Italian Barbecued Shrimp Recipes

GRILLED GARLIC AND HERB SHRIMP

Steps:

• Whisk the paprika, garlic, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, basil, and brown sugar together in a bowl until thoroughly blended. Stir in the shrimp, and toss to evenly coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, turning once.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
• Remove shrimp from marinade, drain excess, and discard marinade.
• Place shrimp on preheated grill and cook, turning once, until opaque in the center, 5 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a large zip-lock bag.
• Seal and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
• Thread shrimp and veggies onto metal skewers, alternating as desired.
• Grill over medium heat about 4 minutes, turn once and grill 4 minutes more.
• Remove from skewers and serve hot.
• This also works as a stir-fry: Marinate as above and then saute all ingredients over medium-high heat in a large skillet until shrimp are pink.

ITALIAN BARBECUED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large, heavy non-stick skillet, combine the oil, Italian dressing, garlic, hot pepper sauce, worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, paprika, oregano, rosemary, thyme, pepper and salt. Cook over medium heat until the sauce begins to boil. Add the shrimp. Cook approximately 10 minutes. Add the wine, and cook another 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are done. Serve the shrimp with the sauce.

ITALIAN BARBECUE SHRIMP (LOW FAT!)

Steps:

• In a large, heavy skillet, combine the oil, Italian dressing, garlic, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, paprika, oregano, rosemary, thyme, pepper and salt.
• Cook over medium heat until the sauce begins to boil. Add shrimp. Cook approximately 10 minutes. Add with wine and cook another 5 to 7 minutes.
• Serve the shrimp with the sauce.

NEW ORLEANS BARBEQUED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Wash shrimp and drain well.
• Melt margarine/butter in a one quart casserole dish. Add salad dressing, lemon juice, black pepper and garlic powder.
• Add shrimp to the casserole dish. Stir gently to cover the shrimp with the mixture. Cover and bake, stirring occasionally for 25 to 30 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
• Serve the shrimp hot on a large platter and place the sauce in individual bowls so that you can easily 'dunk' bread in the sauce!