mitt please).
• Immediately place shrimp on greased grill for 2-3 minutes, turn and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
• Remove from skewers and serve hot.
• No dipping sauce required.
• This rub works well on chicken wings too!

CAJUN GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix together. Marinade for up to 24 hours. Skewer and grill, 3 minutes per side, or until tender. Serve warm or refrigerate to serve later.

GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, lime juice, tequila, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Soak wooden skewers in a bowl of water for 30 minutes.
• Remove shrimp from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Thread shrimp on skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head.
• Arrange skewers on preheated grill; cook shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 6 to 8 minutes.

OAXACAN GRILLED FISH - MEXICO

Steps:

• Rub the fish fillets on both sides with the garlic; season with salt and pepper.
• Put the mayonnaise in a bowl, stir in the chipotles and their adobo sauce, the garlic, pepper, vinegar and salt.
• Rub the fish fillets with the chipotle sauce.
• Grill the fish over charcoal or fry in a saucepan with olive oil.
• Serve with pineapple salad recipe#235168.