How to Make the Best Marinated Grilled Shrimp
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
If you want to make the best Marinated grilled Shrimp, here are some easy tips to follow.
Many people ask the question, "How do I marinade shrimp?"
It's quite simple really. You need to first find a recipe for a grilled Shrimp Marinade. There are so many recipes available. You just need to find the best marinated grilled shrimp recipes to suit your taste.
Although many recipes are specified for marinated grilled shrimp, you can use any Shrimp Marinade recipe and grill it, pan-fry it, or bake it. Just because the recipes call for grilling the shrimp you don't always have to follow that. You can use en electric indoor grill like the George Forman or bake the marinated shrimp in the oven. Pan-frying the marinated shrimp is another option. Especially on rainy days!
Easy Steps For the Best Marinated Grilled Shrimp
1. Purchase Raw fresh or Frozen Shrimp. For grilling purposes, I recommend Large or Extra-Large Shrimp. It is best not to buy pre-cooked shrimp because you are going to be cooking it again on the grill. Raw shrimp takes only minutes to cook. For the best results, and too avoid chewy shrimp, always start with Raw Shrimp.
2. Clean and Devein Shrimp - this is assuming you bought shrimp in the shell. (If you bought shelled-deveined shrimp, skip this step.) Under cold running water, remove outer shell and legs. Leave tail in tact. Make a small slice along the center back of the shrimp and with the tip of your knife, gently remove the black vein. Rinse shrimp and set into clean bowl. Repeat until all shrimp are done.
3. Drain any excess water from bowl of cleaned shrimp. Pat dry with paper towels to soak up any excess water remaining on shrimp.
4. Cover and refrigerate shrimp until ready to marinade
5. Choose your favorite Marinated Grilled Shrimp Recipe
6. Prepare Shrimp Marinade ingredients according to recipe
7. Remove shrimp from fridge, uncover, pour marinade over shrimp and stir shrimp to coat completely. Recover tightly and return to fridge.
8. Marinade approx. 1 hour or follow recipe instructions for best results.
9. When marinade time is almost complete, pre-heat grill to a medium - high heat.
10. Skewer shrimp or place in grilling basket, grill according to recipes instructions and enjoy the Best Marinated Grilled Shrimp ever!
Here are a few simple Marinades for Grilled Shrimp:
1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. dry white wine
1 tbsp. minced dry onion
1/2 tsp. dried basil (1 tsp. if fresh)
1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
1/4 tsp. pepper
Place 1 pound raw shelled shrimp in re-closable plastic bag or container with tight lid, add marinade. Close, refrigerate 2-4 hours. Drain marinade. Thread shrimp onto pre-soaked skewers. Grill over hot coals 6-10 minutes. Brush often with reserved marinade.
1 c. dry white wine
1 c. olive oil
1/2 tsp. chopped basil
1 tbsp. coarse black pepper
1/2 tsp. cajun spice (optional)
1 lb lg. raw shrimp, peeled, deveined (leave on tails)
Thin lemon slices
Mix marinade in shallow bowl, add shrimp, cover, refrigerate for at least 3 hours, turning occasionally. Set grill on high heat. Skewer shrimp and lemon slices on bamboo skewers, alternating each. Grill until shrimp just become opaque. Baste occasionally with leftover marinade. Grill approx.
3 minutes per side.
If you want really fast and easy shrimp marinade, purchase a bottle of pre-made seafood marinade. My favorites are Lawry's Tequila Lime or Caribbean Jerk. You can find them at your local grocery store. Marinade the raw shrimp for approx. 1 hour before grilling.
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Posted byJessica at 12:40 AM
Labels: Grilled, Marinated, Shrimp
The Grilled Cheese Sandwich - An American Classic
Monday, January 24, 2011
There are few sandwiches that are as widely known as the grilled cheese. This sandwich has spread itself from its hometown in America to all corners of the globe. Its popularity is due mainly to the fact that is surprisingly delicious and very easy to make. The cheapness of the sandwich has also allowed it to maintain popularity during financial depressions, where the cost of meat of was high. Let's take a look at where this sandwich came from and why it is so great.
People have been eating bread and cheese for thousand of years, though the modern version of the grilled cheese did not appear until the early twentieth century. During this time American cheese was very inexpensive, so it was used in place of meat. The sandwich was originally served open faced, but the double slice version took over by mid century. The sandwich popularity grew as it became a staple in the military's menu.
One of the greatest things about the grilled cheese is that it is extremely easy to make. All you need is two slices of bread, a slice of cheese, and some butter. The slices of bread are buttered and one them is placed butter side down in a frying pan. The cheese is then placed on the slice bread, and the other slice is then placed on top. The sandwich is cooked until both sides of the bread are golden brown. The whole process takes about five minutes, it is very easy to make.
grilled cheese sandwiches have become so popular that contests and events are held in honor of the sandwich. Every year there is a grilled cheese cook off in California that attracts thousands of people. This sandwich has proven itself through time and across the globe. Make one for lunch, and enjoy this classic sandwich for yourself.
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Posted byJessica at 1:00 PM
Labels: American, Cheese, Classic, Grilled, Sandwich
Make Grilled Fish a Healthy Part of Your Weight Loss Surgery Diet
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Weight loss surgery patients are instructed to eat a diet of rich lean protein cooked without frying or breading. grilled fish fits that order with ease! And by all accounts fish is good for us. In fact, the American Heart Association tells us to eat fish twice a week, particularly cold water fatty fish. Fatty fish including mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna, salmon, and some shellfish are high in two kinds of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are believed to help lower triglycerides and may also fight cancer and reduce inflammation. Additionally fish is rich in B vitamins including B12, Niacin, and B6. It is readily available fresh at the meat counter or flash-frozen in the freezer section of most major supermarkets.
Warm summer months are ideal for including fish in the healthy weight loss surgery diet because it can quickly be grilled over medium-direct heat on a gas or charcoal grill. Fish cooks quickly and should be tended closely to avoid overcooking. Fish is done when it turns opaque in the thickest portion and flakes into sections. Scallops, a shellfish, are done when they are opaque and another shellfish, shrimp, are done when they turn pink. When cooking over the direct heat of the grill turn steaks, whole fish, shrimp and scallops halfway through grilling time. Avoid moving the fish protein too much on the grill because it tends to break-up. Thin fillets generally do not need to be turned. Some frequent fish grillers find baskets made specifically to hold fish on the grill are useful.
Try this simple flavorful recipe for grilled fish and I think you will be hooked!
Mediterranean Sea Bass
This Provence-style recipe infuses the clean flavor of olive oil with fresh herbs and garlic for a light and flavorful lean protein main dish. Keep it simple and enjoy. (Suitable fish substitutes: red snapper, striped bass, halibut.)
For the paste:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons dried lavender
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 skinless Chilean sea bass fillets, about 6 ounces each and 1 inch thick
Lemon wedges (optional)
To make the paste: In a small bowl whisk together the paste ingredients.
Spread the paste evenly on both sides of the fish fillets. Grill over Direct High heat until the flesh is opaque throughout and starting to flake, 5 to 7 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Serve warm and garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.
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Posted byJessica at 2:10 AM
Labels: Grilled, Healthy, Surgery, Weight