Grilled Shrimp Rice Cakes Recipes

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH RICE NOODLES

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high; oil the grates. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water. Toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon curry paste and the vegetable oil. Let sit at room temperature, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon curry paste, the peanut butter, vinegar, ginger brine, 2 tablespoons water and a pinch of salt in a large bowl until smooth and thick. Add the cucumber, bell pepper, carrot, most of the cilantro, the ginger and a generous pinch of salt; toss well until the sauce loosens. Cut the noodles into shorter pieces with kitchen shears and add to the vegetables; season with salt and toss well.
• Grill the shrimp until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve on top of the noodle mixture. Top with the remaining cilantro.

GRILLED SHRIMP AND WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice as directed on package. In medium bowl, combine cooked rice, mushrooms, onions and carrot; mix well. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or until cool.
• In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup oil, lime peel, lime juice, vinegar, honey and mustard; mix well. Pour lime mixture over rice mixture; toss gently to coat. Return to refrigerator.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, combine shrimp and 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes to marinate.
• When grill is heated, place shrimp in grill basket (grill "wok"). Place grill basket on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 4 to 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.
• Divide lettuce evenly onto individual serving plates. Gently stir rice mixture; spoon evenly onto lettuce. Top each with shrimp.

GRILLED SHRIMP RICE CAKES

Steps:

• In a food processor pulse shrimp with green onions, ginger, sesame oil, garlic, salt and pepper until finely chopped. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
• Gently mix in rice and egg until well combined. Lightly pack some of the mixture into a 1/4 cup measuring cup; turn out and smooth edges to form patties.
• Repeat with remaining mixture.
• In a shallow dish, place panko crumbs. Turn patties in crumbs to lightly coat, shaking off excess.
• Shrimp can be prepared up to this point, layered in an airtight container between sheets of waxed paper and reserved in the refrigerator for up to 1 day or frozen for up to 1 month.
• Preheat grill to medium-high after greasing well. Brush patties lightly with canola oil. Grill patties for 3 minutes per side or until golden and opaque throughout.
• Stir plum sauce with chili sauce and lime juice. Serve shrimp cakes with chili-plum sauce on the side for dippings.
• NOTE: Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb and provides a light, crispy coating for the shrimp cakes.

ALL-IN-ONE GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH RICE

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Toss shrimp with 1/4 cup dressing. Let stand 10 min. Drain; discard dressing. Thread shrimp evenly onto 4 skewers.
• Stack 3 (14-inch) squares of foil. Fold foil in half, then double-fold 2 opposite sides to make pouch. Spoon rice, zucchini and peppers into pouch. Gradually add broth and remaining dressing. Double-fold foil at top of pouch to seal.
• Grill packet 10 to 15 min. or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from grill. Let stand 5 min. Meanwhile, grill shrimp skewers 5 min. or until shrimp turn pink.
• Spoon rice mixture onto platter; top with shrimp and onions.

LOUISIANA GRILLED SHRIMP WITH GRITS CAKES

Steps:

• For the Grit Cakes: Roast one poblano pepper over open flame on gas stove until completely charred, then cool and dice. Add pepper and cheese to grits.
• Stir to incorporate and spread in pan approximately 2 to 3 inches thick.
• Let sit and refrigerate until it is cold.
• Remove from refrigerator and cut with biscuit cutter to create cakes.
• Bread the cakes in flour, egg wash and bread crumbs.
• Keep in refrigerator until you are ready to cook the dish.
• For the Pepper Jelly: Saute diced red peppers and remaining 1 poblano in 1 tablespoon peanut oil for 1 minute. Deglaze with Grand Marnier and add Karo syrup.
• Cook at moderate heat approximately 20 minutes, liquid should reduce by 2/3.
• Remove from heat and cool slightly.
• For the Rouille: Combine anchovies, capers, pepper sauce, garlic and lemon juice in a blender until smooth.
• Fold in mayonnaise and refrigerate. For plating: Deep fry the cakes.
• Place Pepper Jelly on the bottom of the plate. Grill shrimp only until firm and pink.
• Do not overcook.
• Briefly place fried cake on grill to score and flavor, being careful not to burn breading.
• Place cake on Pepper Jelly and top with 2 shrimp per person.
• Drizzle Rouille on top and sprinkle with scallions.
• Options: Top the cake with a teaspoon of salmon caviar, which will add texture and richness.

SWEET AND SOUR GRILLED SHRIMP OVER RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice in water with salt as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat gas or charcoal grill. Thread bell pepper, shrimp and pineapple onto four 8 to 10-inch metal skewers.
• When grill is heated, place kabobs on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cover grill; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, brushing frequently with sweet-and-sour sauce.
• To serve, place any remaining sauce in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for about 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove bell pepper, shrimp and pineapple from skewers; serve over rice with warm sauce.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP WITH CUCUMBER CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• For the shrimp: Combine all of the ingredients except the shrimp in a medium bowl; whisk together. Add the shrimp and toss to combine. Let marinate in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours, if time allows. Meanwhile, soak the skewers in water so they don't burn on the grill.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat or a grill pan for high heat. Thread about 4 shrimp onto each skewer, reserving the marinade for basting. Grill the shrimp until just firm, brushing with the marinade, 1 to 2 minutes per side (up to 3 minutes per side, if using a grill pan).
• For the rice: In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat and add the rice and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the rice smells a little nutty and is opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and increase the heat to high. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook the rice according to the package directions (usually 15 to 25 minutes). Fluff the rice with a fork then fold in the cucumber, cilantro, scallions, olive oil and vinegar. Taste for seasoning.
• Serve the rice with the shrimp skewers.