Grill Shrimp--2 ways; Revisited with a picture!

My mom has this great recipe for grilled shrimp, but I didn't have it written down anywhere. When I called her (2 hours before dinner time), she wasn't there, so I had to improvise in order to give the little crustaceans enough marinatin' time. I love what I came up with! So, that's what I'll give you here first. (Scroll down for my mom's recipe.)

Kickin' Lime Shrimp

What you need

1 to 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, de-shelled, de-veined, tails on
1-2 limes (depending on how much you like the taste)--squeeze juice out and throw in the lime "shells" too
about 1 Tbs Essence*
salt and pepper
about 2 Tbs soy sauce

Mix all ingredients together and marinate covered, in fridge for about 2 hours. Grill or broil (this is what I did because I don't have a grill) for about 4-5 minutes max. If you decide to grill, you can soak some bamboo skewers for 30 minutes, then thread the shrimp on. It makes it easier to turn. If you broil, no need to turn!
*Essence (Creole spice mixture): You can make your own! Click here.


Shrimp Spice Rub

This is my mom's recipe. It's great tasting and good if you forgot to marinate your shrimp before dinner!

What you need
1 to 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, de-shelled, de-veined, tails on
3 Tbs Old Bay seasoning
3 Tbs brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, smashed

Mix Old Bay, sugar, garlic and onion powder, and cumin together in small bowl. Heat oil in skillet and put in garlic clove. Let heat over warm for a bit. Take off heat. Brush shrimp with oil mixture. Sprinkle on spice rub. If grilling, thread onto bamboo skewers (that have been soaked for 30 minutes). Grill or broil for 4-5 minutes.

Grilled Shrimp--2 ways

My mom has this great recipe for grilled shrimp, but I didn't have it written down anywhere. When I called her (2 hours before dinner time), she wasn't there, so I had to improvise in order to give the little crustaceans enough marinatin' time. I love what I came up with! So, that's what I'll give you here first. (Scroll down for my mom's recipe.)

Kickin' Lime Shrimp

What you need

1 to 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, de-shelled, de-veined, tails on
1-2 limes (depending on how much you like the taste)--squeeze juice out and throw in the lime "shells" too
about 1 Tbs Essence*
salt and pepper
about 2 Tbs soy sauce

Mix all ingredients together and marinate covered, in fridge for about 2 hours. Grill or broil (this is what I did because I don't have a grill) for about 4-5 minutes max. If you decide to grill, you can soak some bamboo skewers for 30 minutes, then thread the shrimp on. It makes it easier to turn. If you broil, no need to turn!
*Essence (Creole spice mixture): You can make your own! Click here.


Shrimp Spice Rub

This is my mom's recipe. It's great tasting and good if you forgot to marinate your shrimp before dinner!

What you need
1 to 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, de-shelled, de-veined, tails on
3 Tbs Old Bay seasoning
3 Tbs brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, smashed

Mix Old Bay, sugar, garlic and onion powder, and cumin together in small bowl. Heat oil in skillet and put in garlic clove. Let heat over warm for a bit. Take off heat. Brush shrimp with oil mixture. Sprinkle on spice rub. If grilling, thread onto bamboo skewers (that have been soaked for 30 minutes). Grill or broil for 4-5 minutes.

Blue Cheese Butter Pork Chops

A super easy recipe for thick cut pork chops. As a bonus, they look really fancy, too! Done on the grill, or very nicely in the broiler pan (that's how I did mine, given the fact that I don't have a grill). The blue cheese butter is a very smooth complement, not too rich, but tasty. Serve with grilled Parmesan asparagus, and potatoes or something simple like a baked potato and green salad.

What you need:

for the pork
4 bone-in chops, each about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick
2 garlic cloves
salt
freshly ground pepper

for the butter
4 Tbs butter, room temp.
1 oz. blue cheese, crumbled, room temp.
1 Tbs. toasted walnuts, chopped
1 Tbs thinly slivered fresh basil (or, 1 tsp. dried basil, crushed in the palm of your hand)
salt
freshly ground pepper

1. Rub chops with garlic, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. Preheat grill to high OR preheat oven to broil
3. Brush grill or broiler pan with oil, cook chops about 6-8 minutes a side. Chops will be nicely browned on bottom when ready to turn. Internal temp. when done will be about 160 degrees.
4. Let chops rest about 2 minutes after cooked. Place a pat of butter on each and serve.
5. Butter: Mash butter and cheese together, stir in walnuts and basil and season with salt and pepper.