Cilantro Grilled Shrimp With Sesame Cabbage Recipes

THAI SHRIMP AND CABBAGE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, stir-fry the cabbage in 1 teaspoon oil for 2 minutes or until tender. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, stir-fry onion and garlic in remaining oil until tender. Add the shrimp, water and soy sauce; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in cilantro and pepper flakes. Serve with cabbage.

SESAME CILANTRO SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon dressing over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in remaining dressing; cook, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 1-2 minutes longer. To serve, squeeze lime juice over top; sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, serve with rice.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO, LIME, AND PEANUTS

Steps:

• Zest limes into a bowl. Squeeze in juice from 1 lime, and whisk in fish sauce and sugar.
• Preheat grill to high. Brush shrimp with oil on both sides, and lightly season with salt and pepper. Grill until pink and firm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Toss shrimp with fish-sauce mixture, cilantro, peanuts, and scallions. Juice remaining lime over shrimp.

CILANTRO-GRILLED SHRIMP WITH SESAME CABBAGE

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. In a large bowl, toss cabbage with canola oil, lime juice, and sesame seeds. Season with salt and pepper.
• Thread shrimp on 8 skewers. Place in a shallow dish; toss with 1/4 cup Asian Cilantro Sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Grill until opaque, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
• Serve the shrimp skewers with sesame cabbage, remaining 1/4 cup cilantro sauce, and lime wedges.

SESAME SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until fragrant. In a shallow dish, combine 2 tablespoons of the sesame seeds with the sesame oil, vinegar, and soy sauce. Thread 3 shrimp onto each skewer, piercing each at the head and tail, and place in the marinade. Turn to coat and set aside for 10 minutes.
• Spread the remaining 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds on a plate. Transfer the skewers to the plate and coat with the sesame seeds. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and sear the skewered shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Pour the remaining marinade over the shrimp and cook until the marinade thickens.
• Place the skewers on a plate and pour the marinade over. Serve warm or at room temperature.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cilantro, oil, chives and garlic. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., In a blender, combine the sauce ingredients; cover and process until blended. Chill until serving., Thread shrimp onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with sauce.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH LIME-CILANTRO MARINADE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor place the cilantro leaves and stems, scallions, chilies, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and turmeric.
• Puree, adding a little water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
• Peel the shrimp, leaving the tail intact.
• Devein them, place them in a bowl, and toss with the cilantro puree.
• Marinate for 8-12 hours.
• Prepare a moderately hot charcoal fire.
• When ready to cook, scoop up the shrimp so that more of the marinade remains on one side of each one.
• Place the shrimp marinade-side up pon the grill.
• Cook until almost done, about 2 minutes.
• Turn shrimp over and cook quickly on marinade side, about 1 minute.
• Remove shrimp from grill.
• Divide shrimp among serving plates.
• Pass garnishes at table.
• Each guest should sprinkle the shrimp with coarse salt, pepper, chili powder, a squeeze of lime juice, and a few cilantro leaves.