Fresh Ginger Seafood Sauce

HONEY GINGER SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, ginger and honey; cook and stir until fragrant. Add the shrimp, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring as needed, until shrimp are pink and opaque. Serve immediately.

GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH SOY SAUCE, FRESH GINGER AND TOASTED SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Soak 4-inch wooden skewers in cold water for 1 hour. Thread 1 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.

SPICY GINGER SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Make the cocktail sauce: Combine the chili sauce, chutney, cilantro, ginger and lime juice in a small bowl. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the shrimp: Remove the lime zest with a vegetable peeler and transfer to a pot, then squeeze the lime juice into the pot and add the squeezed limes. Add the ginger, cilantro stems, coriander, fennel, cumin, peppercorns and 2 quarts cold water. Cover and bring to a simmer; cook over low heat, 15 minutes. Add the shrimp, cover and remove from the heat. Let sit until just cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes.
• Drain the shrimp and transfer to a bowl of ice water; let sit until cold. Drain and pat dry. Serve with the cocktail sauce.

FRESH GINGER SEAFOOD SAUCE

Steps:

• Grate fresh ginger with very fine grater.
• Mix all ingredients as shown.
• Refrigerate for an hour or so.
• Use your own taste to make more or less spicy as fresh ginger is very pungent.
• Delicious on Shrimp or fried fish.

LEMON GINGER SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, process the olive oil, sesame oil, lemon juice, onion, garlic, ginger, cilantro, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Reserve a small amount for basting. Pour the remaining mixture into a dish, add shrimp, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Baste with reserved sauce while cooking.

FISH IN GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• Fillets should be wet.
• In a small bowl mix the first six ingredients.
• Heat skillet over medium high heat.
• Add vegetable oil to skillet.
• Put breading in one gallon sealable plastic bag.
• Add the fillets to the bag and shake to coat them thoroughly.
• Put the breaded fillets onto clean plate.
• Add fillets to hot oil and cook until slightly brown, about 1-2 minutes.
• Turn over fillets and brown on other side for another minute.
• Turn heat down to medium.
• Pour in the soy sauce mixture.
• Turn fish over one last time.
• Cover pan and let it simmer about 3-4 minutes more (see note).
• Transfer fillets to serving platter and pour sauce from skillet over top.
• Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top.