Famousgrilledshrimpoftunisia Recipes

OAXACAN GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Shell and devein. Set aside.
• Soak skewers in water.
• Throw all the ingredients, except for the shrimp, into a blender and process until a fine puree.
• In a large glass bowl, sit together shrimp and marinade. Cover and chill for 1/2 an hour.
• Drain shrimp and reserve marinade. Thread shrimp on skewers.
• Grill skewers medium high heat just until they turn pink, turning frequently and brushing with reserved marinade. Takes about 15 minutes.

SHRIMP AND CHORIZO MIXED GRILL

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for 2-zone heat (for a charcoal grill, bank two-thirds of coals on two-thirds of grill and scatter remaining coals over remaining area; for a gas grill, set one burner to medium-low heat and the remaining burners to medium-high heat).
• Make the Sour Cream Sauce
• Purée sour cream, cilantro, mayonnaise, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt in a blender until smooth; chill until ready to use.
• Do Ahead: Sour cream sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
• Make the Dressing
• Whisk oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, honey, and salt in a large bowl.
• Grill and Assemble
• Toss shrimp, chili powder, and 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl.
• Grill cabbage wedges over direct heat, turning occasionally, until deeply charred on cut surfaces and crisp-tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, grill sausages over indirect heat, turning often, until nicely charred and cooked through, 10-15 minutes. Transfer to a platter and cover with a kitchen towel to keep warm.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Place asparagus onto grill, orienting them perpendicular to grate so they don't fall through the gaps. Grill, turning often, until lightly charred and crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Transfer to platter alongside sausages, leaving remaining dressing in bowl.
• Oil grate again if needed, then grill shrimp over direct heat, turning often, until lightly charred and cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to platter with sausage.
• Slice charred cabbage wedges lengthwise into 1/4"-thick strips, then toss with remaining dressing; season with remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Add to platter.
• Serve with lime wedges and sour cream sauce alongside.

GRILLED SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes., Thread shrimp onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with rice; sprinkle with parsley.

FAMOUS GRILLED SHRIMP OF TUNISIA

Steps:

• Prepare sauce by mixing all ingredients. Chill.
• Thread shrimp on skewers. Brush shrimp with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper and grill over coals until pink.
• Serve with sauce and lime wedges.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH PONZU SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
• Whisk soy sauce, mirin, sugar lemon juice, oil, ginger, and lemon zest in a shallow glass bowl to blend.
• Add shrimp and stir to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Drain marinade into small saucepan and bring to boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove sauce from heat and let cool slightly.
• Preheat grill. Grill shrimp until just opaque in center (shrimp should be pink and firm to the touch), turning occasionally, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Divide bok choy or napa cabbage between 2 plates, top each with 5 shrimp, and drizzle with a liberal amount of warm sauce and serve. You can also serve the sauce on the side if you'd prefer.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Start a charcoal or gas grill, or heat the broiler. Make the fire as hot as it will get, and put the rack close to the heat source.
• Mince garlic with salt; mix with cayenne and paprika, then make into a paste with olive oil and lemon juice. Smear paste on shrimp. Grill or broil shrimp, 2 to 3 minutes a side, turning once. Serve immediately or at room temperature, with lemon wedges.