Shrimp In Hot Lime Leaf Broth Food

SHRIMP BROTH AND PASTA

Steps:

• For the shrimp stock: Peel and devein the shrimp, reserving the shells. Put the shrimp in a bowl over ice, cover and refrigerate.
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the celery, garlic and onion and cook until softened, about 7 minutes. Stir in the shrimp shells and cook until light pink, 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste. Add the white wine and bring to a simmer. Simmer until only a few tablespoons remain in the pan, about 3 minutes. Add the peppercorns, bay leaves, thyme, parsley and 3 cups cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and simmer over medium-low heat until reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt.
• Strain the stock, pressing on the solids to extract any liquid. You should have about 2 cups. Set aside.
• For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the paprika and garlic and cook, stirring, until the butter is fragrant and vibrant red, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp stock and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the cream and reduce to a simmer. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until firm and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the pasta and Parmesan and toss until well coated (see Cook's Note). Season with salt and sprinkle with parsley.

SPICY SHRIMP BOIL WITH LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• Bring 6 cups water with the onion, garlic, Old Bay, peppercorns, salt and cayenne to a boil in a large pot. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
• Meanwhile in a small pot, melt the butter. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon into the pot. Stir in shallot, if using, and season butter to taste with hot sauce and salt. Set aside for serving.
• Squeeze juice from the other half the lemon into the large pot, then toss in squeezed lemon half. Stir in 1 tablespoon hot sauce and shrimp. Bring just to a simmer (not a boil), then lower the heat so the mixture continues to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through.
• Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer shrimp to a large serving bowl or platter. Taste shrimp broth and add more salt and hot sauce if necessary.
• Strain shrimp broth into serving bowls. Divide melted butter into small bowls, one per guest.
• To serve, give each guest a bowl of spicy shrimp broth and a small bowl filled with seasoned butter for dipping. Guests should peel shrimp and dunk in broth, butter or both. Serve with bread on the side and plenty of napkins, and a bowl for the shrimp shells.

SHRIMP IN HOT LIME LEAF BROTH

Steps:

• Over medium heat, bring the broth and lemongrass to a boil in a medium pot; add the lime leaves and chiles, bring it back to a boil and let cook, gently, for 5 minutes; add the mushrooms, return to a vigorous boil and add the shrimp.
• Cook for 1 minute, or until the shrimp have turned pink.
• Remove from heat, stir in the lime juice and fish sauce; taste and adjust flavor with fish sauce or salt if needed.
• Serve in small bowls.

LIME AND COCONUT SHRIMP WITH RED CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• For curry sauce:
• Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, whisking to blend. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat. Cover and let sauce stand at room temperature 10 minutes for flavors to blend. Strain. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.)
• For lime leaf batter:
• Using on/off turns, mix flour and next 5 ingredients in processor until blended. Transfer flour mixture to medium metal bowl. Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup ginger ale. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Add more ginger ale by tablespoonfuls if batter thickens.)
• For shrimp:
• Add enough oil to heavy large saucepan to measure 1 1/2 inches deep. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan (do not allow tip to touch bottom of pan). Heat oil to 370°F to 380°F. Place cornstarch in shallow bowl. Place coconut in medium bowl. Lightly dredge shrimp in cornstarch, shaking off excess. Working in batches, dip shrimp in batter to coat lightly, allowing excess batter to drip off. Dredge shrimp in coconut. Fry shrimp until cooked through and coconut is golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Divide warm sauce among 6 plates. Stand 3 shrimp back-to-back on each plate. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime leaves and serve.

SHRIMP BROTH

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Let simmer about 20 minutes. Strain, discarding the solids.

DAVID TANIS'S SHRIMP BROTH

Steps:

• Pour olive oil into a small pot over medium-high heat. Add shrimp shells, thyme sprigs, garlic, bay leaf and dried shrimp if using. Let sizzle for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, taking care not to let mixture brown.
• Add 7 cups water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-meshed sieve. May be prepared several hours ahead.