Marinated Shrimp Kabob Salad Recipes

SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 cup salad dressing and shrimp. Cut each onion into eight wedges. In another large resealable plastic bag, combine the vegetables and remaining dressing. Seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the shrimp and vegetables. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning occasionally.

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 SHRIMP KABOBS WITH ORANGE SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Cut 2 of the oranges into 8 wedges each. Peel and section remaining 2 oranges; reserve sections. Mix all Orange Marinade and Dressing ingredients; reserve half for dressing. In shallow glass or plastic dish or heavy-duty resealable food-storage plastic bag, place shrimp and remaining marinade. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate 15 minutes.
• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cut one onion half into wedges; separate into pieces. Thinly slice remaining onion half; separate into pieces and set aside. Remove shrimp from marinade; reserve marinade for basting. Thread shrimp, orange wedges and onion wedges alternately on each of eight 8-inch or four 15-inch metal skewers, leaving space between each piece.
• Grill kabobs uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, turning frequently and brushing with reserved basting marinade, until shrimp are pink and firm. Discard any remaining basting marinade.
• In large bowl, gently toss spinach, reserved orange sections, reserved thinly sliced onion and reserved dressing. Serve with kabobs.

MARINATED SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Peel and devein the shrimp.
• Drain the pineapple reserving 1/4 cup of juice. Combine the pineapple juice, the salad dressing, tomato sauce, sugar and mustard in a shallow dish. Mix well. Add the shrimp, tossing gently to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Remove the shrimp from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Alternate shrimp, pineapple and green pepper on 4 skewers. Grill over medium hot coals 3-4 minutes on each side or until done, basting with the marinade.
• Heat the reserved marinade and place it in a bowl for serving.
• Serve over rice with hot marinade.

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.

MARINATED SHRIMP KABOB SALAD

Steps:

• In small glass or plastic bowl, mix orange peel, orange juice, oil, red pepper flakes, salt and garlic; reserve half in second bowl to use as dressing. Stir shrimp into marinade in bowl. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours to marinate but no longer than 6 hours.
• Set oven control to broil. Remove shrimp from marinade; reserve marinade. On each of 4 (11-inch) metal skewers, alternate 2 shrimp, 1 olive and pieces of jicama, bell pepper and pineapple. Place on rack in broiler pan.
• Broil kabobs with tops about 4 inches from heat about 8 minutes, turning and brushing once with reserved marinade, until shrimp are pink.
• Divide greens between 2 plates. Top each plate with 2 kabobs; remove skewers. Serve with reserved dressing.

SHRIMP SCAMPI KABOBS

Steps:

• Stir together the oil, tarragon, parsley, Dijon, honey, vinegar, whole-grain mustard, garlic and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Remove the shrimp from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Thread the shrimp alternately with the lemon slices onto skewers. Sprinkle the shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
• Pour the marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes or until very hot. Reserve the marinade for serving.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp kabobs until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a platter and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with the reserved marinade.

SHRIMP KOREAN BBQ SHRIMP KABOBS WITH ASIAN MARINATED PEACHES

Steps:

• On a skewer place the following,1 quartered peach, 1 onion quartered, 1 piece of green, or red bell pepper and a shrimp. Now again add piece of bell pepper, onion, shrimp and finish up with a peach quartered.
• Repeat on each skewer.In a blender, pur'ee the first four ingredients for the marinade. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish and add the remaining ingredients mixing well. Place the skewers in the dish making sure they are very well coated with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap for at least 2 hours.
• Cook on grill using medium heat for 5 minutes turning so they are evenly browned.

MARINATED SHRIMP KABOB SALAD

Steps:

• Mix orange peel, orange juice, oil, salt, red pepper and garlic in large glass or plastic bowl. Reserve 1/3 cup orange juice mixture cover and refrigerate. Toss shrimp and remaining orange juice mixture in bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Set oven control to broil. Remove shrimp from marinade reserve marinade. Alternate shrimp, jicama, bell pepper and pineapple on each of eight 10-inch skewers.* Place on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat about 8 minutes, turning and brushing once with marinade, until shrimp are pink. Divide salad greens among 4 serving plates. Top each with 2 kabobs remove skewers. Serve with reserved orange juice mixture.1 Serving: Calories 105 (Calories from Fat 25) Fat 3g (Saturated 0g) Cholesterol 55mg Sodium 140mg Carbohydrate 15g (Dietary Fiber 2g) Protein 7g.*If using bamboo skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning.Healthy Hint:Using a small, pointed knife or shrimp deveiner, make a shallow cut along the center back of each shrimp and wash out vein.From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

LIME-MARINATED SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Place onion and peppers in a food processor; pulse until very finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Place cucumbers, tomatoes and green onions in food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add to bowl., Place shrimp in food processor; pulse until chopped. Add shrimp, lime juice, salt and pepper to vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until cold. Serve with tortilla chips or tostada shells.

GRILLED MARINATED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reserve a small amount for basting later. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag with shrimp. Seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium-low heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 5 minutes per side, or until opaque, basting frequently with reserved marinade.