Grilled Shrimp with Dip Recipe

shrimp_scallop_grilledThis grilled shrimp recipe, comes with a second recipe for the best shrimp dip you have ever had. Used first to marinate the tasty shrimp, it is quickly boiled, while the shrimp are being cooked on the BBQ, making it safe for dipping.

Ingredients To Make Grilled Shrimp with Dip Recipe:
•2 pounds large shrimp, peeled
•1/4 pound butter, melted
•1/4 cup fruity olive oil
•2 scallions, with tops, minced
•6 cloves garlic, pressed
•1 lemon, juice and zest
•1/2 cup cilantro, minced
•Salt and pepper, to taste

How to cook Grilled Shrimp with Dip Recipe:
1.Place shrimp in a glass utility dish.
2.Combine marinade ingredients, except salt and pepper, in medium container and pour over shrimp, reserving some marinade.
3.Cover and set aside while you preheat the grill.
4.Skewer shrimp, 2 to the stick, from tail through neck so you can lay the shrimp flat on the grill and turn them easily on the skewers.
5.Dab with additional marinade.
6.Pour marinade in small, flameproof pan and heat to boiling (either on grill edge or on stove).
7.Season with salt and pepper.
8.Grill shrimp, turning once, just until pink, 2 to 3 minutes at the most.
9.Serve the boiled marinade as a hot dipping sauce.

Tuna Steak and Black Bean Stir Fry

sfd_stkTuna Steak and Black Bean Stir Fry – This hearty, seafood stir fry of tuna steak and black beans,not only has a tremendous amount of flavor, it’s also quick cooking. The steak is covered in a pan sauce and served on a bed of lettuce, giving it spectacular presentation, making it perfect for buffets or potlucks. Another quick, easy recipe that is awesome.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Tuna Steak
Difficulty Level: 3

Ingredients to make Tuna Steak and Black Bean Stir Fry

1 Tuna steak
1 ts Salt
1 ts Finely chopped ginger root
1/4 ts White pepper
1 ts Cornstarch
2 tb Salted black beans
4 Green onions with top
2 ts Green chilies
1 tb Cornstarch
1 tb Water
1 ts Sugar
2 tb Peanut oil
1 tb Peanut oil
2 ts Finely minced garlic
1 c Chicken broth (or fish stock)
Spinach or red-leaf lettuce Leaves

Directions to make Tuna Steak and Black Bean Stir Fry

Step 1:Pat fish dry w. paper towels. Mix salt, ginger & pepper. Coat both sides of fish with mixture and rub 1 tsp. cornstarch on both sides of fish. Cover & refrigerate 30 minutes
Step 2:Place black beans in bowl and cover with warm water. Stir about 2 minutes. Remove and drain. Discard water. Partially pulverize beans. Chinese cooks use the back end of their cleaver handle. Cut 3 of green onions on diagonal into 1 inch pieces, remaining one into thin slices (strings). Remove seeds and membranes from chilies. Cut chilies into very thin slices.
Step 3:Mix 1 Tbs cornstarch, water and sugar. [If grilled fish is preferred, grill on charcoal about 4-5 minutes each side or 10 minutes per inch of thickness, not too close to coals - otherwise fry in wok] Heat wok until hot & add 2 Tbs oil, tilting to coat sides. Fry fish 2 minutes or until brown, turning once. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes turning after 3 minutes. Uncover & remove from wok.
Step 4:Bring wok back up to very hot over high heat. Add 1 Tbs oil, tilt & coat. Add black beans, chilies, garlic & green onion pieces & stir fry all for 1 minute. Add broth/stock and heat to boiling. Stir in cornstarch/sugar water mixture, stir cooking until thickened. Add fish steaks turning to coat with sauce. Heat 2 minutes. Line platter with spinach/lettuce leaves, place fish on bed and garnish top with green onion slivers.

