grilled marinated shrimp

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
• skewers

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 40 mins


• 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 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.

shrimp and grits on the barbie

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 slices of thick-cut bacon
• 1 1/4 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3/4 cup chopped green onion
• 3 large cloves garlic, crushed
• 6 cups water
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups quick-cooking grits
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon barbeque sauce, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• place bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain and cool bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble. reserve bacon drippings in skillet.
• heat a stovetop grill over medium heat and cook shrimp until pink and no longer translucent in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. place cooked shrimp, green onion, garlic, and crumbled bacon in the bacon drippings left in the skillet. turn heat to low and keep shrimp mixture warm.
• bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, melt butter in the water, stir in grits, and cook covered for 5 minutes. turn heat to low. stir shrimp mixture with bacon drippings into the grits; stir in cheddar cheese until thoroughly melted and combined. serve topped with barbeque sauce.

lemon-garlic shrimp and grits

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp - peeled and deveined, tails left intact
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• bring 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan and slowly whisk in grits, followed by salt and black pepper. reduce heat to low and simmer the grits until tender and thickened, about 30 minutes.
• stir 1 tablespoon unsalted butter into grits, season with more salt and black pepper if needed, and remove from heat. cover pan and keep grits warm.
• sprinkle shrimp with salt and black pepper. melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir shrimp, garlic, and cayenne pepper until shrimp are pink and no longer translucent inside, 3 to 4 minutes.
• stir 2 tablespoons water into shrimp and mix in lemon juice and parsley. sprinkle with more salt and pepper if desired.
• portion cooked grits into serving bowls and top with shrimp and sauce; serve with lemon wedges.

saba's shrimp sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 2 anaheim chile peppers - stemmed, seeded, and chopped
• 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as lawry's®)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) loaf french bread, cut into 4 pieces, split and toasted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the garlic; cook and stir until the garlic has turned golden, about 2 minutes. stir in the chopped chile peppers, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. add the shrimp and cook until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• stir in the lemon juice, seasoned salt, black pepper, and cilantro, and cook for another minute to incorporate the flavors. pile the shrimp the toasted french bread and serve. use any liquid remaining in the skillet as dip for the sandwiches, or pour over it the sandwiches before serving.

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

grilled garlic and herb shrimp

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 teaspoons ground paprika
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning blend
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 2 pounds large shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• whisk the paprika, garlic, italian seasoning, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, basil, and brown sugar together in a bowl until thoroughly blended. stir in the shrimp, and toss to evenly coat with the marinade. cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, turning once.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. lightly oil grill grate, and place about 4 inches from heat source.
• remove shrimp from marinade, drain excess, and discard marinade.
• place shrimp on preheated grill and cook, turning once, until opaque in the center, 5 to 6 minutes. serve immediately.

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.