Best 6 Alambre De Camarones Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipes

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**Grilled Shrimp Skewers (Alambre de Camarones): A Coastal Mexican Delight**

Originating from the vibrant coastal regions of Mexico, Alambre de Camarones, meaning "wire of shrimp," is a tantalizing dish that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine. These grilled shrimp skewers are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, showcasing the beautiful colors and textures of fresh shrimp, succulent vegetables, and savory seasonings. With variations ranging from traditional to contemporary, each recipe in this article offers a unique take on this beloved dish. Embark on a culinary journey to discover the diverse flavors and cooking techniques that make Alambre de Camarones a cherished dish in Mexican gastronomy.

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MEXICAN GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS



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Provided by Sue Lau

Categories     Appetizer     Main Dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound jumbo shrimp ((15-20 count))
Prepared Garlic Bread ((optional))
skewers ((wooden ones soaked or use metal ones))
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp, leaving the last tail section intact
  • Soak wooden skewers (best done overnight) or use metal ones.
  • Mix up the marinade, marinate shrimp 30 minutes.
  • Skewer shrimp and grill several minutes on each side, basting with extra marinade. You can griddle or cook inside in a skillet if you prefer.
  • Serve hot, with toasted garlic bread.

ALAMBRE DE CAMARONES



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Categories     Food Processor     Herb     Onion     Tomato     Marinate     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Cinco de Mayo     Shrimp     Hot Pepper     Healthy     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Marinade
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Shrimp
8 bamboo skewers, 10 inches long, soaked in water 30 minutes
24 large shrimp (about 1 lb), peeled and deveined
1 small red onion
16 serrano chiles
24 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a blender or mini food processor, process all marinade ingredients until smooth. Toss shrimp with marinade in a bowl to coat well. Set aside at least 10 minutes, or up to 2 hours. Cut onion into 8 wedges, then cut each wedge lengthwise into thirds. Thread 1 chile onto each skewer. (If you prefer metal skewers, be sure to spray them first with a vegetable-oil cooking spray so shrimp and vegetables don't stick.) Add 1 shrimp, a chunk of onion and a cherry tomato to each skewer; repeat twice. Finish each skewer with a second chile. Season skewers with salt.
  • Heat a cast-iron grill pan or an electric or gas grill over high heat. Cook skewers, covered, turning once, until shrimp are cooked through and onions are charred and just tender, about 5 minutes per side. (You can use a charcoal grill, but shrimp will cook faster.) Serve with >epi:recipeLink id="335501"> Pico de Gallo Amarillo.
  • The skinny 176 calories per 2 skewers 3.5 g fat (0.8 g saturated), 7 g carbs, 1.4 g fiber, 23.9 g protein

CAMARONES EMBARAZADOS (ADOBO GRILLED SHRIMP)



Camarones Embarazados (Adobo Grilled Shrimp) image

Camarones embarazados translates to pregnant shrimp, but these crustaceans aren't necessarily carrying roe. The catchy name is a play on words: "en vara" means on a stick, and "asado" means roasted, and together, "en vara asado" sounds like "embarazado." These shrimp are soaked with an adobo that becomes a crunchy crust when grilled. This take on the dish, which spread from Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific coast of Mexico to beaches all over the country, combines guajillo chiles and chiles de árbol with the surprising addition of Mexican chocolate. The chocolate rounds out the sharpness of the adobo and provides a caramelized finish. Simmered extra adobo is delicious for dipping the shrimp hot off the coals.

Provided by Pati Jinich

Categories     seafood, skewers and kebabs, appetizer, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ripe tomatoes
4 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 to 3 dried chiles de árbol, stemmed
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 scallions, white and light green parts only, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 ounces Mexican chocolate (see Tip), grated
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, more for seasoning
2 pounds large head-on shrimp or headless shrimp, with or without shells
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the whole tomatoes, guajillo chiles, chiles de árbol and garlic cloves, and cover with water by an inch or two. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the tomatoes are very soft and their skins start to break, 8 to 10 minutes. (The chiles should rehydrate and plump up.) Using a slotted spoon, transfer the solids to a blender, and add the scallions, oregano, allspice, cumin, thyme, vinegar, butter, Mexican chocolate and salt. (Discard the cooking water.) Purée until completely smooth, then scrape the adobo into a large bowl and let cool completely.
  • Place the shrimp in the bowl with the cooled adobo and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to eat, take the shrimp out of the refrigerator. Prepare an outdoor charcoal or gas grill for direct grilling over high heat. Thread the shrimp onto skewers and place on a sheet pan. If using head-on shrimp or shell-on shrimp, insert the skewer where the head meets the body, thread the skewer through the body while straightening it out, then push it out through the tail end. If using peeled shrimp, thread the skewer through the tops and bottoms of the shrimp without passing it through the length of the bodies. Once all are skewered, generously douse the shrimp with more adobo (reserve some for serving) and sprinkle a bit of salt on top.
  • Scrape the remaining adobo into a small saucepan or skillet and set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and continue simmering, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes. Scrape into a serving bowl and set aside.
  • Set the skewers on the hot grill grate. For head-on shrimp, cook, flipping once, until the shells have crisped, browned and achieved some charring, and the bodies have cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. For headless shell-on shrimp, grill for about 3 minutes per side, and for peeled shrimp, about 2 minutes per side. (If using a gas grill, close the lid between flips.)
  • Transfer the skewers to a platter and serve with the reserved adobo sauce and lime wedges. Let everyone eat by dipping the shrimp in the adobo sauce and squeezing fresh lime juice on top. The shrimp can be eaten in their entirety - heads, shells, tails and everything in between - or peeled.

