Shrimp Satay Recipes

VEGETABLE (OR SHRIMP) SATAY SKEWERS

Steps:

• Wooden or metal skewers
• In a small saucepan, combine reserved peanut sauce, black bean sauce and hot sauce. Set pan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer 5 to 7 minutes, until sauce reduces slightly.
• Meanwhile, coat a stove-top grill pan, griddle or large skillet with cooking spray and set pan over medium-high heat. Skewer shrimp on skewers, leaving a little space between shrimp to allow for even cooking. Add shrimp skewers to hot pan and cook 5 minutes, until bright pink and cooked through, turning frequently.
• Serve shrimp with peanut sauce on the side (for dunking!).
• In a small saucepan, whisk together the broth, peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili oil. Set the pan over medium heat, bring to a simmer, and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Let cool to room temperature, then store in a plastic container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 3 months.

CHICKEN AND SHRIMP SATAY

Steps:

• On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and chicken. Place in a large shallow dish; set aside. , In a small skillet, saute green onions in butter until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the parsley, wine , lemon juice and lime juice. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Pour over skewers and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning occasionally., In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter. Add the remaining sauce ingredients; cook and stir until blended. Remove from the heat; set aside., Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat. Grill skewers, covered, covered, over indirect medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 7 to 8 minutes, turning often. Brush with 1/4 cup sauce during the last minute of grilling. Serve with remaining sauce.

GRILLED SHRIMP SATAY WITH PEACHES AND BOK CHOY

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk first 5 ingredients and 5 tablespoons nectar until smooth; season sauce with pepper.
• Arrange peaches, shrimp, and bok choy on grill. Brush with 4 tablespoons nectar; brush lightly with 1/4 cup sauce. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until peaches are slightly charred, shrimp are just opaque in center, and bok choy halves are just tender, about 2 minutes per side for peaches and 3 minutes per side for shrimp and bok choy.
• Mound shrimp, bok choy, and peaches on platter. Drizzle with some sauce. Serve with remaining sauce.
• *Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.

SHRIMP SATAY

Steps:

• To make the sauce: in a saucepan, whisk together all the sauce ingredients with 1/4 cup water.
• Over medium heat, bring to a simmer; cook 1-2 minutes to thicken; set aside To make the shrimp: In a small mixing bowl, add the cumin, salt, ginger, and curry powder; stir to mix.
• Put shrimp into a medium-size mixing bowl; drizzle with peanut oil and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle spice mixture over the shrimp; toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
• Thread shrimp on skeweres.
• Grill over direct high heat for 2-4 minutes or until just opaque in the center and firm to touch (turn skewers halfway through grill time).
• Serve warm with satay sauce.

SHRIMP SATAY

Steps:

• TO MAKE THE SAUCE: In a small saucepan whisk together the sauce ingredients with 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to thicken. Set aside at room temperature.TO PREPARE THE SHRIMP: In a small bowl mix together the cumin, salt, ginger, and curry powder. Place the shrimp in a medium bowl, drizzle with the peanut oil, and toss. Sprinkle with the spices and toss again. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.Thread the shrimp onto skewers, either one per skewer as an hors d'oeuvre or five per skewer as an appetizer. Grill over Direct High heat until just opaque in the center and firm to the touch, 2 to 4 minutes, turning the skewers once halfway through grilling time. Serve warm with the sauce.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

5 MINUTE THAI SHRIMP SATAY

Steps:

• Thread shrimp onto skewers.
• Mix peanut butter, salad dressing until smooth.
• Stir in water and soy sauce.
• Brush 1/2 of sauce on shrimp.
• Grill or broil for about 3-5 minutes or until shrimp becomes opaque.
• Serve with remaining sauce for dipping.
• NOTE: If using wooden skewers be sure to soak for 1 hour beforehand.