Spicy Grilled Jalapeno And Lime Shrimp Skewers Recipe 345 Recipes

GRILLED JALAPENO AND LIME SHRIMP SKEWER

Steps:

• 1. For Marinade: Process all ingredients in food processor until smooth, about 15 seconds. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade; transfer remaining marinade to medium bowl.
• 2. For Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. To butterfly shrimp, use paring knife to make shallow cut down outside curve of shrimp. Add shrimp to bowl with marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to 1 hour.
• 3. Prepare your grill, clean and oil so the shrimp want stick. Thread marinated shrimp on skewers. (Alternate direction of each shrimp as you pack them tightly on skewer to allow about a dozen shrimp to fit snugly on each skewer.)
• 4. Sprinkle 1 side of skewered shrimp with sugar. Grill shrimp, sugared side down, over hot side of grill, until lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip skewers and move to cool side of grill and cook, covered until other side of shrimp is no longer translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and toss with reserved marinade. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• In a small bowl, crush the garlic with the salt. Mix in cayenne pepper and paprika, and then stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with garlic paste until evenly coated.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.

LIME-CILANTRO SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes., If desired, add wood chips to grill according to manufacturer's directions. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On each of 12 soaked wooden appetizer skewers, thread shrimp., Grill on an oiled rack, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes per side.

SPICY LIME GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix together the Cajun seasoning, lime juice, and vegetable oil in a resealable plastic bag. Add the shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Cook the shrimp on the preheated grill until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 2 minutes per side.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl crush the garlic with coarse salt; mix in cayenne pepper and paprika.
• Add in olive oil and lemon juice; mix until combine, then add in Tabasco if using.
• In a large bowl toss the shrimp with the garlic oil until evenly coated.
• Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile soak the wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.
• Preheat grill to medium heat, then lightly oil the grill grate.
• Thread the shrimp onto the wooden skewers.
• Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until opaque.
• Serve with lemon wedges.