Rock Shrimp With Basil Oil And Warm Bean Salad Food

SKINNY CRISPY ROCK SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• If making tempura batter, whisk all ingredients together well.
• For tempura shrimp: In a bowl, place dethawed rock shrimp and toss with paprika, salt and pepper. Then place shrimp into tempura batter and toss. In another bowl, place panko bread crumbs. With tongs, take a few battered rock shrimp and place into the crumbs to coat. On a sheet pan sprayed well with cooking spray, arrange shrimp into one even layer.For pre-coated shrimp: In a bowl, spray frozen shrimp well with cooking spray. Toss coated rock shrimp with paprika, salt and pepper. On a sheet pan sprayed well with cooking spray, arrange shrimp into one even layer.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl mix together ingredients for the creamy spicy sauce, whisking in the sesame oil. Set aside.
• After 10 minutes in the oven, remove sheet pan and using tongs, flip over each shrimp. Bake for another 10 minutes.
• After another 10 minutes in the oven, remove shrimp from pan and gently place into the large bowl with the creamy sauce. Toss carefully to coat. Top with green onions and serve immediately!

SUNNY'S SHRIMP, CORN AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Skewer the shrimp onto metal skewers and place on a baking sheet.
• Whisk together 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, the juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon of the minced garlic, a big pinch of pink Himalayan salt and freshly ground pepper to taste in a large bowl. Pour the marinade over the shrimp and stir thoroughly to coat both sides of the shrimp. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• Grill the corn until slightly charred and grill marked, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Let cool, and then cut the kernels off the cob.
• Grill the shrimp until grill marked and pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Let cool, and then remove from the skewers and slice in half crosswise.
• Combine the corn kernels, beans, shrimp, cilantro and pink Himalayan salt to taste in a large bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the juice of 2 limes, the remaining 1 tablespoon minced garlic and freshly ground pepper to taste. Gently toss to combine. Let chill at least 30 minutes before serving.

ROCK SHRIMP WITH SPICY CREAMY SAUCE

Steps:

• Add enough oil in skillet to come 2 inches up the side of the pan. Heat oil to 375 degrees F.
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, heavy cream and Szechuan seasoning.
• Once oil is heated, in a large bowl combine tempura mix and ice water. Mixture will be thick and lumpy. Working in batches, dip rock shrimp in batter (shaking off any excess) and add to oil. Fry for 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove shrimp from oil and drain with a slotted spoon. Make sure oil temperature does not fall below 350 degrees F. Skim oil between batches.
• In a large bowl toss cooked shrimp in sauce until lightly coated. Serve warm on endive leaves. Top with french-fried onions.

ROASTED GARLIC AND WHITE BEAN PUREE WITH THAI BASIL SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In a casserole on medium heat, cook the bacon crisp then drain on paper towels. Leave bacon fat in casserole and add onions to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Season and add thyme, roasted garlic, and beans. Stir, then add stock and chopped bacon, and bring to a boil. Check for flavor. Place cover ajar and simmer for 45 minutes until beans are very soft. Using a hand blender, puree the soup until smooth. Check again for seasoning.
• In a large pasta bowl, ladle soup and place crouton in the center. Place a small mound of the salad on the crouton and garnish with basil chiffonade.
• Wine Recommendation: Grosset, Clare Valley Riesling, Polish Hill, Australia, 1998
• In a hot skillet coated with oil, saute the shrimp and season. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until done and set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together, juice, chiles, shallot, fish sauce, sugar, and oil. Toss with warm shrimp and basil. Check for flavor.

ROCK SHRIMP WITH BASIL OIL AND WARM BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• To make the bean salad, combine the beans and 4 cups water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute, remove from the heat and set aside for 1 hour. Drain the beans and return them to the pan. Stick the cloves into the onion and add it to the pan along with the garlic, bay leaf and 4 more cups water. Place the pan over high heat, bring to a boil, adjust the heat and simmer, covered, until the beans are tender but not mushy, about 40 minutes to 1 hour.
• Drain, discard the onion, garlic and bay leaf and transfer the beans to a large bowl. Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and shallots and pour over the hot beans. Toss to coat. Add the olives, bell pepper, parsley and thyme and toss to coat. Set aside and keep warm.
• To make the shrimp, in a large skillet, heat the basil oil over high heat until very hot. Add the shrimp, garlic and salt and pepper and cook, tossing, until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. (Do not overcook.)
• To serve, place a generous amount of warm bean salad in the middle of each of 4 plates. Surround the salad with shrimp. Garnish with basil and serve immediately.

BASIL SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the basil, oil, butter, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour 3 tablespoons into a small resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; let stand at room temperature for 15-20 minutes. Set remaining marinade aside. , Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto two metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH BASIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, tomatoes, avocados, shallot, and basil.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together zest of one lemon, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste; slowly pour in olive oil, while whisking until combined.
• Pour dressing over shrimp mixture and serve.