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Grilled Catfish Salad

catGrilled Catfish Salad – This unbelievably quick and easy recipe for grilled catfish salad is divine! “Less Than 30 Minutes” from beginning to end, The marinated catfish fillets are grilled until fork tender, then served on a bed of colorful, fresh vegetables.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 6-10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Catfish Fillet
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Grilled Catfish Salad

FOR MARINADE:
3 ea Catfish fillets (5-8oz)
1/4 c Butter,melted
1/4 c Louisiana cane syrup
1 tb Dried thyme
1 tb Dried basil
1 tb Cracked black pepper
Salt to taste

FOR SALAD:
6 ea Leaves red leaf lettuce
6 ea Leaves romaine lettuce
6 ea Leaves curly endive
1/2 c Crumbled blue cheese
1 c Blue cheese dressing
6 ea Cherry tomatoes, sliced
Cracked black pepper To taste

Directions to make Grilled Catfish Salad

Step 1:FOR MARINADE: In a mixing bowl combine all of the marinade ingredients and mix well to ensure that spices are well blended. Allow fillets to set in marinade appoximately thirty minutes. Charbroil the fillets on a hot barbecue grill three to five minutes on each side or until fish is cooked to desired doneness. Remove and keep warm.
Step 2:FOR SALAD: On a six inch salad plate, place one piece of red leaf lettuce as a base. In a large mixing bowl, combine the other three lettuces and break into appropriate size serving pieces. Place one handful of mixed lettuces on top of red leaf lettuce. Using a sharp knife, cut grilled catfish into one inch slices. Place an equal number of slices on top of each salad, sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles and top with salad dressing. Garnish each salad with tomato circles and cracked pepper.

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Almond Fried Shrimp

sfd9Almond Fried Shrimp – This savory almond fried shrimp recipe is out of this world. First marinated in a milk and egg mixture, then deep fried to a crisp, crunchy, golden brown. They are fried in batches to ensure even cooking, and each batch only takes 3 minutes to cook, now that’ one quick recipe!

Cook Time: 3-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Shrimp, Almonds
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Almond Fried Shrimp

1 c All purpose flour
1 pn Salt
2 c Milk
4 ea Eggs
12 ea Uncooked jumbo shrimp
1 1/2 c Sliced almonds (5 oz)
6 c Vegetable oil

Directions to make Almond Fried Shrimp

Step 1:Peel, devein and butterfly shrimp, leaving tails intact. Line large baking sheet with waxed paper.
Step 2:Place flour in medium bowl; add salt. Whisk milk and eggs in large bowl. Dredge shrimp (not tails) in seasoned flour; shake off excess. Dip shrimp (not tails) in milk mixture. Press almonds over shrimp, coating all but tails. Place shrimp on prepared sheet. Curl tails up over shrimp. Freeze until firm, about 1 1/2 hours. (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover with foil.)
Step 3:Heat oil in heavy large saucepan to 350~. Loosen shrimp from paper. Add frozen shrimp to oil in batches and cook until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels using slotted spoon. Let drain.

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Broiled Spicy Shark

sharkBroiled Spicy Shark – This simple, spiced, broiled shark recipe, is loaded with snappy flavor. Marinated in a succulently spiced homemade marinade, recipe included, the shark fillets absorb all the flavor, saturating the meat in its mouth watering flavor. The marinade is then boiled into a sauce that goes on top of the fish before serving. This quick, easy recipe, cooks in only 10 Minutes!

Cook Time: 6-10 mins
Main Ingredient: Shark Fillets
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Broiled Spicy Shark

1 lb Shark fillets,3/4 inch thick
1/3 c Lemon juice
1/4 c Chopped parsley
1 T Chopped fresh basil, OR 1 t Dried basil
1 x Clove garlic, minced
2 T Seafood sauce or chili sauce
1 T Light soy sauce

Directions to make Broiled Spicy Shark

Step 1:Place fish fillets in plastic bag. Add lemon juice, parsley, basil, garlic, chili sauce and soy sauce. Close top of bag and refrigerate for at least one hour, but not longer than 8 hours. Remove fish from bag and save marinade.
Step 2:Place fish onrack of pre-heated broiler about 3 inches from heat and broil for 3-5 minutes. Turn fillets over, brush top with marinade and broil an additional 5-8 minutes until fish flakes or is done to taste.
Step 3:Boil rest of marinade until it’s reduced by half and pour over fillets when serving.

