Summertime Shrimp Rounds Food

SHRIMP SUMMER ROLLS WITH NUOC CHAM

Shrimp Summer Rolls with Nuoc Cham image

Traditional nuoc cham, a Vietnamese dipping sauce, is much sweeter than the version here, which amps up the lime juice for a tangy twist. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add an extra tablespoon of sugar.

Provided by Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 8 summer rolls

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

One 8.8-ounce package rice vermicelli (see Cook's Note)
12 large peeled and deveined shrimp (about 8 ounces)
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons fish sauce (see Cook's Note)
1 large clove garlic, finely grated
1 red Thai bird chile or 1/4 red jalapeno, finely chopped
Eight 8 1/2-inch round rice paper wrappers
2 scallions, cut into 1 1/2-inch matchsticks
1 medium carrot, cut into 1 1/2-inch matchsticks
1/3 English cucumber, cut into 1 1/2-inch matchsticks
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup Thai basil leaves or sweet basil leaves
1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

Prepare the rice vermicelli according to the package directions. Drain well and set aside.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and cold water. Boil the shrimp until bright pink, opaque and just cooked, about 1 1/2 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice bath. Once cool, slice each shrimp in half lengthwise, pat dry and refrigerate until ready to use.
Make the nuoc cham by whisking together the lime juice, 1/4 cup water, sugar, fish sauce, garlic and chile in a medium bowl. Set aside.
To assemble the summer rolls, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Fill a large skillet with cold water.
Working one a time, soak a rice paper wrapper in the skillet until just pliable, 5 to 7 seconds. Transfer the wrapper to a clean cutting board. Line up 3 shrimp halves, pink-side down, in the bottom third of the wrapper. Layer with some scallions, carrots, cucumbers, mint, cilantro and basil. Top with a scant 1/4 cup vermicelli and sprinkle with about 1 teaspoon of the peanuts. Fold in the sides of the wrapper, then roll it up like a burrito. Place it on the prepared baking sheet seam-side down. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling ingredients, making sure the rolls are not touching on the baking sheet.
Cover the finished summer rolls with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Store any remaining vermicelli in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Serve the summer rolls with the nuoc cham on the side for dipping.

SHRIMP & CUCUMBER ROUNDS

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I always make these appetizers for our get-togethers. They're easy to prepare and a snappy addition to any party. -Kelly Alaniz, Eureka, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dill pickle relish
Dash cayenne pepper
1 medium English cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Spoon onto cucumber slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SUMMER SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH TOMATOES AND CORN

Summer Shrimp Scampi With Tomatoes and Corn image

Shrimp get along well with garlic, butter and lemon, and so do tomatoes and corn. Combine them, and you get a summery shrimp scampi that comes together in one skillet. A searing hot pan helps the tomatoes blister and the corn caramelize before they are coated in a garlic-lemon butter sauce. This is a meal in and of itself, but if you want to serve it with pasta or bread, they'd be welcome additions.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories dinner, lunch, quick, weekday, seafood, vegetables, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (from 4 ears)
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon), plus wedges for serving (optional)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 5 pieces
3 tablespoons chopped parsley or chives, or torn basil leaves

Steps:

Pat the shrimp very dry and season with salt and pepper. In a large (12-inch) skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and lightly golden in spots, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp to a plate.
Add the tomatoes to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring just once or twice, until they start to blister in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the corn, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring just once or twice, until the tomatoes burst and the corn is golden in spots, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until you smell garlic, about 1 minute.
Reduce heat to medium, and add the wine and lemon juice, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until nearly evaporated, then add the butter and stir until melted. Add the shrimp and its juices and stir until warmed through. (If the sauce breaks and looks greasy, add 1 or 2 teaspoons of water and stir until emulsified.)
Remove from heat, add the herbs, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve with extra lemon for squeezing over, if you like.