2 Grill Recipes - 1 Chicken, 1 Shrimp

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Registered: 05-07-2007
2 Grill Recipes - 1 Chicken, 1 Shrimp
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Tue, 05-29-2007 - 12:38pm

My husband and I have made both of these recipes in the past week, and we can vouch that they're both pretty yummy - just thought I'd share, and enjoy that weather and happy grilling!

First Recipe - the following is the original recipe (Source: USA Weekend; http://www.usaweekend.com/07_issues/070520/070520cooksmart.html#chicken), but we did NOT use chicken wings - we used boneless, skinless breasts and did not make 4 lbs as it is just the 2 of us. Scale down spices/yogurt accordingly for less than 4 lbs, or don't if you like a really punchy flavor!

Grilled Chicken Wings with Tandoori Flavorings

1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
3 Tbs. ground cumin
1 Tb. curry powder
2 tsps. garlic powder
2 tsps. salt
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup plain yogurt
4 pounds chicken wings (about 16 whole wings), tips removed and wings split at the joint

Heat oil in an 8-inch skillet over low heat. Mix cumin, curry, garlic, salt, ginger and cayenne in a medium bowl. Add spices to the oil and heat until they start to sizzle and darken slightly in color, 20 to 30 seconds. Return spices to bowl; whisk in vinegar, then yogurt. Add wings; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes, or transfer to a zipper-lock bag and marinate up to 24 hours.

If using a gas grill, turn all burners on high for 10 minutes. Clean grate with a wire brush, then use tongs to swipe grate with an oil-soaked rag. Place wings on rack; cover and cook until grill marks form on one side, about 5 minutes. Turn and cook until grill-marked on other side, about5 minutes longer. Turn burners to low and grill until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes longer. Serve warm or at room temperature.

If using a charcoal grill, build coals on one half of the grill floor. When the coals are hot and ashy, grill wings as instructed above, then move to the cool side of the grill for an additional 5 minutes of cooking, if necessary.

Second Recipe (Source: Allrecipes.com; http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Basil-Shrimp/Detail.aspx)

Basil Shrimp

2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 lemons, juiced
3 tablespoons brown mustard
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt to taste
white pepper
3 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
skewers

DIRECTIONS
In a shallow, non-porous dish or bowl, mix together olive oil and melted butter. Stir in lemon juice, mustard, basil, and garlic, and season with salt and white pepper. Add shrimp, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat grill to high heat. Remove shrimp from marinade, and thread onto skewers. Discard marinade.
Lightly oil grill grate, and arrange skewers on preheated grill. Cook for 4 minutes, turning once, or until opaque.

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Registered: 04-01-2005
Tue, 05-29-2007 - 12:49pm

Sounds yummy and perfect for grilling season. Thanks for sharing!


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