Spicy Shrimp And Date Skewers Food

SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak bamboo skewers in boiling water for at least 30 minutes.
• Combine the oil, honey, soy sauce, lemon, chillies, garlic and salt in a blender or food processor (you can use an immersion blender too) and blend until smooth.
• Place the shrimp in a bowl then pour over the marinade. Mix to make sure the prawns are covered then allow to marinade for 10-20 minutes.
• Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, pushing the skewer first through the tail and then through the thicker part to ensure they are secure on the skewers. Brush each skewers with marinade.
• Preheat the grill for 5 minutes on high heat. Add the skewers and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until the shrimp are caramelized and opaque.
• Remove from the grill and serve with lemon wedges.

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.

SWEET-AND-SOUR SHRIMP KEBABS

Steps:

• Whisk together the canola oil, lime juice, brown sugar, vinegar, red pepper flakes, lime zest, garlic, ginger, basil and salt in a bowl. Put the shrimp in a large zip-top plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: Whisk the sweet chili sauce, peach preserves and mustard in a bowl.
• Preheat a grill to medium high. Oil the grill rack. Thread the shrimp and lime wedges onto skewers. Grill 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Serve with the sauce.

SPICY SHRIMP AND DATE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Place the cumin and cayenne in a skillet over low heat and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Place in a large bowl and whisk in lemon juice and oil. Add the shrimps and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Place 1 piece of date in the curve of 1 piece of shrimp, wrap a piece of bacon around the shrimp and skewer with a toothpick. Repeat.
• Preheat the broiler. Broil until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 11/2 minutes per side. Serve hot or at room temperature.

SPICY LEMON SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Finely grate the zest from 4 of the lemons, then pulse in a mini food processor with 3 tablespoons salt. Squeeze the juice from 2 of the zested lemons into a large bowl; add the lemongrass, olive oil, Sriracha, garlic, fish sauce, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of the lemon salt. Thinly slice the 2 remaining lemons and add to the bowl.
• Using kitchen shears, cut through the shrimp shells along the outer curve, leaving the shells on. Remove the veins and rinse the shrimp. Add to the bowl with the lemongrass marinade and toss; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Meanwhile, soak 12 to 15 wooden skewers in water.
• Preheat a grill to medium high. Thread the shrimp onto the skewers. Brush the grill with vegetable oil, then add the lemon slices and grill until they begin to char, turning once, about 2 minutes; transfer to a platter. Stir the mint into the remaining marinade. Add the shrimp skewers to the grill and cook, brushing with the marinade-mint mixture, until the shells begin to char, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the platter and sprinkle with the lemon salt to taste.

CAJUN SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for cooking over medium-high heat.
• Add the shrimp, garlic, butter, Cajun Select Seasoning, juice of 1/2 lemon and some salt and pepper to a bowl and toss all together. Skewer the shrimp on metal skewers. Grill the shrimp, drizzling with hot sauce if desired, until plump and pink, about 2 minutes per side.
• Grill the remaining 1/2 lemon until charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with the shrimp.
• Blend together the salt, granulated garlic, paprika, cayenne, onion powder, black pepper, sugar, basil, celery seed and oregano in a bowl until combined. Store in an airtight jar for up to 6 months.

SPICY SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt butter; add the lemon juice, spices, lemon zest and salt., Thread shrimp onto eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. Place skewers in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting occasionally with butter mixture.

SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the honey, chile pepper, garlic and salt. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes or in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Remove from the marinade and discard any remaining marinade.
• Thread the shrimp through the tail and head (2 or 3 per skewer) onto small metal skewers or soaked wooden skewers. Strong rosemary stems are good to use as skewers.
• Grill over Direct High heat for 2 to 4 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Arrange skewers on a serving dish and sprinkle with the cilantro.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP AND PEPPER SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak 16 wooden skewers in water.
• Wash shrimp and pat dry on paper towels. Peel shells and discard. De-vein each shrimp if you have time (use a toothpick to pull out the long black "vein" that runs along the back of each shrimp - if the fact that the "vein" is actually a poop chute doesn't bother you, feel free to skip this step).
• Wash, de-seed and chop the peppers into 1" square sections.
• Mince the garlic with salt. Mix the garlic-salt with lemon juice, olive oil, cayenne pepper, and paprika in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and peppers and toss well to coat.
• Get the grill started if you're using a charcoal grill (gas grills don't need to pre-heat), or if you're doing this indoors, preheat the broiler.
• Thread the skewers with the shrimp and bell pepper. Place the skewers on a large baking sheet and pour the remaining marinade over the top.
• Grill or broil the kebabs 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with coconut rice or plain rice.

HEALTHY SPICY SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Thaw any meat as necessary. If fresh, proceed to the next step.
• Mix together the salt, pepper, cayenne, and garlic.
• Align shrimp and scallops every other onto 4 skewers or 1 skewer per person.
• Brush the shrimp with the olive oil. Use more if you would like a more bold and juicy flavor, but stick to minimal amounts if you would like a lower calorie meal.
• Sprinkle the spice seasoning mix over each side of the skewers.
• Squeeze the lemon juice over one side of the skewers.
• Grill them over medium to medium-high heat until the meat is cooked through. About 2-3 minutes per side.
• Add Tabasco sauce to your likening and garnish with some sliced grilled lemons.

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, juice 2 limes, seed and finely mince 1/2 jalapeno and add to lime juice, add pressed garlic, 4 packets of Splenda, salt, pepper, chili powder and oil. Whisk until Splenda is dissolved.
• Shell and rinse tiger shrimp, drop into bowl, mix so every shrimp is coated and then lightly press all shrimp into the marinade. cover tightly and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
• Preheat grill and slide 5 shrimp on 2 soaked bamboo skewers or metal skewers, grill on medium for 3 minutes on each side until bright pink. serve immediately.

SPICY SHRIMP 'N' SCALLOP SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in seasonings; set aside and keep warm. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and scallops., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill seafood, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque, basting occasionally with butter mixture.