Best Martha Stewarts Shrimp Kabobs With Lemon And Cilantro Recipes

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MARTHA STEWART'S SHRIMP KABOBS WITH LEMON AND CILANTRO



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Make and share this Martha Stewart's Shrimp Kabobs with Lemon and Cilantro recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Canadian

Time 18m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaf, chopped
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs large shrimp (about 40)
4 lemons, each cut into 8 wedges
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine cilantro and olive oil in a large bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • Peel shrimp to first knuckle, devein.
  • Rinse, pat dry.
  • Place in bowl with cilantro oil mixture, and coat.
  • Thread four to five shrimp, alternately with lemon wedges, on each of eight skewers.
  • Gently brush with a little of the olive oil remaining in the bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange skewers, off direct heat, on a medium hot grill.
  • Grill, rotating skewers and brushing with olive oil as necessary to prevent sticking, until cooked through, about 6 minutes, depending on the heat of grill.
  • Lemons should be soft and slightly charred.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 461.3, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 2.6, Protein 23.8

CARIBBEAN SHRIMP KEBABS



Caribbean Shrimp Kebabs image

Using two skewers per kebab will help keep the shrimp in place when turning them on the grill. To keep shrimp from toughening, marinate no longer than five minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

32 medium shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled and deveined
2 large red bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, cut into 24 pieces (about 1 1/2 inches each)
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for grill
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (preferably Madras)
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Coarse salt
Cilantro Dipping Sauce

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high. Assemble 8 kebabs (using 2 short skewers for each), alternating 4 shrimp with 3 pieces of pepper on each. Arrange skewers in a nonmetallic dish.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together rum, oil, curry powder, allspice, and cayenne. Pour marinade over skewers, and turn to coat. Let stand 5 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Lightly oil grates. Place skewers on grill; cover grill, and cook until grill marks are visible and shrimp are opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Season with more salt, if desired. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 g, Fat 10 g, Protein 25 g

SHRIMP KEBABS WITH LEMON WEDGES AND CILANTRO



Shrimp Kebabs with Lemon Wedges and Cilantro image

Kabobs are, by nature, informal. Your guests can nibble or unskewer their dinners by pulling with a fork.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds large shrimp (about 40)
4 lemons, each cut into 8 wedges
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine cilantro and olive oil in a large bowl. Set aside. Peel shrimp to first knuckle; devein. Rinse; pat dry. Place in bowl with cilantro-oil mixture, and coat.
  • Thread 4 shrimp, alternating with lemon wedges, on 8 skewers. Gently brush with a little of the olive oil remaining in the bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange skewers, off direct heat, on a medium-hot grill. Grill, rotating skewers and brushing with olive oil as necessary to prevent sticking, until cooked through, about 6 minutes, depending on heat of grill. Lemons should be soft and slightly charred. Serve with choice of condiments.

SHRIMP KABOBS WITH LEMON WEDGES AND CILANTRO



Shrimp Kabobs with Lemon Wedges and Cilantro image

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds large shrimp (about 32)
4 lemons, each cut into 8 wedges
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the cilantro and olive oil in a large bowl. Set aside. Peel the shrimp to the first knuckle; devein. Rinse; pat dry. Place in the bowl with the cilantro-oil mixture, and coat.
  • Thread 4 shrimp, alternating with lemon wedges, on 8 skewers. Gently brush with a little olive oil remaining in the bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the skewers, off direct heat, on a medium-hot grill. Grill, rotating the skewers and brushing with olive oil as necessary to prevent sticking, until cooked through, about 6 minutes, depending on the heat of the grill. Lemons should be soft and slightly charred.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO, LIME, AND PEANUTS



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The style of the dish is Vietnamese, but the shrimp is pure Louisiana. Just grill until pink, and toss with a peanut-and-lime sauce, and you're ready for dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 limes
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 pound (about 15) jumbo shrimp, shells on
2 teaspoons safflower oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
2 scallions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Zest limes into a bowl. Squeeze in juice from 1 lime, and whisk in fish sauce and sugar.
  • Preheat grill to high. Brush shrimp with oil on both sides, and lightly season with salt and pepper. Grill until pink and firm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Toss shrimp with fish-sauce mixture, cilantro, peanuts, and scallions. Juice remaining lime over shrimp.

SPICY SHRIMP & WATERMELON KABOBS



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My three sons can polish off a watermelon in one sitting. Before they dig in, I set aside a few slices to make these zesty shrimp kabobs. -Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups cubed seedless watermelon (1 inch), divided
1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • For glaze, place soy sauce, chili sauce, honey, garlic and 2 cups watermelon in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat until mixture is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup glaze for serving., On 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp, onion and remaining watermelon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper., Place kabobs on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, brushing with remaining glaze during the last 2 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with reserved glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CILANTRO-GRILLED SHRIMP WITH SESAME CABBAGE



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The sesame cabbage provides a nice balance of flavor with the cilantro shrimp. Guaranteed they'll be the most popular appetizer at your dinner party.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups (1 head) napa cabbage, shredded
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Coarse salt and ground pepper
32 medium shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled and deveined
1/2 cup Asian Cilantro Sauce

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high. In a large bowl, toss cabbage with canola oil, lime juice, and sesame seeds. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Thread shrimp on 8 skewers. Place in a shallow dish; toss with 1/4 cup Asian Cilantro Sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Grill until opaque, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Serve the shrimp skewers with sesame cabbage, remaining 1/4 cup cilantro sauce, and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 g, Fat 18 g, Protein 22 g

CILANTRO-LIME SHRIMP KEBABS WITH JICAMA



Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Kebabs with Jicama image

Grilling jicama brings out its natural sweetness, but be careful not to overcook it, or it will lose its crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 jalapeno chile, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails intact)
1 small jicama (about 2 pounds) peeled, sliced 1/2 inch thick, and cut into triangles
5 cups torn chicory (from 1 head)
3 cups torn green oak lettuce or other green lettuce (from 1 head)
5 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced diagonally
1 Granny Smith apple, cored, halved, and thinly sliced
2 radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 jalapeno chile, seeded and thinly sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • For the kebabs: Puree oil, lime zest and juice, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, and salt in a blender or food processor. Combine marinade and shrimp. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high. (If you are using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for just 3 or 4 seconds.) Thread shrimp onto 6 skewers. Discard marinade. Thread jicama onto 6 more skewers. Grill shrimp until opaque and slightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Grill jicama for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter.
  • Make the salad: Toss together chicory, green oak lettuce, scallions, apple, radishes, and jalapeno if desired. Toss in lime juice, oil, and salt. Divide shrimp and jicama skewers and salad among plates, and serve.

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