Barbecue Sesame Prawns Shrimp 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.

GRILLED SESAME SHRIMP

Steps:

• Rinse the shrimp, pat them dry (leaving the shells on) and toss them in a mixture of salt, pepper, peanut oil, garlic, ginger and red pepper. Preheat grill or broiler.
• Place the shrimp on an oiled rack and grill for two to three minutes on each side. Be careful not to overcook them. Remove them from the grill, place them in a bowl and toss them with sesame oil. Serve immediately.

ICONIC AUSSIE BBQ PRAWNS (SHRIMP)

Steps:

• Mix everything together in a glass or ceramic bowl.
• Marinate for 30 - 60 minutes (while you make a salad, slice the bread, set the table and get the barbie heated up).
• You can either throw the prawns on just like this OR you can thread them onto skewers - either works.
• Cook over a medium heat until the prawns are lovely and orange - don't over cook or they will be woody and chewy.
• Serve with a salad and bread.

SESAME SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, lemon juice, garlic powder and lemon-pepper; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. In a skillet, saute shrimp in remaining sesame oil until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Serve with rice if desired. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

BARBECUE PRAWNS

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients except prawns and bamboo skewers to make a marinade.
• Mix prawns into the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Thread 4 prawns onto each skewer and barbecue over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes each side.
• Serve with salad.

SHRIMP ON THE BARBY - BARBECUE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Toss shrimp with seasoning to coat. Thread 5 shrimp each on 4 metal skewers (soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes) Place skewered shrimp in a glass dish.
• Mix the remaining ingredients and pour half the marinade over the shrimp.
• Marinate for 15 minutes.
• Heat grill to medium-high, cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes a side, basting with reserved sauce. Cook the shrimp until opaque; be careful not to overcook.

SESAME SHRIMP STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• While rice is simmering, combine shrimp, ginger, cayenne pepper, garlic, sesame seeds and black pepper in a large plastic food storage bag. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator.
• Heat sesame oil in a large wok or skillet. Add red bell pepper and green onions; saute 3 to 4 minutes to soften slightly Add teriyaki sauce. Add peas and shrimp with seasoning; saute 4 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.
• Stir cornstarch into chicken broth and add to wok; cook, stirring until mixture boils. Sprinkle with salt. Spoon shrimp mixture over rice.

HONEY SESAME SHRIMP "ON THE BARBIE"

Steps:

• Rinse the shrimp under cold running water, then drain and blot dry with paper towels. Set aside while you prepare the marinade.
• Combine three tablespoons of the sesame oil, the rice wine, soy sauce, honey, sesame seeds, chile sauce (if using), and five-spice powder in a large bowl and whisk to blend. Stir in the garlic, ginger, scallions, and shrimp to coat, then cover and let marinate in the refrigerator, for 30 to 60 minutes.
• Preheat the grill to high.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the marinade to a bowl and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil. Pour the marinade into a saucepan; remove and discard the garlic, ginger, and scallion whites, using the slotted spoon. Bring the marinade to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, uncovered, to a thick, syrupy glaze, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• When ready to cook, oil the grate. Arrange the shrimp on the hot grate and grill, turning with tongs, until nicely browned on the outside and firm and pink inside, about 2 minutes per side. Brush the shrimp with the glaze as they cook.
• Transfer the shrimp to serving plates and or a platter and sprinkle with the scallion greens. Serve immediately.
• Note: Sweet chile sauce is the Thai version of ketchup. One good brand to look for is Siriacha. If not available, simply omit.