Barbecue Shrimp Skewers, Asian Rice Salad and Baked Beans
Meal Time - 45 minutes / Serves 4
Cooking Sequence
- Spray grill with cooking spray, then preheat
- Prepare rice and begin to chill - 15 minutes
- Prepare shrimp through step 6 - 20 minutes
- Prepare beans; grill shrimp and serve - 10 minutes
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Barbecue Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients
cooking spray
1 pound fresh peeled/deveined shrimp (51/60 count)
16 wooden or bamboo skewers (6-inch)
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning blend
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Steps
1. Spray grill with cooking spray, then preheat.
2. Lay 4 shrimp on flat surface, nesting together horizontally.
3. Lay hand flat on shrimp and push pointed end of skewer through center of each shrimp, connecting them.
4. Take second skewer and push through shrimp 1/2-inch from first skewer. (This keeps shrimp from spinning when turned on the grill.) Repeat with remaining shrimp. Wash hands.
5. Place skewers on plate (may be paper) and sprinkle both sides with seasoning.
6. Brush barbecue sauce over both sides of skewers, spreading evenly.
7. Grill 5-7 minutes, turning frequently, until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Serve.
Asian Rice Salad
Ingredients
1 (13 1/2-ounce) can light coconut milk
2 cups instant rice
2 tablespoons chutney
1 tablespoon light sweet Vidalia onion salad dressing
1/4 cup salted cashews
1/4 cup diced water chestnuts
1/4 cup golden raisins and cherries
1/2 cup shredded carrots
salt and pepper, to taste
Steps
1. Place coconut milk in medium saucepan. Cover and bring to boil on high heat. (Watch carefully to prevent boil over.)
2. Stir in rice. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
3. Place in medium mixing bowl: chutney, dressing, cashews, water chestnuts, raisins and carrots. Stir together.
4. Add rice to raisin mixture. Salt and pepper to taste and mix together. Chill in freezer 30-40 minutes. Serve.
Baked Beans
Ingredients
1 (15-ounce) can pork and beans
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon onion flakes
Steps
1. Place pork and beans, barbecue sauce, mustard and onion flakes in microwave-safe bowl.
2. Stir, cover and microwave on high 5-6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Serve.
Nutritional Information
Calories 627kcal; Fat 13g; Cholesterol 172mg; Carbohydrate 97g; Fiber 7g; Protein 33g; Sodium 1229mg
Daily Values: Vitamin A 59%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 13%; Iron 38%
Utensils & Cookware
- grill
- medium saucepan with lid
- microwave-safe bowl with lid
- medium mixing bowl
- plate (may be paper)
- cooking spoons
- basting brush
- tongs
- measuring utensils
Shortcuts & Tips
To safely remove skewers from hot shrimp, use tongs to hold shrimp, then pull skewers out and discard.
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