Shrimp 2 Ways: Soy Sauce-Grilled Shrimp with Spinach Salad and New-Style Scampi

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay, 2008

Show: Grill It! with Bobby FlayEpisode: Shrimp

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 1 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

Base:

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 limes, juiced
2 teaspoons honey
2-inch piece fresh ginger, finely grated
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for brushing

For Soy Sauce-Grilled Shrimp with Spinach Salad:

12 ounces large (21-24) shrimp, peeled, tail-on, and deveined
1/2 recipe base
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Spinach Salad:

1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
8 ounces baby spinach
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts

For New Style Scampi:

1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 recipe base
2 limes
Canola oil, for brushing
12 ounces large (21-24) shrimp, peeled, tail-on, and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves

Directions

For Soy-Sauce Grilled Shrimp:

Whisk the soy, lime juice, honey, ginger, garlic and canola oil in a medium bowl until combined. Transfer half to a food processor fitted with the blade attachment and set aside. Add the shrimp to the marinade in the bowl and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

While the shrimp marinates, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, canola and sesame oils, scallion and cilantro in a small bowl.

Heat the grill to high. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, brush with canola oil, and season with salt and pepper. Skewer the shrimp and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until just cooked through.

Toss the spinach with some of the vinaigrette and mound in the center of a serving platter. Arrange shrimp around spinach and spoon over more of the dressing. Scatter the peanuts over the salad and shrimp.

For the New-Style Scampi:

Add the butter and red pepper flakes to the marinade in the food processor, and pulse until combined. Scrape the mixture into a small saucepan and put on the grill just to melt the butter.

Trim the ends from the limes and halve. Brush with canola oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill, flesh side down, until marked and slightly softened, 4 to 5 minutes.

Skewer the remaining shrimp, brush with canola oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until just cooked through. Slide the shrimp from the skewers into a shallow bowl, pour over some butter sauce, and toss to coat. Scatter the cilantro over the top, and arrange the grilled limes around the shrimp.

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recipe Shrimp 2 Ways: Soy Sauce-Grilled Shrimp with Spinach Salad and New-Style Scampi
Marsha Laredo, TX 10-29-2009
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband raved about this recipe. I will definitely make this for guests.
recipe Shrimp 2 Ways: Soy Sauce-Grilled Shrimp with Spinach Salad and New-Style Scampi
Danni Yorktown, VA 10-04-2009
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Shrimp 1 Way--easy, flavorful, and diet-friendly!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I watched this episode this morning and decided to try the recipe tonight, as I already had all of the ingredients on hand... (one reason why I am so partial to Bobby's recipes--many of them are not super complicated yet are full of exciting flavors). I didn't try the scampi recipe, as I was trying to make a quick meal, so just made the Asian shrimp. I also didn't grill the shrimp but just quickly stir-fried them in a skillet. I plated it just as Bobby did on the show, and the food tasted even better than it looked. The spinach salad had great flavor, and the shrimp was yummy, too. This will be a favorite, as it was so satisfying yet very light. Thanks again, Bobby, for giving me another great recipe. Read more
recipe Shrimp 2 Ways: Soy Sauce-Grilled Shrimp with Spinach Salad and New-Style Scampi
kimmy lyons, OR 08-11-2009
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Love it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

One of the best shrimp dinners I have had in years! Husband normally don't care for shrimp, tonight had seconds. Low cal and... a great filler! Will make this a regular around my house. Read more
recipe Shrimp 2 Ways: Soy Sauce-Grilled Shrimp with Spinach Salad and New-Style Scampi
Amanda Luling, TX 07-02-2009
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Solid Recipe
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made both kinds of shrimp and they were soooo good. The only think I wasn't crazy about was the spinach salad and the... dressing....it just wasn't my thing. My boys love shrimp and they both strongly "suggested" I make the shrimp again!Read more
recipe Shrimp 2 Ways: Soy Sauce-Grilled Shrimp with Spinach Salad and New-Style Scampi
Mary Weaverville, NC 06-28-2009
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A Hit!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made the shrimp and the spinach salad for my husband, who loved it. A week later, I made the shrimp for a party, and... everyone raved about how delicious it is. They're all asking for the recipe. The best part is, the preparation in easy, and I already had most of the ingredients in my pantry. Read more
recipe Shrimp 2 Ways: Soy Sauce-Grilled Shrimp with Spinach Salad and New-Style Scampi
MIMI East Haddam, CT 06-04-2009
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Outstanding recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made the soy sauce shrimp and served it over the spinach. Just fantastic. Will make it again, and will also try the sauce... with chicken. Like the suggestion of serving it over rice as well. Read more