Quick Shrimp Relish Tray Food

THREE CHILE DUSTED SHRIMP WITH QUICK CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Combine 2 teaspoons sugar, chipotle and ancho powders and salt (to taste) in a shallow dish.
• Add shrimp to spice mixture; toss well to coat; set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and ginger to pan; saute 3 minutes.
• Add 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar and corn to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar; cook 30 seconds. Transfer corn mixture to a bowl; stir in salt and green onions.
• Wipe pan with a paper towel. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoon oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to pan; saute 3 minutes or until done, turning once. Serve shrimp over corn relish and top with avocado, if desired.

SHRIMP & TUNISIAN FRESH TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tbs. olive oil, 1/8 teaspoons salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
• In a large skillet, heat remaining 1 tbs. olive oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, scallions, garlic, cumin and remaining 1/8 teaspoons salt and saute for five minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes and saute for 3-5 minutes or until tomatoes are heated through. Transfer to a platter and cover to keep warm.
• Add marinated shrimp to skillet. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until pink.
• To serve, arrange shrimp on top on Tunisian Fresh Tomato Relish. If desired, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.

QUICK SHRIMP RELISH TRAY

Steps:

• Whisk together lemon juice, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and sugar. Stir in shrimp and caper berries. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, at least 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, stir together mayonnaise and garlic. Refrigerate until ready to use. Use a mandolin or a sharp knive to cut celery lengthwise into thin planks. Serve shrimp with garlic mayonnaise, shaved celery, crostini, and whole caper berries.