5 Shrimp Recipes

5 Shrimp Recipes

Thai Peanut Pasta with Shrimp

Preparation

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves: 3 Serving Size: 1/3 of yield

Ingredients

  • 1 package House Foods Tofu Shirataki Noodles
  • 12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 Tbsp PB2®
  • 1 Tbsp peanut oil
  • 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp tahini
  • ½ tsp coarse kosher salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup sliced green pepper

Directions

  1. Prepare noodles according to package directions.
  2. In a bowl, mix PB2®, peanut oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, tahini, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne.
  3. Add noodles to spice mixture and mix until well-combined. Refrigerate for one hour.
  4. Place a skillet over medium high heat and saute celery and green pepper for 3 minutes.
  5. Add shrimp and saute for 4-6 minutes. Serve on top of noodles.

Spicy Moroccan Shrimp

Preparation

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves: 6 Serving Size: 4 oz

Ingredients

  • 2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 Tbsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium lime

Directions

  1. Take shrimp from the fridge and let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the paprika, cumin, coriander, cayennne, and ginger together.
  3. Place a skillet over high heat and add olive oil.
  4. Add garlic and saute 1 minute or until tender, then reduce heat to medium.
  5. Add shrimp and cook 2-4 minutes or until pink, tossing with spices and lime.

Notes If using frozen shrimp, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Shrimp cook fast so keep your eye on them.

Summer Ceviche

Preparation

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Serves: 4 Serving Size: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ lb scallops
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • ½ medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • ½ medium green pepper
  • ½ onion (sweet)
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • ¾ cup lime juice
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  3. Add shrimp and scallops and boil 2-3 minutes.
  4. Remove shrimp and scallops from pot and place in ice water for 3 minutes.
  5. Drain seafood and place in a separate bowl.
  6. Pour lime juice over the seafood and refrigerate for an hour.
  7. In a separate bowl, combine tomato, cucumber, green pepper, onion, and cilantro.
  8. Add the seafood, salt, pepper, and cumin to the vegetable mixture and stir well.
  9. Refrigerate mixture for 3 hours. Serve cold.

Notes

You may use bay or sea scallops. If you use large sea scallops, make sure to cut them in half. Add a jalapeno or cayenne pepper to the mixture to spice it up. For a special occasion, serve the ceviche in chilled martini glasses.

Fiery Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Preparation

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Serves: 6 Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps

Ingredients

  • 16 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cans fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup sliced red pepper
  • 1 cup cubed avocado
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 oz dry red wine
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp coarse kosher salt
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup sliced Jicama
  • 1 medium head iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 1 oz goat cheese, soft

Directions

  1. Heat large sauce pan or Dutch oven over medium high and add oil.
  2. Add the onions and red peppers, and saute 3-5 minutes or until soft.
  3. Add the garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, and chili powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add 3/4 cup of cilantro, wine, and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly reduced.
  5. Add the shrimp and lime juice and cook for 5 minutes or until shrimp are opaque. Remove from heat.
  6. In each lettuce leaf, place 3-4 Jicama slices and 1/3 cup of shrimp mixture.
  7. Top with 1/2 Tbsp of goat cheese and avocado. Sprinkle remaining cilantro on top, wrap and enjoy.

Notes

Add a chipotle hot sauce for extra heat!

Garlic Shrimp

Preparation Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves: 1 Serving Size: 1

Ingredients

  • 5 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 dash ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning

Directions 1. Devein and remove tails from shrimp. 2. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet for 30 seconds. 3. Add garlic, shrimp and seasonings to skillet. 4. Cook for 8 minutes or until shrimp is pink and cooked through.