Grilled Butterfly Shrimp Recipes

BUTTERY GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; set aside 1/4 cup. Thread shrimp onto 8 metal or soaked wooden skewers., Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat 3-5 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting occasionally with butter mixture. Remove from grill; brush with reserved butter mixture.

GRILLED BUTTERFLY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Devein shrimp by making a shallow cut lengthwise along the outside curve.
• Remove sand vein.
• Press each shrimp flat into a butterfly shape.
• Mix remaining ingredients, except 1/2 half of the lemon slices, and pour over shrimp.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Remove shrimp and reserve marinade.
• Arrange shrimp in a lightly greased hinged wire grill basket.
• Grill 4 inches from hot coals (or over medium heat in a gas grill) for about 6-10 minutes, turning basket and brushing shrimp 2-3 times with reserved marinade, until shrimp is pink.
• Garnish with remaining lemon slices.

BUTTERFLIED GRILLED GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine butter, garlic,onions and lemon pepper Add shrimp, tossing to coat.
• Marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator.
• Preheat gas grill to medium heat.
• Pour shrimp mixture into foil pie pan and grill for 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and curled.

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.

GRILLED BUTTER-FLIED JUMBO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Whisk the chili sauce with the butter and orange juice in a saucepan set over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Stir in the rum, half of each the chives, and the coriander, mustard, vanilla and garlic. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
• Slice lengthwise through the top of each shrimp shell and almost all the way through the meat of each shrimp so that they can lie flat. Toss the shrimp with half the sauce mixture. Set aside.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high and grease lightly. Grill shrimp for 3-5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Baste shrimp often with the reserved sauce. Gently toss hot, cooked shrimp, with any remaining sauce mixture. Sprinkle with remaining chives and coriander.
• TWISTS:.
• TWIST 1: For a delicious surf and turf meal, serve the shrimp alongside grilled steaks brushed eith BBQ sauce.
• TWIST 2: For another tropical taste experience, use pineapple juice instead of orange juice.
• TWIST 3: For a flavorful alcohol-free version, omit the rum and substitute for more chili sauce.