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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Ginger Sesame Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Since I just posted the recipe for the rice in this photo... I thought I would share how I made the shrimp. Now I don't eat shrimp, but I do make it for my family. I always get these skewers already cleaned and skewered when they are on sale at Publix. That way I can make my family happy and I don't have to clean shrimp. When I make recipes that call for shrimp I usually just replace the shrimp with scallops. This time I did the shrimp for them and bought a few scallops for myself, but them Maranda wanted to try a scallop...so I let her have one of mine.

I just marinade it all with a sesame dressing that you can use for a dressing or marinade.


Ingredients:
1 piece about 1" peeled ginger root (minced)
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons mirin
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce
sesame seeds
If using it for a dressing I add some pureed carrots and celery.
Whisk together ingredients and marinade the shrimp in a zipper baggie. It works well for scallops, and tuna steaks too. I usually sprinkle the sesame seeds on later. If doing a seared tuna I roll it in black and white sesame seeds before searing.

Grill the skewers on a hot grill for around 3 minutes per side until nice and pink. Grill or pan fry the scallops.


Just a few shots taken at the Ringling Museum grounds.

and another Gulf of Mexico sunset refection.


See you all tomorrow!

18 comments:

  1. This sounds like a great marinade.

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  2. Lyndz, I love the 2nd last photo. I'm sure you'll take more pics after you get your new camera. :o) I think I prefer scallop than shrimps. They taste sweeter and juicier. Btw, what have you added into the rice? Herbs! So, see you tomorrow.
    ((hugs)) Kristy
    p/s I'm away at hubby's elder sibling's place.

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  3. I'm SO impressed by this dish! It's definitely something I would order in a restaurant!

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  4. Your marinade sounds very tasty! It will definitely go well with all kinds of seafood. Nice picture of the sunset :)

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  5. Sounds delicious! I love this combination of flavours and it must be so good with prawns :-)

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  6. c'est délicieux et jolie photos
    à bientôt

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  7. Love your photos. That recipe looks really yummy. Diane

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  8. This looks amazing...interesting recipe dear..love d nature click too..
    Tasty appetite

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  9. Oh my goodness...YUM! I'm in need of some shrimp. And those are so beautiful photos.

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  10. Lyndsey look absolutely yummy! lovely pictures!

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  11. Love the look of those prawns skewers!

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  12. Yummy and vibrant recipe (of course)...love this. The lovely ocean pic at the end made me feel serene, its an outstanding image.

    Have a good weekend Lyndsey!!

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  13. Great flavor profile. Love the use of mirin.

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  14. great photos! love seeing the ocean. the shrimp looks delish. Will have to try your marinade sometime. :)

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  15. Pam - thanks, hope you try it.

    Kristy - I'm glad you found the cilantro rice recipe. I know I have to kick myself into dear to get that new camera.

    Simply Life - thank you so much, what a nice compliment. :D

    Biren - yes it goes with many types of seafood.

    Belinda - Lol! you're too funny!

    Forgetfulone - thanks so easy too.

    Maria - thanks, it's my stand by shrimp marinade.

    Fimère - thank you so much.

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  16. Diane - thanks, that a compliment from you with all the beautiful pics you take.

    Jay - Thank you.

    girlichef - thanks, I always have to sneak a few of my other photos in there.

    Gloris - thanks for the visit.

    Jeannie - My family enjoyed them!

    Jenn - That is so kind of you to say. I am so into all your lovely creations too. The last pic, the sun was reflection so pretty in the surf like that, I was hoping it would pick it up in the photo.

    Lazaro - Thank you!

    Susan B. - Thanks for stopping by. Hope you get a chance to try it.

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