Grilled Mexican Shrimp With Salsa Recipes

Steps:

• Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes. Prepare barbecue (medium high heat). Grill corn until just tender and brown in spots, turning frequently, about 10 minutes. Cut corn from cob. Transfer corn kernels to medium bowl. Add tomato, black beans, onion, cilantro, lime juice, 1 jalapeno and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin and stir to blend. Combine wine, olive oil, remaining jalapeno and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin in a large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. Thread shrimp on bamboo skewers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Spoon salsa on platter. Top with shrimp skewers.

Steps:

• Peel shrimp and devein. Set aside. In bowl combine lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Let sit for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in separate bowl combine pineapple, tomato, and onion and parsley. Drizzle on remaining oil and mix together. Remove shrimp from marinade and grill, broil or cook in cast iron pan until shrimp are pink. Plate and top with salsa.

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Lightly brush the shrimp, corn, jalapeno, scallions and onion wedges with canola oil, sprinkle with salt and place on the grill. Cook the scallions and shrimp until charred and the shrimp are cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Cook the jalapeno and red onion until charred and softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Cook the corn, rotating every 2 minutes, until charred and the kernels have turned bright yellow, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the vegetables and shrimp to a baking sheet and let cool.
• Cut the grilled shrimp into 1/4-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl. Seed and finely chop the jalapeno; add to the bowl. Finely shop the scallions and red onion and cut the kernels from the corn; add all three to the bowl. Stir in the cucumber, lime zest and juice, paprika, coriander and cumin. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
• Before serving, fold in the cilantro and avocado. Serve with tortilla chips.

Steps:

• For the shrimp: Place the shrimp, limes and onions in a resealable plastic bag. Whisk together the oil, salt, cloves, lime juice and chipotle in a small bowl. Pour over the shrimp in the bag and seal the bag, squeezing out as much air as possible. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
• For the tropical salsa: Meanwhile, combine the pineapple, avocado, cactus, jalapenos and mangoes in a medium bowl. Add the cilantro, vinegar, oil and epazote and toss to combine. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
• For assembly: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and sprinkle with salt. Place the shrimp on the grill over direct heat and cook, turning once, until they are charred and the flesh is pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add the cooked shrimp to the salsa and toss to combine. Sprinkle with salt. To serve, whisk together the crema, adobo, lime zest and lime juice in a small bowl. Build the tacos starting with a corn tortilla, add 4 to 5 shrimp, 1/4 cup tropical salsa, a drizzle of the crema mixture and some cilantro leaves.

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, place salsa ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl. Chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Thread shrimp onto three metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with salsa.,

Steps:

• Prepare the grill for direct cooking over high heat (450° to 550°F). Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the tomatillos over direct high heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until they are well marked and beginning to collapse, 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally. Place the tomatillos in a food processor and process until smooth. Pour the tomatillos into a medium bowl. Add the remaining salsa ingredients and mix well. Lightly brush the shrimp with oil and season evenly with salt, pepper, and paprika. Grill over direct high heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until the shrimp are firm to the touch and just turning opaque in the center, 2 to 4 minutes, turning once. Serve warm with the salsa.