Salt And Pepper Shrimp With Quinoa And Bok Choy Food

SHRIMP AND BOK CHOY STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Whisk the barbecue sauce, chili-garlic sauce and 1/3 cup water in a small bowl; set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and add to the skillet. Cook, undisturbed, until lightly browned and starting to curl at the edges, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until just opaque, 1 to 2 more minutes. Remove to a plate.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the bok choy, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add the barbecue sauce mixture and the shrimp. Toss until evenly coated and heated through, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Heat the rice as the label directs. Top with the stir-fry and serve with lime wedges.

JALAPEñO-LIME QUINOA AND BOK CHOY

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 each minced garlic clove and jalapeño; cook 1 minute. Add 1 1/4 cups water, 3/4 cup tricolor quinoa and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in 1 pound thinly sliced baby bok choy and the zest and juice of 1/2 lime.

SALT AND PEPPER SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large wok, heat the oil over medium-high to 370 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, season 2 cups of the flour with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Dredge the shrimp in the seasoned flour.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk the remaining 4 cups of flour with the egg yolks and soda water. Hold the shrimp by their tails dip them into the batter.
• Working in batches, fry the shrimp in the hot oil, turning them once, until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Remove the shrimp from the oil and drain them on paper towels. While they are still hot, sprinkle the shrimp generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer the shrimp to a serving tray.
• When the shrimp are cooked, carefully pour off all but 1/2 cup of the oil. Add the garlic, ginger, green onions and jalapeno and fry until crispy. Spoon the seasoning over the shrimp and serve immediately accompanied by lemon wedges.

WOK FLASHED SALT AND PEPPER SHRIMP WITH LEMON BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, saute white parts of the scallions and zest in oil. Add rice and ginger and saute for 3 minutes. Add zest, juice, salt, pepper, and chicken stock, cover and bring to boil. Turn down and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Pull off of heat and let stand for another 25 minutes with cover still on.
• Soak shrimp in salty cold water for 20 minutes and rinse thoroughly.
• In a large bowl, mix peppercorns, salt, and cornstarch. Dredge shrimp in mixture.
• In a very hot wok, add oil and fry the shrimp quickly. Add the green parts of the scallions. Cook until shrimp are pink, 3 to 5 minutes.

SALT AND PEPPER SHRIMP (MOM)

Steps:

• Soak shrimp in salty cold water for 20 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Deep-fry the shrimp at 375 degrees for only 20 seconds, then drain. While the shrimp are deep-frying, coat the wok with oil and saute the scallions, garlic and ginger. Add the fried shrimp then season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 20 seconds and serve immediately.

QUINOA AND BOK CHOY SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot combine garlic, ginger, quinoa, broth, soy sauce vinegar and oil. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and summer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender.
• Stir in mushrooms and simmer, uncovered until mushrooms are tender. Stir in bok choy and onions; simmer for 3-4 minutes or until bok choy is wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

GRILLED SHRIMP SATAY WITH PEACHES AND BOK CHOY

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk first 5 ingredients and 5 tablespoons nectar until smooth; season sauce with pepper.
• Arrange peaches, shrimp, and bok choy on grill. Brush with 4 tablespoons nectar; brush lightly with 1/4 cup sauce. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until peaches are slightly charred, shrimp are just opaque in center, and bok choy halves are just tender, about 2 minutes per side for peaches and 3 minutes per side for shrimp and bok choy.
• Mound shrimp, bok choy, and peaches on platter. Drizzle with some sauce. Serve with remaining sauce.

QUINOA FRIED RICE WITH BACON AND BOK CHOY

Steps:

• Cook quinoa in stock, per package directions. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook bacon for about 15 minutes or until desired crispness. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, then roughly chop.
• In a large wok or skillet over high heat, heat canola oil. Add onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sauté mixture until onions are slightly translucent; about 3 to 4 minutes. Add bok choy and cooked bacon and sauté until the leaves turn bright green; about 1 minute.
• Add cooked quinoa to skillet along with soy sauce, stirring to combine. Cook until quinoa is warmed through; about 2 to 3 minutes. Add raw egg and stir until cooked and evenly distributed throughout the quinoa; about 3 minutes. Add sliced scrambled egg and scallions and combine.
• Serve immediately and garnish with additional sliced scallions.