Island Shrimp Food

SPICY ISLAND SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Reduce heat; add shrimp. Cook for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. , Stir in the tomato sauce, green onions, parsley and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. If desired, serve with rice and additional green onions.

ISLAND SHRIMP WRAP

Steps:

• For the island salsa: Combine mango, pineapple, strawberries, onion, jalapeno and lime juice in a bowl. Set aside.
• For the shrimp: Prepare shrimp seasoning by combining salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl.
• Prepare shrimp by sprinkling them on both sides with shrimp seasoning. Heat vegetable oil in large saute pan on medium to medium-high heat. Once oil is hot and sizzling, place shrimp in pan and cook until translucent on one side, approximately 1 1/2 minutes. Flip, then cook on other side until sides are curled up and translucent, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan, cut into chunks and set aside.
• Place a whole-wheat tortilla shell on a flat surface, then place a small amount of each ingredient on top: spring lettuce mix, diced tomatoes, cooked shrimp chunks and island salsa. Spread along the bottom of the tortilla shell, making sure not to overfill. Take sides of tortilla shell and fold in towards center so the filling can still be seen. Bring up the bottom flap and continue to roll upward while tucking sides as rolled to the top, making sure to roll tightly to keep wrap together. Cut in a diagonal. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

ROASTED SHRIMP WITH THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the shrimp on a sheet pan and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Pour the olive oil and juice over the shrimp, and roast in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes.
• For the dressing, place the mayonnaise, ketchup, capers, gherkins, sweet pickles, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl, and stir until blended. Serve with the roasted shrimp.

JAMAICAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add shrimp; boil for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse with cold water; transfer to a large resealable plastic bag., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lime juice, jalapeno, honey and jerk seasoning. Pour 3/4 cup marinade over shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Refrigerate remaining marinade., Just before serving, drain and discard marinade from shrimp. On a large serving platter, layer with shrimp, mango, onion and lime. Drizzle with remaining marinade.

ISLAND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Clean shrimp, reserving shells.
• Toss shrimp with the lime, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a saucepan.
• Add the shells. Saute 3 minutes.
• Add water and wine. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce to 1 cup. Strain.
• Boil cassava 20 minutes. Drain.
• Puree with coconut milk. Season.
• Heat oil in a skillet.
• Add garlic, onion and pepper. Saute 5 minutes.
• Add shrimp. Saute 1 minute.
• Add broth. Saute 1 minute.
• Stir in cassava puree. Heat through.

ISLAND COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pan on medium low (if oil is too hot the breading will fall off).
• Butterfly the shrimp; leave tail on.
• Spread flour on a plate.
• Mix eggs into a small bowl.
• Mix bag of panko and 1 cup of coconut into medium bowl
• Sprinkle a little garlic salt each shrimp.
• Cover the shimp with flour on plate.
• Dip flour covered shrimp into egg untill wet.
• Place shrimp into panko/coconut bowl and squeeze the batter on.
• Cook in oil until golden brown.

SULLIVAN'S ISLAND SHRIMP BOG

Steps:

• Rinse the rice well in cold running water and drain thoroughly.
• In a heavy bottomed pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel lined plate. Drain the fat into a bowl, then return 3 tbsp of the fat to the pot. (The rest can be discarded, or used to fry potatoes.) Add the onions and saute until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add the rice, salt, nutmeg, black pepper, and cayenne, and stir for 1-2 minutes, until the rice is opaque.
• Add the broth, tomatoes (with juices), lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook 20 minutes without removing the lid. Crumble bacon and stir into rice, along with shrimp. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are cooked through, 10 minutes. If the rice appears to be getting dry, add more broth. Fluff with a fork; taste and adjust seasonings. Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with parsley and arrange lemon wedges around the edge.

ISLAND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
• In a small bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients well.
• Add the dressing to the salad and toss to evenly coat salad.

SPICY ISLAND SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the green pepper and onion in butter until tender.
• Reduce heat; add shrimp.
• Cook for 5 minutes.
• Stir in tomato sauce, green onions, parsley and seasonings.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened.

SEA ISLAND CHARBROILED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Prepare charcoal grill.
• Peel and devein shrimp, rinse and pat dry.
• Thread 5 shrimp onto each of 3 skewers, first pushing sharp end of skewer through large end of shrimp, then through tail.
• Set aside.
• Place bread crumbs on flat plate.
• Combine vegetable oil and melted butter in flat bowl.
• Put one skewer on bread crumbs, pressing lightly, then turn over and press crumbs on other side.
• Dip each side into oil and butter mixture, then place on plate and sprinkle each side with lemon pepper and seasoned salt.
• Repeat with remaining skewers.
• Rub grill rack with oil-soaked paper towel to prevent sticking.
• Grill shrimp about 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until done, basting with remaining butter mixture.
• Serve with lemon wedges.
• Makes 3 skewers, each 220 calories (73.6 percent calories from fat), 18 g fat, 60 mg cholesterol, 550 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrates, 0 g dietary fiber, 6 g protein.
• Source: Sea Island/Express-News files.