Green Lightning Shrimp


 
Joel Kiess

Joel Kiess

TVWBB All-Star
I mentioned in my Smoke Day 2007 post that I made this recipe from Steven Raichlen: Green Lightning Shrimp It's always a hit when we make it.

I make it without the skewers. Instead, I use a grill top basket/wok thing and just toss the shrimp - with two pounds, I did them in two batches. Monitor very closely so as to not overcook. Go until just done, and let the carry over finish the job. Also, I skipped the butter basting this time, but reserved a bit of the marinade (from before the shrimp went in) to drizzle over the cooked shrimp.
 
Ok....... I tried the recipe as written!
Excellent shrimp, great tast. I will definitly make again.

A few things I'd change:

1.) DO NOT change the marinade or garlic-celantro butter recipes!

2.) I'd used Kingsford instead of lump. My fire was too hot and not very controlable. On the show thay used a gas grill.

3.) Use metal skewers (the ones Weber sells with the two prongs). My skewers were on fire. (yes I soaked them)

4.) Maybe use larger shrimp (I used the 16-20 count per pound.

Anyone else try the recipe??

MikeZ
 
These were great for my Police Concert Tailgate.... be careful don't marinate too long... 1/2 hour to 45 min. was perfect for my people. Nice heat to them!

I did them on my Q medium high setting.

I used soaked wood skewers and used two at a time as I do with all shrimp so they don't twirl and flip easily.

I basted with a little butter and a quick spray of pam.

I would make them again! Next time I would do 4 shrimp per skewer.. then they would have lasted longer...
 
I just made it last weekend and I thought it was very good. Nice heat and the garlic/cilantro butter was a nice finish. I have Raichlen's skewers, the flat stainless ones they work great. The food does not spin and you don't have to worry about burning them.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

 

Back
Top