Need advise on a shrimp cook

This is the recipe we use http://damndelicious.net/2014/02/22/sweet-lemon-shrimp/, I skewer them and cook them until pink

Time does not apply to seafood. Shrimp will visually tell you when they are done. Pull them as soon as they turn from translucent to opaque. 

Also, if you do plan to marinate, shrimp only require approx 30 minutes. 

We like to do a Pesto Risotto

@ryantt  sounds nice . . my only tip would be to avoid citrus (lime) in the marinade . . instead add citrus/lime at end.    

Learned that from Kristi on her post below for green lightning shrimp . . to quote her she said "The only thing I’ll change next time is I won’t add the lime juice to the marinade. The acid from the lime broke-down the meat too much and caused it to be a tad mushy"

http://necessaryindulgences.com/2013/05/green-lightning-shrimp/

ryantt said:

@BigGreenCraig very true, they will let me know when done....was just estimating my time at about 2 min per side.  Do you have any suggestions on a side.  Wife wants a stir fired rice noodle with Thai peanut sauce, haven't ever made them so that's kind of out.  

At that temp, you'll be able to see them cooking. I'd leave the dome open, and flip them as soon as you can see the underneath side turning opaque through the top translucent side. 

NDG said:

@ryantt  sounds nice . . my only tip would be to avoid citrus (lime) in the marinade . . instead add citrus/lime at end.    

Learned that from Kristi on her post below for green lightning shrimp . . to quote her she said "The only thing I’ll change next time is I won’t add the lime juice to the marinade. The acid from the lime broke-down the meat too much and caused it to be a tad mushy"

http://necessaryindulgences.com/2013/05/green-lightning-shrimp/

this is why its always good to cook a meal before testing on guests. for me the slight ceviche from the limes works, i dont regularly like grilled shrimp, i even do the limes for a short period on a good tuna steak before searing always do a test cook and modify to your likes

tjv said:

 

stick with wild caught gulf shrimp, more expensive but only real way to eat 'em now days.

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Two options for you @ryantt

(1)
If you do heavy apps instead of a sit down dinner, try this...

Grilled shrimp is great on a thin slice of fresh baguette with a smear of goat cheese.

Sometime I'll have them laid out ahead of time, but usually I'll fill a bowl with the grilled shrimp, throw out a couple kinds of sliced bread, goat cheese, and any other toppings people may like (Greek Harissa, Basil leaves, Hummus for those who don't like goat cheese, or soft feta, etc.).

You could serve with a side of Quinoa, CousCous or Brown Rice.  Any side salad or a nice fresh green veggie grilled.

(2)
Shrimp tacos!

Same deal...grilled shrimp are awesome for this.  Warm up some small flour or corn tortillas (or both) and lay out feta, rice, cilantro, green salsa, etc...    Go for more Mediterranean toppings instead of mexican which can smother the flavor of your shrimp.

You want light, bright toppings that'll bring out that grilled shrimp flavor.  Avoid traditional jarred salsa which are again, to strong in flavor.  Buy a can of Green Salsa (Herdes makes them) and mix in some fresh squeezed lime, chopped cilantro and white pepper.  Killer.


Those are two of my go-tos for shrimps.   Enjoy.