Banana Coconut Shrimp Kabobs Recipes

TROPICAL ISLAND SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours., Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On each of 30 metal or soaked wooden appetizer skewers, thread one shrimp, one mango cube and one pineapple cube. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. In batches, cook kabobs 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.

GRILLED COCONUT SHRIMP KABOBS WITH ISLAND SALSA

Steps:

• Peel,and devein shrimp, retaining tails; set aside.
• Combine coconut milk,juice,garlic,peppers & seasonings; pour over shrimp; marinate no more than 1 hour.
• Thread shrimp and pineapple chunks on skewers; broil or grill 3 minute per side or until shrimp is done.
• Arrange coconut shrimp on large lettuce leaves on individual serving plates.
• Mix salsa ingredients in a medium sized bowl, chill 1 hour; serve as a side to the Shrimp Kabobs.

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.

TROPICAL COCONUT AND BANANA SHRIMP

Steps:

• Drain juice form pineapple can into bowl with shrimp in it and set aside.
• Prepare rice as directed on box and add 1/4 cup of coconut to water while cooking.
• Cut banana in half long ways but do not seperate. Then slice banana across in 1/2 inch thick pieces.
• Add vegetable oil, banana slices and crushed pineapple to frying pan. Toss fruit to coat it and cook on low heat. Mix constantly until banana begins to break up.
• Transfer shrimp and pineapple juice into clean frying pan and add 1/2 cup coconut. Begin to cook on medium to high heat for 5 minutes.
• Add banana and pineapple mixture to shrimp and cook until juice is nearly evaporated.
• Serve over rice.

THAI SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together milk, lime peel, lime juice, sugar, curry, hoisin, and ginger.
• Place shrimp in a medium bowl.
• Pour 1/2 cup of the milk mixture over the shimp.
• Cover shrimp and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Cover and refrigerate remaining milk mixture.
• Drain shrimp and discard marinade.
• Thread shrimp onto skewers, leaving 1/4 inch between pieces.
• Grill for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turns opaque, turning skewers while cooking.
• Simmer reserved milk mixture 5 minutes.
• Mix into hot rice.
• Serve Shrimp over rice.

SPICY COCONUT AND LIME GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine the jalapeno, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, coconut, olive oil, and soy sauce in a food processor; blend until smooth. Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and allow to marinate at least 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Thread the shrimp onto skewers, piercing each shrimp near the head and tail.
• Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides and the meat is no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side.