Shrimp is found in both fresh and salt water. It is one of the most popular sea foods in the world. Shrimp can be cooked into a delicious dish by grilling. By grilling you will be able to preserve all the goodness of the food too. It is a healthy food because it contains many nutrients like protein, calcium and iodine etc. It is also one of the most well known food allergens. You neednât to go to a restaurant to grilled shrimp. The best thing is that children also enjoy eating this special seafood dish. If you like to enjoy a grilled shrimp dish, given below is the procedure.
Complexity level: Easy
Time required: About 20-25 minutes
Resources required:
1. One and half pounds of large shrimp
2. 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
3. ½ teaspoon pepper
4. ¼ teaspoon salt
5. Skewers
6. Large bowl
7. Grill basket
8. Barbecue grill
9. Knife
Instructions:
1. Gather all the items:
In order to make your cooking easy first, gather all the items required and keep them in a place where you can reach them easily. They should include all the ingredients and the utensils needed for cooking.
2. Soak the utensils:
After collecting and keeping all the items ready you can begin the procedure for making your favorite dish. Take a small basin and fill it with water. Take the skewers and leave them in the basin for at least 20-30 minutes. The soaking procedure is done to prevent all the utensils from burning while cooking. If you are other types of skewers like metal skewers then this step is not required.
3. Clean the shrimps:
Wash the shrimps well under the tap water. This helps to remove all the contaminants and other chemicals. After cleaning, put them in a container and season with salt and pepper to enhance the taste. If you want to marinate the shrimps then you have to do it for at least six hours to taste the best. This will also help the flesh to absorb the marinade properly.
4. Thread the shrimps:
Now take the skewers and thread the shrimps on to them. Wooden skewers can also be used. Make sure that you use at least two skewers for a set of 3-4 shrimps.
5. Cook the Shrimps on grill:
Before cooking you have to heat the grill by lighting it. Spray some vegetable oil on the grill. When the grill is ready place the shrimps on the heat. Cook them for about one minute on one side and then flip sides to cook the other side.
Now check if they are cooked well. You can understand this when the color of the shrimps turn opaque. Remove the shrimps from the grill and serve them hot on a beautiful plate.
Frequently asked questions:
What kind of marinades can be used?
Any type of marinade can be used according to the personal choice. One type of marinade is as follows:
Quarter cup of olive oil, one tablespoon of lemon juice, pressed garlic cloves, one tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of dried rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Mix all these ingredients well in a bowl. Add the cleaned shrimps to it and leave it to marinate. You can also add various other herbs and seasonings according to your choice.
Quick tips:
When using wooden or bamboo skewers, it is ideal to soak them in water for some time (15-20 minutes) to prevent them from burning while grilling.
Things to watch out for:
1. While buying the shrimps try to get frozen varieties. Most of the shrimps are frozen immediately after processing.
2. They stay fresher as long as they are frozen. Do not buy thawed type.
