Shrimp With A Kick Food

BUTTERY KIMCHI SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse the kimchi until it resembles a paste. Season the shrimp with kosher salt.
• In a 12-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, ginger and red-pepper flakes, if using, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add half the shrimp to the pan in one layer and cook undisturbed until they just start turning pink about 1 minute. Flip and cook for about 1 minute more, then remove from the pan and set aside. They may not be fully cooked at this time, and that's O.K. Repeat with remaining shrimp and leave in the pan.
• Add the reserved shrimp back to the pan with any juices that have accumulated. Add the kimchi paste and stir together with the shrimp until everything is well coated and the shrimp is cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from the heat, squeeze with lime and scatter cilantro on top. Make sure to spoon the residual pan sauce on top and season with flaky salt if desired.

KICKIN' SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE FLATBREADS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Put the flatbreads on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Bake until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside on the baking sheet. Leave the oven on.
• Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
• To a mixing bowl, add the shrimp, olive oil, honey, adobo, salt, chili powder, garlic, some pepper and half of the lime juice. Toss to combine. Saute the shrimp in the hot skillet until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• Layer 3 ounces of the Monterey Jack on each flatbread, then divide the pineapple and shrimp between each. Top with a sprinkle of the remaining Monterey Jack. Bake until the cheese melts and begins to brown, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the sour cream, cumin, avocado and remaining lime juice to the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment or a blender. Process until smooth.
• Garnish the flatbreads with the feta, a generous drizzle of the avocado-cream mixture and the cilantro. Move the flatbreads to a cutting board, cut into wedges and enjoy.

SPICY BEER-STEAMED SHRIMP WITH KICKED UP COCKTAIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In the base pot of a steamer, combine the beer, crab boil, and garlic and bring to a simmer. Put the steamer basket in place.
• In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the Essence. Place the shrimp in the steamer basket, close the lid and steam until the shrimp are firm and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring the shrimp once to ensure even cooking.
• Remove the basket with the shrimp and let sit until cool enough to handle. Turn out into a large serving bowl or onto a thick layer of newspapers spread on a table. Serve with the cocktail sauce for dipping.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
• Mix all ingredients together and whisk well to combine.

SHRIMP STIR FRY WITH A KICK

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for sauce in a small bowl. Put aside and let set.
• Prepare Vegetables and place in large steaming ziplock bag.
• Add shrimp.
• Poor sauce over and close bag.
• Shake bag and place in microwave and cook on high for 10 minute.
• Remove from bag into large pan.
• Combine water and cornstarch until smooth.
• Stir into stir fry in pan. You may have to repeat this until you get it to the thickness of your liking.
• If you prefer to stir-fry using a pan:.
• Prepare sauce and vegetables as above.
• Place vegetables into pan and saute over medium heat for 5 minute
• Add sauce and shrimp and saute anther 5 minute.
• Then thicken with cornstarch and water.

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH A KICK - BAKED OR FRIED

Steps:

• Combine cornstarch, salt and cayenne in a shallow dish.
• Beat egg whites in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
• Place coconut in a zipper bag or on a plate.
• Make a slit down inner curve of shrimp and press lightly to flatten shrimp.
• Coat shrimp with cornstarch mixture.
• Holding each shrimp by the tail dip in egg mixture.
• Coat shrimp with coconut.
• To FRY: in hot oil (375°F) fry shrimp a few at a time for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side- or until golden brown- don't overcook! Drain on paper towels or a clean brown paper bag.
• To BAKE: in a 450°F oven bake shrimp on a lightly oiled baking sheet for 12-14 minutes or until brown turning once.

SHRIMP WITH A KICK

Steps:

• The best shrimp is fresh. You can tell it's fresh when the flesh is clear, not cloudy. Frozen shrimp works just as well, just allow plenty of time to thaw.
• Put shrimp on skewrs, presoaked in water for 20 minutes, if you are wanting to grill the shrimp. Arrange on flat, greased pan if you are wanting to bake the shrimp.
• In a bowl, mix diced cilantro, diced garlic, and olive oil. Let sit for 20 minutes.
• Brush the mixture onto the shrimp and bake at 325 until thoroughly cooked. You can tell when the shimp's flesh is white and the 'accents' are a nice pink. If grilling, watch the shimp a little closer and turn when half way done.