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Avocado with Shrimp Remoulade

September 15, 2009 by  
Filed under Easy Seafood Recipes

shrimpAvocado with Shrimp Remoulade – This delightful, light , avocado and shrimp recipe has a burst of fabulous flavor, from being marinated for several hours. Deliciously nutritious, with a splash of spice, it makes a dynamic lunch, or even a great appetizer, it’s so versatile. A delicious, quick, easy seafood recipe that is also “No Cook”.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Avocado with Shrimp Remoulade

1/4 c Tarragon vinegar
2 tb Horseradish mustard
1 tb Catsup
1 1/2 ts Paprika
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Cayenne pepper
1/2 c Salad oil
1/4 c Minced celery
1/4 c Minced green onions
2 lb Shrimp, cooked and peeled
4 md Avocados

Directions to make Avocado with Shrimp Remoulade

Step 1:In small bowl, combine vinegar, mustard, catsup, paprika, salt and pepper. Slowly add oil, beating constantly with electric mixer. Stir in celery and onions. Pour sauce over shrimp. Marinate 4 to 5 hours in refrigerator.
Step 2:Halve and peel avocados. Lift shrimp out of sauce and arrange on each avocado half. Serve with sauce.

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Grilled Garlic Herb Shrimp Skewers

sfd3Grilled Garlic Herb Shrimp Skewers – This simple yet dynamic recipe for BBQ shrimp cooks in just 5 minutes! The secret is in the homemade marinade, recipe included, that is a nice light mix of fresh herbs, garlic, and citrus. Feel free to substitute the herbs for your favorites, and may we suggest serving these great grilled seafood recipe with healthy rice and a side salad?

Cook Time: 5 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Grilled Garlic Herb Shrimp Skewers

1/2 c (1 stick) butter,melted
1/4 c Olive oil
1/4 c Minced fresh herbs, (parsley,thyme and cilantro)
3 tb Fresh lemon juice
3 lg Garlic cloves,crushed
1 tb Minced shallot
Salt and pepper,freshly ground
1 1/2 lb medium large shrimp,unpeeled
Spinach leaves
Lemon slices

Directions to make Grilled Garlic Herb Shrimp Skewers

Step 1:Combine first 8 ingredients in large bowl. Mix in shrimp.Marinate at room temperature 1 hour or in the refrigerator 5 hours,stirring occasionally.
Step 2:Prepare barbecue with medium hot coals. Thread shrimp on narrow skewers
Step 3:Grill until just opaque,about 2 minutes per side. Line platter with spinach. Arrange skewers on platter. Garnish with lemon and serve.

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Easy Marinated Miso Seabass

seafood2Easy Marinated Miso Seabass – Seabass lovers, we didn’t forget you! This fantastic easy, miso seabass recipe can be baked or grilled, depending on your preference, and will come out moist, light, and tender either way. Marinated in a homemade paste of miso, wine and sugar, this simple, quick, seafood recipes is positivly overflowing with exquisite flavor

Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Seabass, Miso
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Easy Marinated Miso Seabass

5 tbsp each of shiro miso (Japanese white miso)
5 tbsp sugar.
4 Seabass Fillets (1 1/2 inch thick)
3-4 tbsp of cooking wine to make a paste with the consistency of cake batter.
**If the paste is too thick, add a few drops of water.

Directions to make Easy Marinated Miso Seabass

Step 1:Spread the miso paste mixture all over 1½” thick pieces of seabass, place in a plastic bag or covered container and let marinate in the refrigerator anywhere from overnight to 3 days.
Step 2:When ready to cook, completely rinse the paste off, pat the fish dry, and bake in a 350F oven for about 30 minutes or until the seabass recipe flakes easily with a foek.

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Citrus Salsa and Swordfish

 Citrus Salsa and Swordfish – Swordfish lovers, we didn’t forget about you! We warn you however, this will soon replace your current favorite seafood, it’s that good! Cooked on the barbeque, for that unmistakable flavor of the outdoors, then smothered in a very colorful, fresh, fruit salsa.

Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Swordfish, Citrus Salsa
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Citrus Salsa and Swordfish

4 5-oz swordfish steaks
1 Ruby red grapefruit, peeled
2 Oranges, peeled & sectioned
2 Limes, peeled & sectioned
1 Lemons, peeled & sectioned
1 c Red, green, and yellow bell peppers
1 md Red onion, finely diced
1 tb Fresh Cilantro, chopped
1 tb Fresh Mint, chopped
1 oz Tequila
1 tb Corn oil
1 ds Salt
1 ds Black pepper

Directions to make Citrus Salsa and Swordfish

Step 1:Prepare the Citrus Salsa– Mix all ingredients except swordfish, corn oil, salt, and pepper and let marinate for a couple of hours.
Step 2:Grill the Swordfish– Season the swordfish steaks with salt and pepper to personal taste. Brush lightly with one tablespoon corn oil. Grill.

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