Ginger Shrimp Kabobs Recipes

GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH SOY SAUCE, FRESH GINGER AND TOASTED SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Soak 4-inch wooden skewers in cold water for 1 hour. Thread 1 shrimp onto each skewer so that the shrimp lie flat.
• Whisk together the soy, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, white wine vinegar, lime juice and peanut oil together in a small bowl. Place shrimp skewers onto a plate and drizzle with peanut oil to lightly coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat grill. Grill shrimp 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through. Place shrimp on a platter, drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Add the shrimp, zucchini, red onion, red bell pepper, and lemon to a medium sized bowl.
• Prepare the shrimp marinade and add to the bowl of shrimp and veggies. Let marinate 30 minutes or over night.
• Thread skewers with the shrimp and veggies.
• Preheat grill to medium high heat. Thread the shrimp on the skewers. Place on the grill. Grill on each side for about two minutes or until no longer pink.

GINGER GARLIC SESAME SHRIMP

Steps:

• Toast the sesame seeds: Toast the sesame seeds in a small sauté pan on medium high heat until lightly browned.
• Pour the sauce over shrimp, sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onions: Pour over the shrimp. Toss to coat. Sprinkle the shrimp with toasted sesame seeds and remaining green onions. Serve immediately with rice, soba noodles, rice noodles, bok choy, spinach, broccoli, or asparagus.

SKEWERED GINGER SHRIMP WITH PLUMS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine shrimp and plums. Drizzle with 1/4 cup marinade; toss to coat. Alternately thread shrimp and plums on 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers., On a lightly oiled rack, grill skewers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until shrimp turn pink, 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally and basting frequently with remaining marinade during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Serve with green onion and, if desired, sesame seeds and lime wedges.

THAI SHRIMP KABOBS WITH HOT GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients (oil through garlic) in a ceramic or glass bowl.
• Stir in shrimp, cover and refrigerate between 3 hours and overnight.
• Thread shrimp on skewers and grill just until opaque (about 5 minutes).
• SAUCE:.
• In a small saucepan, combine apricot preserves, soy sauce, lemon juice and 1/2 tsp grated ginger; bring to a boil.
• Dissolve cornstarch in orange juice and add to apricot mixture.
• Stir just until sauce thickens.
• Serve hot with shrimp.

SHRIMP, PEPPER AND MANGO KABOBS IN GINGER MARINADE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together ginger, garlic, rice wine vinegar, lime juice, brown sugar, oil, sesame oil, and cilantro. Add the shrimp. Toss to coat shrimp; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Remove shrimp from marinade. Pour marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil for one full minute. Remove from heat.
• Alternately thread shrimp, scallions, peppers and mango on skewers. Place skewers in center of cooking grate. Grill 4 to 6 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque, turning once halfway through grilling time, basting with reserved marinade. Serve warm over rice.