Fried Shrimp Spicy Guava Sauce Food

ALMOST-FAMOUS SPICY FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Mix the mayonnaise, chili sauce, honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon water in a large bowl; set aside.
• Prepare the shrimp: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl. Whisk the flour, cornstarch and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in another shallow bowl.
• Working in batches, dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, dip in the beaten eggs, then return to the flour mixture, turning to form a thick crust. Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain the oil temperature. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon.
• Toss the shrimp with the prepared sauce. Arrange the lettuce in a shallow serving bowl or on individual plates. Top with the shrimp and garnish with scallions.

FRIED SHRIMP + SPICY GUAVA SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the guava sauce. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a sauce pot, boil for about 10 minutes until sauce reduces by 1/4. Remove froth with a spoon. Mix cornstarch plus 1 tbsp cold water, stir into sauce until it thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Season shrimp with green seasoning, black pepper, paprika, salt, and olive oil. Set aside.
• Heat oil for frying.
• Arrange your dredging station. Set up three bowls. In the first bowl add 1 cup cornstarch. In the second bowl add egg plus water, beat. In the third bowl add flour and spices, mix thoroughly. Add panko if using.
• One at a time, dip shrimp in cornstarch, then egg mixture, then into seasoned flour. Batter all shrimp. Fry until golden brown just a couple of minutes.
• Best served hot.

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH GUAVA SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oil to 350 degrees in medium frying pan.
• In a medium, mixing bowl, combine coconut and panko.
• Dredge shrimp in flour, then in the egg mixture, then in the panko and coconut mix, pressing down firmly to ensure proper breading.
• Fry shrimp until golden brown being sure not to burn. (The coconut contains a high sugar content, which may burn quickly.)
• In a separate saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, and pineapple juice. Bring to a boil and allow sugar to incorporate into the sauce.
• Add guava concentrate and allow to boil.
• Mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. (You may use cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce to the correct consistency. The sauce should be able to coat a spoon.)
• You may use the sauce as a dip or simply pour the sauce over the shrimp when ready to serve.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• 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.
• 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.

SPICY GUAVA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut the guava paste into cubes.
• Combine all ingredients and simmer on low heat, stiring ocacionally for 15-20 minutes until guava paste dissolve.
• Let cool.

CRISPY SHRIMP WITH SPICY CAJUN SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the sauce, in a large bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning. If your Cajun seasoning has no salt, add salt to taste; set aside.
• In a large cast-iron skillet or other heavy skillet over medium, heat 3/4 inch of oil to 350 degrees.
• Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. In a second shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of salt and the black pepper.
• Working in batches, dip the shrimp first into the beaten eggs, then in the flour mixture to coat well.
• Fry the shrimp in the oil until golden, about 1 minute per side, adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain the oil temperature. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried shrimp to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with the sauce for dipping.

BEER BATTER FRIED SPICY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat 1-1/2 inches oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350ºF.
• Lightly coat shrimp with 1/4 cup baking mix and crushed red pepper.
• Combine 1 cup baking mix and remaining ingredients, except tartar sauce, in a bowl.
• Beat with a hand beater until batter is smooth and thin. (If batter is too thick, stir in additional beer, 1 tablespoon at a time, until of desired consistency.).
• Dip shrimp into batter, letting excess drip into bowl.
• Place shrimp in hot oil and fry about 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
• Sprinkle with coconut and serve hot with tartar sauce.