Spicy Grilled Eggplant And Shrimp With Warm Honey Recipes

SPICY GRILLED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Brush eggplant slices with oil. Drizzle with lime juice; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Let stand 5 minutes. , Grill eggplant, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until tender, 4-5 minutes per side.

SPICY HOISIN GLAZED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic and red chili flakes and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the hoisin, vinegar and soy sauce until combined and then strain, reserving the sauce.
• Heat grill to high.
• Brush eggplant slices on both sides with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the slices on the grill and grill until golden brown and slighty charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Brush with some of the glaze, turn over and continue grilling just until cooked through, brushing with more of the glaze, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Remove from the grill and brush with the remaining glaze. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with the cilantro.

GRILLED HONEY-HERB SHRIMP

Steps:

• In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients except shrimp and skewers. Add shrimp to bag. Seal bag; turn to coat shrimp. Place bag in large bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to marinate but no longer than 8 hours.
• Soak skewers in water 30 minutes to prevent burning. Meanwhile, heat gas or charcoal grill.
• Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Thread 3 shrimp and 3 lemon slices on each skewer, leaving 1/4-inch space between each shrimp.
• Place shrimp on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are pink. Serve warm.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• In a small bowl, crush the garlic with the salt. Mix in cayenne pepper and paprika, and then stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with garlic paste until evenly coated.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.

HONEY GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together garlic powder, black pepper, 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce, wine, and salad dressing; add shrimp, and toss to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Preheat grill for high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
• In a small bowl, stir together honey, melted butter, and remaining 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce. Set aside for basting.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Baste occasionally with the honey-butter sauce while grilling.

SPICY GRILLED EGGPLANT AND SHRIMP WITH WARM HONEY

Steps:

• Grilled Eggplant Slice eggplant into ½ inch thick round slices. Drizzle olive oil and squeeze lime over eggplant and let sit several minutes until juice is absorbed. Sprinkle spices over slices covering thoroughly. Grill 5-8 minutes on each side until slightly charred. Grilled Shrimp Toss shrimp with all of the above ingredients. Grill the shrimp for 3 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side for 3 minutes, or until done. Warm Honey Mustard Dressing Add all ingredients in a small metal bowl and whisk until thoroughly incorporated. Place over a pan of simmering water and continue whisking until warmed and thickened.

HONEY GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, honey and garlic; set aside 1/2 cup. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate reserved marinade for basting., Drain shrimp, discarding marinade from bag. Thread shrimp onto eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. On a greased grill rack, grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side. Baste with reserved marinade. Grill or broil 2-3 minutes longer or until shrimp are pink and firm, turning and basting frequently.

GRILLED EGGPLANT AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat a grill, a nonstick griddle or a large nonstick skillet.
• Cut the stem off the eggplant, then slice the eggplant one-half-inch thick. Grill or sear the eggplant slices until they are nicely browned. Do not allow them to burn. Set them aside to cool slightly.
• While the eggplant is cooling, place the shrimps on skewers and sear them on the grill or, without the skewers, sear them until they begin to char around the edges on the griddle or in the skillet. Set them aside.
• Dice eggplant, place in bowl. Mix with tomato. Dice shrimp and add.
• Mix the fish sauce, anchovy paste, lime juice and sugar together. Pour over the eggplant mixture. Fold in the chili, garlic and shallot. Mix well. Add the coriander leaves and mix again. Serve garnished with sprigs of fresh coriander.

GRILLED SHRIMP AND EGGPLANT APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Cut the tops off the eggplants and slice each eggplant vertically into four slices, each about one-half-inch thick.
• Place three tablespoons of the oil plus salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl, add the eggplants and toss to coat them completely with this mixture.
• Place remaining oil along with soy sauce and lemon juice in another bowl, add the shrimp and toss.
• Allow the shrimp and eggplant to marinate at least 30 minutes, then light the grill.
• Grill the eggplant slices very close to hot coals for about five minutes, turning them once during the grilling, until they are attractively seared. Do not overcook. String the shrimp on skewers or place them on a fine mesh rack and grill them about two minutes on each side, until they begin to sear. Do not overcook.
• Spread each grilled eggplant slice with a little of the hoisin sauce and sprinkle with some of the scallion. Place a grilled shrimp on each eggplant slice and roll the eggplant around it. Skewer with a toothpick and serve.