SPICY SHRIMP & TOMATO CREAM PASTA
Ingredients
- Yield: 4 Servings
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1.5 lbs Shrimp P&D
- 1 ea Small Red Onion, diced
- 1 ea Small Bell Pepper, diced
- 3 ea Garlic, minced
- 24 oz Spaghetti Sauce
- Heavy Cream
- Italian Spices
- Pasta, cooked al dente
- Parmesan Cheese
- Parsley, minced
Directions
- Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a large sauté pan.
- Add red pepper flakes and shrimp and cook about 1 minute per side or until completely pink.
- Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to pan and cook onion and bell pepper over medium-high heat for approximately 3 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add spaghetti sauce, heavy cream and Italian spice to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return shrimp to the pan along with the cooked pasta and stir well to incorporate.
- Garnish individual portions with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
Pairing Suggestions
Balance out the bold heartiness of this meal with some freshly steamed vegetables or a light salad with a full-bodied red wine.
MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS & SHRIMP SALAD
Ingredients
- Yield: 10 Servings
- 1 lb. Cooked white shrimp, thawed and drained
- 1 ½ lbs. Couscous, cooked according to package instructions
- ½ lb. Sun-dried tomatoes in oil, halved
- 4 oz. Black olives, roughly chopped
- 1 cup Red onion, 1/2″ diced
- 2 cups Baby spinach, rough chopped
- 2 cups Roasted cauliflower
- 10 oz. Feta cheese, crumbles
- 2 tbsp. Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp. Oregano
- 4 ea. Zest of lemons
- 1 pint Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp. Za’atar seasoning
- 1 tbsp. Cumin
Directions
- Cook the couscous per package instructions.
- For roasted cauliflower: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut cauliflower into individual florets.
- Toss with 2 tsp. cumin, 2 tbsp. olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
- Roast in the oven for approximately 10–12 minutes until browned and cooked, but not mushy.
- Heat a large sauté pan on a medium-high setting.
- Add olive oil and onion to the pan and cook just until they are lightly browned.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for one additional minute.
- Next, add the cherry tomatoes, shrimp, black olives, sun fried tomatoes, spinach and lemon zest.
- Cook for 1–2 additional minutes to bring the flavors together.
- Remove the pan from heat.
- Blend hot couscous into the mixture with roasted cauliflower and season with basil, za’atar, cumin and half of the oregano.
- Add half of the feta cheese and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with remaining feta cheese and oregano upon plating.
BLACKENED SHRIMP PO’ BOY W/ FRIED JALAPEÑOS & REMOULADE
Ingredients
- Yield: 6 Servings
- 6 ea Large Hoagie Rolls
- 2 lbs Large Shrimp, P&D
- 3 tbsp Blackening Spice
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 3 cups Shredded Romaine
- 3 ea Tomatoes, sliced thin
- 1 cup Red Onion, sliced thin
- 2 cups Fried Jalapeños
- 1 ½ cups Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Chili Powder
- 3 tbsp Ground Mustard
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
Directions
- Preheat your grill to high heat. Toss the shrimp with the blackening spice, olive oil and lemon juice.
- Make the remoulade by combining the mayonnaise, chili powder, ground mustard and lemon juice.
- Once preheated, grill shrimp for approximately 2 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Assemble sandwiches starting with shredded romaine, tomatoes and then red onion.
- Top with shrimp, fried jalapeños and approximately ¼ cup of remoulade per sandwich.
Pairing Suggestions
Pair this with a side like sweet potato fries to balance the flavors, and serve the remoulade as a dipping sauce.
GRILLED GARLIC SHRIMP HOBO PACKS
Ingredients
- Yield: 6 Servings
- 2 lbs Large Shrimp, P&D
- 3 ea Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 lbs Andouille Sausage
- 3 ea Ears of Corn, cut into 4
- 3 ea Zucchini, cut 1″ pieces
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 ea Lemon, sliced
- 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 3 tbsp Parsley, minced
Directions
- Preheat grill over high heat.
- Cut 6 sheets of foil approximately 12” long.
- Divide shrimp, garlic, sausage, corn and zucchini evenly over the foil sheets.
- Drizzle with olive oil and old bay seasoning.
- Toss ingredients well.
- Add a lemon slice and 1 tbsp. of butter to each pack.
- Fold the foil packets crosswise over the shrimp mixture to completely cover the food.
- Roll the top and bottom edges to seal them closed.
- Place foil packets on the grill and cook until just cooked through, approximately 15 minutes for large shrimp.
- Carefully open the packets, top with parsley and serve immediately.
Pairing Suggestions
Make this eclectic meal even more irresistible with a hard cider or fruity IPA.
MOJITO INSPIRED CUBAN STYLE SHRIMP CEVICHE
Ingredients
- Yield: Servings
- 1.5 lbs Shrimp, p&d and diced into small 1/4″ cubes
- 1 cup Lime Juice
- 2 tbsp Club Soda
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp White Rum
- 2 ea Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 cup Red Onion, minced
- 1 ea Jalapeno, seeds removed and minced
- 1 ½ cups Roma Tomatoes, seeded and diced
- ½ cup Mint. chopped
- ¼ cup Chives, minced
Directions
- Place fish in a non-reactive bowl.
- Add lime juice, club soda, sugar, salt, pepper and rum.
- Toss to coat evenly.
- Store under refrigeration for approximately 45 minutes to allow the citrus to begin cooking the fish.
- Stir every 15 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients to order.
- Serve in individual cups and garnish appropriately.
- Garnish with additional mint, lime zest, lime wedges and tortilla or plantain chips.
Pairing Suggestions
Add a bit of crispness to this dish with some tortilla chips and a fresh, house-made salsa for a little added spice
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