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Around The World In 80 Shrimp With Simple Vegetable Rice Pilaf Recipe


Around The World In 80 Shrimp With Simple Vegetable Rice Pilaf Recipe
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I was making shrimp the other night and I wanted cajun grilled and my husband wanted scampi but I didn't want to go through the hassle of preparing mine one way and his another so I figured I'd flavor them several ways and just grill them all on skew... More

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Ingredients
  • Shrimp:
  • 80 shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • olive oil
  • garlic, minced
  • lemon juice
  • oregano
  • soy sauce
  • ginger, powdered
  • garlic powder
  • cumin
  • jalapeno juice
  • onion powder
  • cajun seasoning
  • parsley
  • parmesan cheese
  • feta cheese
  • Rice Pilaf:
  • 2 c. uncooked rice (brown, white, whatever you like)
  • 4 c. chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 small bag of frozen mixed vegetables

Directions
  1. Rinse shrimp and lay flat on paper towel. Pat dry.
  2. Seperate shrimp into 6 different zip-loc bags.
  3. For Cajun Shrimp:
  4. Pour cajun seasoning in bag and seal shut.
  5. For Mexican Shrimp:
  6. Pour cumin, onion powder and a few spoonfuls of jalapeno juice into bag and seal shut.
  7. For Asian Shrimp:
  8. Pour soy sauce, ginger and garlic powder into bag and seal shut.
  9. For Greek Shrimp:
  10. Pour lemon juice, olive oil and oregano into bag and seal shut.
  11. For Italian Shrimp:
  12. Pour olive oil and minced garlic into bag and seal shut.
  13. Shake each bag gently to coat all shrimp.
  14. Fire up the grill.
  15. Place shrimp on skewers.
  16. Grill for a few minutes on each side, shrimp are done when they are pink throughout. (Don't let it go too long, they can get chewy)
  17. Remove shrimp and top Italian shrimp with parsley and parmesan cheese.
  18. Sprinkle feta cheese onto greek shrimp.
  19. Enjoy!
  20. For Vegetable Rice Pilaf:
  21. Place broth in saucepan over med/high heat.
  22. Bring to a boil.
  23. Add rice and vegetables.
  24. Cover and reduce heat to low.
  25. Let simmer 30 min.
  26. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 min.

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Good shrimp recipe thanks


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