GUERO'S SHRIMP ALAMBRES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 4h36m

Yield 25 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 onions
10 tomatillos
5 bell peppers
10 pounds jumbo shrimp
Marinade, recipe follows
5 ounces chopped garlic
2 ounces garlic powder
1-ounce ground cumin
1-ounce freshly ground black pepper
1-ounce salt
2 ounces paprika
4 ounces pineapple juice
32 ounces vegetable oil
1 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped

Steps:

  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before skewering food.
  • Cut onions, tomatillos, and bell peppers into large, skewer-sized pieces. Assemble skewers, alternating 1 piece of each vegetable between 5 shrimps on each skewer. Arrange skewers in a large non-reactive baking dish and pour the marinade over. Submerge skewers in marinade, and marinate, covered, in the refrigerator, for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for approximately 6 minutes, turning as needed. Remove from the grill and serve.
  • Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl and mix well. Pour marinade over skewers as directed above.

ALAMBRE DE CAMARONES (GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS)



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I saw this recipe on the Self magazine website. Looks fabulous - would make such a nice pool side treat this summer! I thought I would store it here for safe keeping. If you try it, please let me know what you think! I'll keep you posted, if I get a chance to make these anytime soon!

Provided by AnnieLynne

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8 skewers, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
8 bamboo skewers, soak in water for about 30 minutes
24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 small red onion
16 serrano chilies
24 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Marinade: Add first 7 ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Marinade shrimp for 10 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Skewers: Cut onion into bite-sized chunks. Add 1 chili to skewer.
  • Add 1 shrimp, a chunk of onion and a cherry tomato on to each skewer; repeat two times.
  • Add second chili to end of skewer.
  • Season with salt.
  • Heat the electric or gas grill over high heat.
  • Place skewers on grill and close grill cover.
  • Cook skewers for about 5 minutes on each side until the onions are tender and the shrimp is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.6, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 45.4, Sodium 517, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.6, Protein 6.6

GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH SOY SAUCE, FRESH GINGER AND TOASTED



Grilled Shrimp Skewers With Soy Sauce, Fresh Ginger and Toasted image

Inspired by Food Network's "Boy Meets Grill," Episode Where's The Duck?, this recipe was tweaked a bit and the serving size changed to be more appropriate for a light meal with friends.

Provided by CutiePieHentai

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 19m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 large shrimp
1/2 cup light soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon gingerroot, freshly grated
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup peanut oil, plus extra for drizzling
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Soak 4-inch wooden skewers in cold water for 1 hour.
  • Thread shrimp onto each skewer so that the shrimp lie flat.
  • Whisk together the soy, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, white wine vinegar, lime juice and peanut oil together in a small bowl.
  • Place shrimp skewers onto a plate and drizzle with peanut oil to lightly coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat grill.
  • Grill shrimp 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through.
  • Place shrimp on a platter, drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.2, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 32.2, Sodium 1063.2, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.4, Protein 6

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality shrimp: Opt for fresh or frozen shrimp that are deveined and shelled. Look for shrimp that are firm and have a vibrant color.
  • Marinate the shrimp: Marinating the shrimp in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, and lime juice helps infuse them with delicious Mexican flavors.
  • Use wooden skewers: Wooden skewers are more durable than metal skewers and are less likely to bend or break while grilling.
  • Skewer the shrimp properly: Thread the shrimp onto the skewers lengthwise, leaving a little space between each shrimp so that they cook evenly.
  • Grill the skewers over medium heat: Grilling the skewers over medium heat helps prevent the shrimp from overcooking and becoming tough.
  • Baste the skewers with marinade: Basting the skewers with the remaining marinade while grilling helps keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Serve the grilled shrimp skewers with a variety of toppings such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

This alambre de camarones recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make grilled shrimp dish that is perfect for a summer barbecue or party. The shrimp are marinated in a flavorful mixture of Mexican spices and then grilled to perfection. Serve the shrimp skewers with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

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