Achiote Shrimp Food

ACHIOTE SHRIMP SKILLET

Steps:

• Mix annato paste and dressing. Reserve 2 Tbsp.; pour remaining over shrimp in shallow glass dish. Turn to coat both sides of each shrimp. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Heat large skillet on medium-high heat. Add reserved dressing mixture. Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Add shrimp to skillet; cook 1 min. Add remaining ingredients; cook 4 to 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender and shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently.

ACHIOTE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until golden and fragrant, 1 minute. Add achiote, pepper, sugar and salt. Cook, mashing with the back of a wooden spoon, to a thick paste, 2 minutes.
• Pour in lime juice and grapefruit juice, thinning to a sauce.
• Add shrimp. Cook, tossing, until shrimp are cooked through and coated with an orange/red sauce, 4 minutes. Transfer to a shallow bowl and sprinkle with cilantro.
• You can eat these guys as is, over rice or dipped into guacamole (the guac is my favorite way to have these).

ACHIOTE SHRIMP NACHOS

Steps:

• Place the shrimp in a large bowl and toss with the achiote paste and salt. Marinate the shrimp for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the canola oil to 350 degrees F in a tabletop deep-fryer or in a Dutch oven with a deep-fry thermometer attached. Place a wire rack over a sheet pan for draining. Fry the tortillas in small batches until crisped and golden, 4 to 6 minutes. Place on the rack to drain.
• While the tortillas fry, heat 3 tablespoons canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, turning once, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Set aside.
• Spoon the Black Bean Puree over the bottom of a large oval platter. Arrange the fried tortillas over the top. Spoon the Queso generously all over. Top with the shrimp. Sprinkle with avocado, pico de gallo and pickled chiles. Garnish with cilantro.
• Heat a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil, onions, jalapeno, coriander and cumin. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in the beans. Add the stock, crema and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree.
• Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan set over medium heat. Stir in the flour until combined. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Switch to a whisk and slowly whisk in the milk and cream. Whisk in the salt. Switch back to a spoon and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Cheddar and Jack cheeses. Turn the heat off and allow the cheese to melt. Stir until smooth.

ACHIOTE MARINATED SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• For the paste: In a blender or food processor, puree first 9 ingredients and then slowly add the lemon juice and 1/4 cup oil.
• For stock: Heat a heavy bottomed pot, when smoking add shrimp shells and cook, stirring for 6 to 8 minutes or until shells are toasted. Add wine and reduce by half. Add onion, tomato, and water bring just to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer slowly for 45 minutes and strain.
• Cooking shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet. Mix 2 tablespoons achiote paste into hot oil. Add 1/2 of shrimp to hot pan and stir to coat evenly with the paste. Add 1/2 cup shrimp stock and cook for 5 minutes or until the shrimp are no longer translucent. Set aside in a bowl. Repeat process for other half.
• Assembly: Place the mache and frisee divided among 6 plates. In a medium size bowl, toss the shrimp with the orange sections, and scallions. Divide shrimp among plates. Top with scallions and toasted almonds. Shrimp can be served hot or cold.

ACHIOTE SHRIMP & RICE BUNDLES

Steps:

• Cook tomatoes and garlic in medium skillet on high heat 10 to 12 min. or until roasted, turning occasionally; peel garlic. Blend tomatoes, garlic, anchos, juice and annatto paste in blender until smooth. Pour into small saucepan; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring frequently.
• Combine rice and cheese; spoon onto centers of 8 (15x12-inch) sheets of parchment paper. Top with shrimp, avocado leaves and tomato sauce. Bring corners of each parchment sheet to center to enclose filling; tie closed with butcher's string.
• Pour 3 cups water into 8-qt. stockpot fitted with steamer basket. Line bottom of basket with foil; place bundles in single layer in basket. Cover with damp kitchen towel, then cover pot with lid. Bring water to boil; simmer on medium-high heat 25 min., adding more boiling water to pot as necessary.