Grilled Shrimp With Black Bean Cakes And Salsa Food

GRILLED SHRIMP SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Lightly brush the shrimp, corn, jalapeno, scallions and onion wedges with canola oil, sprinkle with salt and place on the grill. Cook the scallions and shrimp until charred and the shrimp are cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Cook the jalapeno and red onion until charred and softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Cook the corn, rotating every 2 minutes, until charred and the kernels have turned bright yellow, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the vegetables and shrimp to a baking sheet and let cool.
• Cut the grilled shrimp into 1/4-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl. Seed and finely chop the jalapeno; add to the bowl. Finely shop the scallions and red onion and cut the kernels from the corn; add all three to the bowl. Stir in the cucumber, lime zest and juice, paprika, coriander and cumin. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
• Before serving, fold in the cilantro and avocado. Serve with tortilla chips.

TEX-MEX GRILLED SHRIMP AND SALSA

Steps:

• Combine shrimp, olive oil, paprika, chili powder, and cumin in a large bowl. Gently stir until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the salsa.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno for 4 minutes. Flip and grill until tomatoes and jalapenos are blistered, about 4 minutes more.
• Cut tops off the tomatoes and discard. Cut jalapeno in half, scrape the skin off, and discard seeds. Quarter the onion. Squeeze garlic cloves from their skins.
• Place the grilled vegetables in a blender. Add lime juice and salt; blend until smooth. Add cilantro and pulse until evenly blended.
• Transfer shrimp to the hot grill and cook for 2 minutes per side. Serve with the salsa.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH ROASTED CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes. Prepare barbecue (medium high heat). Grill corn until just tender and brown in spots, turning frequently, about 10 minutes. Cut corn from cob. Transfer corn kernels to medium bowl. Add tomato, black beans, onion, cilantro, lime juice, 1 jalapeno and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin and stir to blend. Combine wine, olive oil, remaining jalapeno and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin in a large bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. Thread shrimp on bamboo skewers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Spoon salsa on platter. Top with shrimp skewers.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH CORIANDER SAUCE AND BLACK BEAN CAKES

Steps:

• For the bean cakes: drain washed and soaked beans; place them in a large stockpot with cold water to cover.
• Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for an hour; skim occasionally and stir frequently.
• Heat oil in a medium skillet; sauge onions, peppers, jalapenos, and garlic for about five minutes.
• Add to beans along with next five ingredients, salt, pepper and Tabasco.
• Add more water as needed to keep beans from sticking to bottom of the pan.
• Continue cooking and stirring over low heat until things start to break down.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Whirl beans in food processor or blender, then spread in a 12 x 18 baking pan and bake for ten minutes.
• Let cool and form into small cakes of about 1/2 cup each.
• Dust with flour, shaking off excess.
• Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet; cook the cakes until crisp, about 3 minutes per side.
• Place in a warm oven until they're all cooked.
• Garnish with a spoonful of sour cream and a sprig of cilantro.
• To make the sauce: Simmer the first six ingredients in a saucepan until reduced by half.
• While still hot, whirl in a blender or food processor and blend briefly; add butter one piece at a time.
• Stir in cilantro and season to taste.
• Keep warm over hot water until ready to serve.
• For the shrimp: Mix the first six ingredients together; drizzle over shrimp.
• Broil or grill the shrimp about 3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque.
• Place shrimp on warmed serving plates, pour a little coriander sauce over the top and add a black bean cake topped with sour cream.

IRRESISTIBLE GRILLED SHRIMP WITH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, place salsa ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl. Chill until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Thread shrimp onto three metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with salsa.,

SHRIMP CAKES WITH A BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALSA

Steps:

• In a food processer, chop the cooked shrimp and add to a large bowl. In food processer, chop up the onion. Add to the shrimp. Add the following: 1 package of Simply Potatoes Mashed Potatoes, Mayonaise, 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 egg, 1 cup of Panko Bread Crumbs. Mix well. Take approximately a softball size amount and form into patties.
• Put Flour, remaining eggs, whisked and breadcrumbs in 3 separate plates. Take each shrimp cake, coat first in flour, then dip into eggs, and then into bread crumbs. Chill for at least ½ hour. Heat oil in large pan and fry each cake until golden brown.
• To make the salsa, combine corn, black beans, red pepper, cilantro, garlic, green onions, juice from 2 limes, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 can of diced tomatoes, 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Chill for at least 1 hour.
• When Shrimp cakes are done, garnish plate with Baby spinach and remaining lime, spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of salsa over the cakes and serve.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH BLACK BEAN CAKES AND CORIANDER SAUCE

Steps:

• Black Bean Cakes
• Place the black beans in cold water to cover. Soak overnight, or for at least 1 hour. Drain, rinse, place in a large pot, and cover with fresh cold water. Bring to a boil, skim the foam, then simmer over low heat for about 1 hour. Add more water, if necessary, to keep the beans covered.
• Meanwhile, heat the 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the onion, peppers, and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the vegetables, along with the honey, vinegar, chili powder, and cumin, to the beans and continue to simmer. When the beans are quite soft and are starting to break down, season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook until the beans are creamy.
• Remove the bean mixture from the heat and strain, reserving the liquid. Puree in a food processor, then transfer to a baking sheet. Spread the puree evenly and let it cool completely. Form the puree into little cakes shaped like hockey pucks (use about 1/2 cup per cake). The consistency is perfect if it is moist enough to gather into a ball, but not so wet that the mixture sticks to your hands.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F. To finish the cakes, lightly dust them with flour. Heat a medium skillet (lightly coated with oil) over medium-high heat. Sauté the cakes just long enough to get a nice crust on each side. When ready to serve, place them on baking sheets in the oven to warm through. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and a sprig of cilantro.
• Grilled Shrimp
• Soak the skewers in hot water.
• In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil and seasonings. Toss the shrimp with this marinade and refrigerate while you make the coriander sauce.
• Turn on the broiler or light the grill.
• Place 4 shrimp on each skewer.
• Meanwhile, heat the black bean cakes.
• Broil or grill the shrimp 2-3 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Remove from the skewers, arrange on four plates, and drizzle with the warm coriander sauce. Serve with a black bean cake.
• Coriander Sauce
• Place the shallot, orange zest and juice, wine, vinegar, and coriander in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until the liquid is reduced to 2 or 3 tablespoons. While it's still hot, whisk in softened butter by the spoonful until the sauce is emulsified (it will look thick and creamy). Stir in the chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and keep warm over low heat.