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Firecracker Shrimp/Firewire

Misippi Egger
Misippi Egger Posts: 5,095
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
A couple of firsts tonight. :woohoo: :woohoo:
I've been wanting to try the "Firecracker Shrimp" recipe someone posted on here a while back that came from the "Pioneer Woman" website:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/07/firecracker-shrimp-part-1/
I also wanted to use my Firewire skewers that I bought on Woot! several months ago and saved to give all the kids (and me) for Christmas.
Marinaded the shrimp per the recipe for 30-45 minutes while I started the large and got the fire stabilized for a 400* direct cook on the original grid level.
When ready, I skewered the shrimp and placed on the BGE for 2 1/2 minutes, flipped (really easy with the Firewires). Another 2 1/2 minutes and they were perfect.
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Oh yeah, I put the whole Firewire in the Egg to make sure the skewering end got hot enough to deal with any raw shrimp germies. (Definitely a glove-necessary cook) !
Plated with steamed asparagus, plus (no pic) a fantastic salad by the Princess.
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The Princess said there was too much heat, but I thought the shrimp were "right on". You guys know what that means.. :unsure: ......... won't be havin' this again in the near future. :huh: :kiss::whistle:
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  • Hoss
    Hoss Posts: 14,600
    SKRIMPS look YUMMEE!Shoot me an email we'll try to get a gameplan on for SAT! ;)
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  • SmokinParrotHead
    SmokinParrotHead Posts: 532
    Did you use the sugar? Did you add anything else? I was thinking about trying these soon, and I was thinking about adding the Worcestershire to it.
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  • Misippi Egger
    Misippi Egger Posts: 5,095
    Parrothead,

    I used two individual packets (about 1 tsp each) of turbinado sugar and 4 large cloves of garlic (would use more garlic). I mixed pretty thoroughly before marinading, but some of the shrimp clearly were hotter than others. Go figure!

    I thought it was an excellent recipe and a "do over". Jana thought the flavor was good, but it just had a little too much hot aftertaste for her preference.

    BTW the Firewires were the easiest to use skewers I have used to date. They are much more than the 'gimmick' I initially thought they might be. Just gotta remember to put the whole thing in the grill to get the skewering end uncontaminated. The instructions on leaving the end hanging out would definitely get another "food safety" rally going on this Forum. :laugh:
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  • Little Chef
    Little Chef Posts: 4,725
    "food Safety"??? Anybody talking about that recently??? :blink: Truly....it is my call in life to educate...what you DO with it is your own business. Just don't come crawlin to me when you can't get off the toilet.... :laugh: I love all my egghead friends....I am not trying to be a dictator....Just an educator. ;):)
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  • Misippi Egger
    Misippi Egger Posts: 5,095
    LC,

    I was just making a little poke at ALL the posts in that thread about food safety.

    I appreciated your lengthy post in November and saved it for future reference. I realize this is in your area of expertise and hope the "blowhard" and sarcastic posters don't discourage you from enlightening us (and reminding us) from time to time about the hazards of raw food.

    I remember seeing something on TV a while back where they put some kind of fluorescent dye on raw chickens in a grocery store, then followed a careful shopper through checkout and home. The fluorescence showed up on the store converter, the car door handles, etc. It also showed up after she had cleaned the counters and refrigerator door at home. It was impressive!

    I use an herbal product that kills 99% of germs (including staph, salmonella, E.coli, etc.) that spray on all my countertops, sinks, and acrylic cutting boards after cleaning them with soap and water.

    Product info:
    "Kills 99.9% of Common Household Germs on Hard, Nonporous Surfaces

    Staphylococcus aureus (staph) in 1 minute
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    Pseudomonas aeruginosa in 10 minutes
    Streptococcus pyogenes (strep) in 10 minutes
    Poliovirus type 1 in 10 minutes
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    You and Tim have a great day !
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  • vidalia1
    vidalia1 Posts: 7,092
    Clark,

    We do these quite often. If I am having guests over and I don't know their tolerance for heat I just cut back a little on the Sriricha and add a little lime or lemon juice to cut the heat. Also serve with diced green onions & fresh lemons. This helps cut the heat also. We love those shrimp...also do the same sauce with chicken wings. :lol: :laugh:
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  • Misippi Egger
    Misippi Egger Posts: 5,095
    Thanks, Kim. Good suggestions for reducing the heat a little for the "wimps". :laugh:
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  • rsmdale
    rsmdale Posts: 2,472
    Those look very good Clark,it can't be too hot!!




    GOOD EATS AND GOOD FRIENDS


    DALE
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  • SomedayMommy
    SomedayMommy Posts: 199
    My husband and I LOVE that asian chili sauce...we will be trying that for sure!
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  • 2Fategghead
    2Fategghead Posts: 9,624
    Thanks Clark. I saved your post for future reference. Tim :)
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  • Misippi Egger
    Misippi Egger Posts: 5,095
    I'm with you, Dale, but "when momma ain't happy........." :laugh: :laugh:
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  • DrZaius
    DrZaius Posts: 1,481
    I also bought those skewers from WOOT. I have not tried them yet but there are plans for scallops soon!

    The shrimp look great.
    This is the greatest signature EVAR!
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  • Misippi Egger
    Misippi Egger Posts: 5,095
    The picture didn't do them justice. They really were great and the Firewires made it a lot easier to work with.
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  • 2Fategghead
    2Fategghead Posts: 9,624
    Will shrimp and scallops cook together on the firewire? Time wise and doneness ect... Tim
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  • Misippi Egger
    Misippi Egger Posts: 5,095
    Ya know, Tim, they might. THey both need such a short cook, it might work. I would use a direct, hot fire (400-500*) at maybe the original grid level so you can get some good char on them.

    It would be best to oil the grid just before placing them on to minimize sticking.

    Post pics if you do it!
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  • 2Fategghead
    2Fategghead Posts: 9,624
    Will do. Thanks! ;)
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