Grilled Texas Shrimp Kabobs Recipes

GRILLED SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes., Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice (save remaining juice for another use); set pineapple aside. Stir reserved juice into sauce. Pour half into a small bowl for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining sauce into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-3 hours., Drain and discard marinade. Alternately thread the shrimp, pineapple, green pepper and onion on eight metal or soaked wooden skewers., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting occasionally with reserved sauce. Serve with rice.

SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Add the shrimp, zucchini, red onion, red bell pepper, and lemon to a medium sized bowl.
• Prepare the shrimp marinade and add to the bowl of shrimp and veggies. Let marinate 30 minutes or over night.
• Thread skewers with the shrimp and veggies.
• Preheat grill to medium high heat. Thread the shrimp on the skewers. Place on the grill. Grill on each side for about two minutes or until no longer pink.

GRILLED SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• You can use tomato, onion or other vegetables also.
• Mix the marinade in a ziploc bag, add shrimp, shake to coat.
• Place in refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Soak the skewers in salt water to soften so they will not burn.
• Cut up the vegetables into large enough pieces to place on skewers.
• Remove shrimp from bag.
• Place left over marinade into a bowl for brushing on kabobs as they grill.
• Alternate adding vegetables and shrimp to skewers.
• Place kabobs on cooking sheet.
• Sprinkle with Essence or a dash of cayenne pepper or creole spices to add zing.
• Place Kabobs on the grill away from fire (we use mesquite to add smokie flavor).
• Brush Shrimp and Vegies with leftover Marinade as they cook.
• Cook until vegies are tender, approximately 3-5 minutes per side.
• Serve immediately!
• Great with salad or rice dishes.

GARLIC SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Rinse and dry shrimp.
• Whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, pepper, and parsley together in a bowl and pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Lightly coat metal skewers with cooking spray.
• Remove shrimp from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place about 5 shrimp on each skewer.
• Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 5 minutes; do not overcook.

GRILLED TEXAS SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except shrimp in shallow glass dish; stir in shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour. Remove shrimp from marinade and reserve it.
• Thread 4 shrimp on each of six metal skewers. (*If using bamboo skewers, remember to soak them in hot water for about 30 minutes, so won't burn.)
• Grill over medium coals, turning once, until pink for about 2 to 3 mts. on each side. Do not overcooked.
• Heat reserved marinade to boiling in a non-aluminium saucepan; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered until bell pepper is tender, about 5 minutes. Serve with shrimp.
• NOTE: to broil the kabobs in the oven: set oven control to boil.
• Place skewered shrimp on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat, turning once until pink, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

QUICK-MARINATED SHRIMP KEBABS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, and zest and season with salt and pepper.
• Alternately thread the shrimp, squash, onion, and zucchini onto the skewers, using 4 shrimp per skewer.
• Put the kebabs in a shallow baking dish and pour the marinade over the top. Marinate the kebabs at room temperature, turning occasionally, for 10 minutes.
• Preheat an indoor grill pan or an outdoor grill. Grill the kebabs, turning and basting with the marinade occasionally, until lightly charred and just-cooked through, about 4 minutes.

GRILLED SEAFOOD KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine the bar-b-q sauce, honey and mustard in a bowl and mix well.
• Place alternating groups of shrinp, sea scallops and mushrooms on the skewers.
• Place completed kabobs in a baking pan.
• Spoon the marinade over the kabobs and allow to set for 12 hours (or over- night) in the refrigerator.
• Grill over direct heat for 7 to 8 minutes or until the shrimp have turned pink, turing frequently to prevent buring.
• Baste with marinade and use a covered grill to insure snokey flavor.
• Garnish with fresh fruit.

GRILLED ASIAN SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients and mix well. Reserve 1/3 cup of this sauce for serving.
• Skewer shrimp (or chicken pieces) on 8 kabobs, alternating with slices of lemon and onion, if desired.
• Brush kabobs with remaining marinade sauce.
• Grill until shrimp turn pink.
• Serve with reserved sauce.

GRILLED SHRIMP KABOBS WITH CREOLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine the Smart Balance Spreadable Butter, Creole seasoning, red pepper & paprika.
• Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 20 minutes. Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper. Place shrimp on skewers. Heat grill to medium heat. When hot, lightly spray with Smart Balance Omega Non-stick Cooking Spray and add shrimp. Grill on both side for 6 to 8 minutes.
• Set shrimp aside on platter and brush Creole butter onto the shrimp. Serve immediately.