Barbecue Shrimp With Salsa Recipes

TEX-MEX GRILLED SHRIMP AND SALSA

Steps:

• Combine shrimp, olive oil, paprika, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl. Gently stir until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the salsa.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno for 4 minutes. Flip and grill until tomatoes and jalapenos are blistered, about 4 minutes more.
• Cut tops off the tomatoes and discard. Cut jalapeno in half, scrape the skin off, and discard seeds. Quarter the onion. Squeeze garlic cloves from their skins.
• Place the grilled vegetables in a blender. Add lime juice and salt; blend until smooth. Add cilantro and pulse until evenly blended.
• Transfer shrimp to the hot grill and cook for 2 minutes per side. Serve with the salsa.

GRILLED SHRIMP SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Lightly brush the shrimp, corn, jalapeno, scallions and onion wedges with canola oil, sprinkle with salt and place on the grill. Cook the scallions and shrimp until charred and the shrimp are cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Cook the jalapeno and red onion until charred and softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Cook the corn, rotating every 2 minutes, until charred and the kernels have turned bright yellow, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the vegetables and shrimp to a baking sheet and let cool.
• Cut the grilled shrimp into 1/4-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl. Seed and finely chop the jalapeno; add to the bowl. Finely shop the scallions and red onion and cut the kernels from the corn; add all three to the bowl. Stir in the cucumber, lime zest and juice, paprika, coriander and cumin. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
• Before serving, fold in the cilantro and avocado. Serve with tortilla chips.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Peel shrimp and devein. Set aside. In bowl combine lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Let sit for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in separate bowl combine pineapple, tomato, and onion and parsley. Drizzle on remaining oil and mix together. Remove shrimp from marinade and grill, broil or cook in cast iron pan until shrimp are pink. Plate and top with salsa.

SOUTHWESTERN SHRIMP WITH SALSA

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions., In a small bowl, combine avocado and lime juice; toss to coat. Add the remaining ingredients; gently stir to combine., Drain shrimp and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; place on greased grill rack. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-9 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with rice and salsa.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Mince together the garlic, capers, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and place in a small bowl. Stir in the mint, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and red-wine vinegar.
• Preheat the broiler or prepare a grill. Butterfly the shrimp by slicing down the center of each, lengthwise, almost but not completely through. Open both sides to lay flat. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Broil or grill for 2 minutes per side. Place 4 shrimp on each plate and spoon some of the sauce over them. Serve with lemon.

IRRESISTIBLE GRILLED SHRIMP WITH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, place salsa ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl. Chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Thread shrimp onto three metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with salsa.,

BARBECUE SPICED SHRIMP WITH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• In a blender, puree the 1/3 cup of basil leaves with the olive oil until smooth; season the oil with salt and black pepper.
• Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
• In a small bowl, mix the sweet smoked paprika with the pure ancho chile powder, light brown sugar, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
• Brush the shrimp with the canola oil and season all over with the spice mixture.
• Grill the shrimp over moderately high heat, turning once, until they are lightly charred and cooked through, about 4 minutes total.
• Arrange the tomato and onion slices on a platter and drizzle with the basil oil.
• Top with the shrimp, garnish with the remaining basil leaves and serve.
• *The basil oil can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving.* .

JERKED SHRIMP WITH MELON SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Toss shrimp, oil, 2 teaspoons lime juice, and jerk seasoning blend in medium bowl. Let marinate 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss cantaloupe, honeydew, cilantro, red onion, and remaining 2 teaspoons lime juice in medium bowl. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper.
• Thread shrimp onto metal skewers. Grill until opaque in center, occasionally brushing with marinade, about 5 minutes. Serve with salsa and lime wedges.

BARBECUED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the peppers, Tabasco and salt; whisk in the olive oil and lemon juice. Add the shrimp and toss to cover. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 and up to 24 hours before cooking.
• Heat a charcoal grill or a broiler. Cook the shrimp in their shells until pink, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Serve in the shell, or allow to cool and shell before serving.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Spray grill with nonstick spray; preheat barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread shrimp on 6 skewers. Whisk 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons lime juice in small bowl to blend; brush mixture over shrimp. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper; let marinate 15 minutes.
• Sprinkle 12 pineapple slices with salt and pepper. Grill pineapple until just tender, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface; cut pineapple into 1/2-inch pieces. Place in bowl; mix in onion, cilantro, chili, remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Season salsa with salt and pepper.
• Grill shrimp until just opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Serve with salsa.

COLD SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Place shrimp in a large mixing bowl with red and green bell peppers, garlic, onion, cilantro, and avocado. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop. Serve chilled.

BARBECUE SHRIMP WITH SALSA

Steps:

• Marinate peeled prawns with combined oil, garlic and juice for 30 minutes.
• Barbecue over a high heat until tender and just cooked.
• (3 or 4 minutes).
• ---SALSA---.
• Peel fruits and remove seeds.
• Cut fruit into small cubes.
• Add cilantro, chilli and vinegar and mix well.
• Serve with the shrimp.
• Even though this recipe contains a small amount of oil it is very low fat as the oil mostly remains in the left over marinade and is not eaten.