Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Recipes

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP

Steps:

• You will need two bricks and a fire-proof rack to place over the bricks.
• First, place 2 bricks onto your outside grill, and place a safe rack onto the two bricks. This elevates the shrimp while cooking to prevent the shrimp from burning.
• Next, turn on the heat to "HIGH" - close the lid of the grill to heat for a few minutes.
• Using good quality metal skewers to skew the shrimps one next to each other.
• Quick Note: If you plan to use wooden skewers, you will need to soak them in water for at least 15 to 30 minutes. But we prefer metal skewers. Wooden skewers tend to burn and fall apart while grilling.
• Place the skewers onto the elevated grill. Close with the cover of the grill, for 7 to 10 minutes.
• Then open the lid, and use kitchen tongs to turn over each skewer. Close the lid for another 7 to 10 minutes.
• Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice over the skewers while grilling.
• Turn them over one last time for additional 3 minutes and then turn them again for additional 3 minutes. Then remove it from the grill. The shells should have a bright red-orange color.
• Squeeze an additional lemon, and a drizzle of olive oil over them before serving. Then at the table with each serving, anyone can add additional lemon over shrimp once they remove their shells.
• Yields: 5 to 6 servings

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH LEMON-HERB MARINADE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Peel and devein shrimp. Blot dry with paper towels and place in a resealable plastic bag.
• Combine marinade ingredients: oil, cilantro, lemon juice, shallot, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, and white pepper (if using) in a bowl or large mixing cup.
• Pour mixture over shrimp. Seal bag and place in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes-but no longer than that because the acid from the lemon juice will begin to soften the shrimp.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Right before placing shrimp on the grill, oil the grill grates well-use tongs and paper towels dipped in oil. Make about 4 passes to create a nonstick surface.
• Remove shrimp from the bag and discard marinade. Place shrimp on the grill and allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until they appear pink and firm all the way around.
• Remove from heat and serve immediately with a little extra chopped cilantro or basil on top. Enjoy!

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.

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH LEMON AND OREGANO

Steps:

• Snip through shells of shrimp along middle of back using kitchen shears, exposing vein and leaving tail and adjoining segment of shell intact. Devein shrimp, leaving shells in place.
• Mince and mash garlic to a paste with salt using a large heavy knife or a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a blender along with lemon juice and pepper and blend until smooth. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until emulsified. Transfer dressing to a bowl and stir in chopped oregano.
• Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas).
• Toss shrimp with 1/4 cup dressing in a large bowl and marinate no more than 15 minutes. (Texture of shrimp will change if marinated too long.)
• Lightly brush lemon wedges with some of remaining dressing and grill, turning over once, until grill marks appear, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large platter.
• Grill shrimp on lightly oiled grill rack (covered only if using a gas grill), turning over once, until just cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to platter with lemons as grilled. Serve with remaining dressing.

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Brush 1 teaspoon of oil over a barbecue rack or a ridged grill pan. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for high heat or preheat the grill pan over a high flame. Using scissors, cut the shell down the center of the back of the shrimp. Brush the shrimp with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill the shrimp until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and serve.