Spicy Grilled Shrimp

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 6 Minutes

Ready In: 21 Minutes Servings: 6

"So fast and easy to prepare, these shrimp are bound to be the hit of the barbeque. And, weather not permitting, they work great under the broiler, too."

Ingredients:

1 large clove garlic 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon paprika

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined 8 wedges lemon, for garnish

Directions:

1.	Preheat grill for medium heat.
2.	In a small bowl, crush the garlic with the salt. Mix in cayenne pepper and paprika, and then stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with garlic paste until evenly coated.
3.	Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.

Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 6 Calories: 164

Amount Per Serving Total Fat: 5.9g Cholesterol: 230mg Sodium: 1226mg

Amount Per Serving Total Carbs: 2.7g     Dietary Fiber: 1.1g Protein: 25.1g

Grilled Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Dressing

Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 9 Minutes

Ready In: 6 Hours 44 Minutes Servings: 6

"Marinated tilapia fillets are grilled instead of fried in this tangy, flavorful twist on fish tacos."

Ingredients:

Marinade 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons lime zest 1 1/2 teaspoons honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™ 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste 1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks   Dressing 1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream

1/2 cup adobo sauce from chipotle peppers 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons lime zest 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™ salt and pepper to taste   Toppings 1 (10 ounce) package tortillas 3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 small head cabbage, cored and shredded 2 limes, cut in wedges

Directions:

1.	To make the marinade, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, honey, garlic, cumin, chili powder, seafood seasoning, black pepper, and hot sauce in a bowl until blended. Place the tilapia in a shallow dish, and pour the marinade over the fish. Cover, and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours.
2.	To make the dressing, combine the sour cream and adobo sauce in a bowl. Stir in the lime juice, lime zest, cumin, chili powder, seafood seasoning. Add salt, and pepper in desired amounts. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
3.	Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Set grate 4 inches from the heat.
4.	Remove fish from marinade, drain off any excess and discard marinade. Grill fish

	pieces until easily flaked with a fork, turning once, about 9 minutes.
5.	Assemble tacos by placing fish pieces in the center of tortillas with desired amounts of tomatoes, cilantro, and cabbage; drizzle with dressing. To serve, roll up tortillas around fillings, and garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 6 Calories: 416

Amount Per Serving Total Fat: 19.2g Cholesterol: 43mg Sodium: 644mg

Amount Per Serving Total Carbs: 38.5g     Dietary Fiber: 6g Protein: 22.6g

Basil Shrimp

Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Ready In: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Servings: 9

"This mixture of basil, lemon juice, mustard and garlic adds a wonderful texture and flavor to grilled shrimp. You won 't want to prepare them any other way."

Ingredients:

2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 1/2 lemons, juiced 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard (such as Grey Poupon Country Mustard™) 1/2 cup minced fresh basil leaves

3 cloves garlic, minced salt to taste white pepper 3 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined skewers

Directions:

1.	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.
2.	Preheat grill to high heat. Remove shrimp from marinade, and thread onto skewers. Discard marinade.
3.	Lightly oil grill grate, and arrange skewers on preheated grill. Cook for 4 minutes, turning once, or until opaque.

Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 9 Calories: 206

Amount Per Serving Total Fat: 10.2g Cholesterol: 244mg Sodium: 426mg

Amount Per Serving Total Carbs: 2.4g     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g Protein: 25g

Firecracker Grilled Alaska Salmon

Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ready In: 6 Hours 40 Minutes Servings: 8

"A hot and sassy marinade makes this grilled salmon even more delicious."

Ingredients:

8 (4 ounce) fillets salmon 1/2 cup peanut oil 4 tablespoons soy sauce 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 tablespoons green onions, chopped 3 teaspoons brown sugar

2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1.	Place salmon filets in a medium, nonporous glass dish. In a separate medium bowl, combine the peanut oil, soy sauce, vinegar, green onions, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, sesame oil and salt. Whisk together well, and pour over the fish. Cover and marinate the fish in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours.
2.	Prepare an outdoor grill with coals about 5 inches from the grate, and lightly oil the grate.
3.	Grill the fillets 5 inches from coals for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, measured at the thickest part, or until fish just flakes with a fork. Turn over halfway through cooking.

Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 8 Calories: 307

Amount Per Serving Total Fat: 21.5g Cholesterol: 63mg Sodium: 649mg

Amount Per Serving Total Carbs: 4.6g     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g Protein: 23.3g

Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 6 Minutes

Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6

"Grilled shrimp are quickly marinated in a spiced tomato sauce, then grilled--either indoors or out. A big hit with company, and easy to prepare."

Ingredients:

3 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup tomato sauce 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined skewers

Directions:

1.	In a large bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, and red wine vinegar. Season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
2.	Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
3.	Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 6 Calories: 273

Amount Per Serving Total Fat: 14.7g Cholesterol: 230mg Sodium: 472mg

Amount Per Serving Total Carbs: 2.8g     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g Protein: 31g

Grilled Salmon I

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 16 Minutes

Ready In: 2 Hours 31 Minutes Servings: 6

"A simple soy sauce and brown sugar marinade, with hints of lemon and garlic, are the perfect salty-sweet complement to rich salmon fillets."

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets lemon pepper to taste garlic powder to taste salt to taste

1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions:

1.	Season salmon fillets with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
2.	In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil until sugar is dissolved. Place fish in a large resealable plastic bag with the soy sauce mixture, seal, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
3.	Preheat grill for medium heat.
4.	Lightly oil grill grate. Place salmon on the preheated grill, and discard marinade. Cook salmon for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 6 Calories: 318

Amount Per Serving Total Fat: 20.1g Cholesterol: 56mg Sodium: 1092mg

Amount Per Serving Total Carbs: 13.2g     Dietary Fiber: 0.1g Protein: 20.5g

Beer Butt Chicken

Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Hours

Ready In: 4 Hours Servings: 8

"This is a bit unorthodox, but the end result is moist, flavorful and amazing. All you'll need is some chicken, butter, beer, and seasonings."

Ingredients:

1 cup butter 2 tablespoons garlic salt 2 tablespoons paprika

salt and pepper to taste 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer 1 (4 pound) whole chicken

Directions:

1.	Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.
2.	In a small skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter. Mix in 1 tablespoon garlic salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, salt, and pepper.
3.	Discard 1/2 the beer, leaving the remainder in the can. Add remaining butter, garlic salt, paprika, and desired amount of salt and pepper to beer can. Place can on a disposable baking sheet. Set chicken on can, inserting can into the cavity of the chicken. Baste chicken with the melted, seasoned butter.
4.	Place baking sheet with beer and chicken on the prepared grill. Cook over low heat for about 3 hours, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).

Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 8 Calories: 514

Amount Per Serving Total Fat: 40.3g Cholesterol: 158mg Sodium: 1618mg

Amount Per Serving Total Carbs: 3g     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g Protein: 31.4g