Shrimp Kebabs With Lemon Wedges And Cilantro Recipes

MARTHA STEWART'S SHRIMP KABOBS WITH LEMON AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Combine cilantro and olive oil in a large bowl.
• Set aside.
• Peel shrimp to first knuckle, devein.
• Rinse, pat dry.
• Place in bowl with cilantro oil mixture, and coat.
• Thread four to five shrimp, alternately with lemon wedges, on each of eight skewers.
• Gently brush with a little of the olive oil remaining in the bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange skewers, off direct heat, on a medium hot grill.
• Grill, rotating skewers and brushing with olive oil as necessary to prevent sticking, until cooked through, about 6 minutes, depending on the heat of grill.
• Lemons should be soft and slightly charred.

SHRIMP KEBABS WITH LEMON WEDGES AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Combine cilantro and olive oil in a large bowl. Set aside. Peel shrimp to first knuckle; devein. Rinse; pat dry. Place in bowl with cilantro-oil mixture, and coat.
• Thread 4 shrimp, alternating with lemon wedges, on 8 skewers. Gently brush with a little of the olive oil remaining in the bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange skewers, off direct heat, on a medium-hot grill. Grill, rotating skewers and brushing with olive oil as necessary to prevent sticking, until cooked through, about 6 minutes, depending on heat of grill. Lemons should be soft and slightly charred. Serve with choice of condiments.

SHRIMP KEBABS WITH LENTIL-HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Combine 5 cups cold water, the lentils, garlic and 2 teaspoons salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape, 20 to 25 minutes, then drain. Remove the garlic halves and mash them with the flat side of a knife. Place the mashed garlic in a large bowl. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the cumin, the lemon juice, a few grinds of pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add the drained lentils and toss to coat.
• Heat a grill pan set over medium-high heat. Place the shrimp in a medium bowl and the tomatoes and squash in another bowl. To each bowl, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon coriander, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Toss to coat. Thread 2 pieces of shrimp, 2 tomatoes and 2 pieces of squash onto each skewer. Rest the kebabs at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• Grill the skewers until the shrimp are firm and opaque and the squash are firm-tender, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
• Fold the dill, parsley and scallions into the lentil salad, then divide among four plates. Top each salad with 2 skewers. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

SHRIMP KABOBS WITH LEMON WEDGES AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Combine the cilantro and olive oil in a large bowl. Set aside. Peel the shrimp to the first knuckle; devein. Rinse; pat dry. Place in the bowl with the cilantro-oil mixture, and coat.
• Thread 4 shrimp, alternating with lemon wedges, on 8 skewers. Gently brush with a little olive oil remaining in the bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange the skewers, off direct heat, on a medium-hot grill. Grill, rotating the skewers and brushing with olive oil as necessary to prevent sticking, until cooked through, about 6 minutes, depending on the heat of the grill. Lemons should be soft and slightly charred.

CILANTRO-LIME SHRIMP KEBABS WITH JICAMA

Steps:

• For the kebabs: Puree oil, lime zest and juice, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, and salt in a blender or food processor. Combine marinade and shrimp. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Preheat grill to medium-high. (If you are using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 3 or 4 seconds.) Thread shrimp onto 6 skewers. Discard marinade. Thread jicama onto 6 more skewers. Grill shrimp until opaque and slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Grill jicama for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter.
• Make the salad: Toss together chicory, green oak lettuce, scallions, apple, radishes, and jalapeno if desired. Toss in lime juice, oil, and salt. Divide shrimp and jicama skewers and salad among plates, and serve.

LIME-CILANTRO SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes., If desired, add wood chips to grill according to manufacturer's directions. Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On each of 12 soaked wooden appetizer skewers, thread shrimp., Grill on an oiled rack, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 3-4 minutes per side.

CILANTRO & LEMON MARINATED CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss chicken with lemon juice and salt; let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, place water, yogurt, herbs, peppers, ginger and garlic in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Stir into chicken mixture; refrigerate, covered, 2 hours., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Brush onions with 2 tablespoons oil. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally., Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 10-12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning occasionally and brushing with remaining oil during the last 4 minutes. Serve with grilled onions and lemon wedges.