Gulf Shrimp In Exotic Spice Recipes

SIZZLED FIVE-SPICE SHRIMP WITH RED PEPPER

Steps:

• Spread shrimp out in one layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle lightly on both sides with salt, sugar, then five-spice powder.
• Transfer shrimp to a large bowl and drizzle with soy sauce and rice wine. Sprinkle with cornstarch and gently toss shrimp with hands or spoons until well coated. Leave to marinate for 15 minutes (or cover and keep refrigerated up to 2 hours).
• Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add bok choy or mustard greens and simmer until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and arrange on a large serving platter. Keep warm.
• Set a wok or large cast-iron pan over high heat and add vegetable oil. When oil is hot, add the shrimp in a single layer. (Work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding.) Let shrimp brown nicely on one side, about 1 minute, then turn with tongs and finish cooking the second side. Transfer cooked shrimp to the platter of blanched bok choy, placing on top of greens.
• Add chile strips to oil in wok, sprinkle lightly with salt and cook about 1 minute, until softened, then add ginger, garlic, cayenne and sesame oil. Let mixture sizzle briefly, just until fragrant, then carefully spoon it over shrimp.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds; garnish with slivered scallions, cilantro and lime wedges and serve.

GULF SHRIMP IN EXOTIC SPICE

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring 1 gallon of water to a boil over high heat. In a large skillet, melt 8 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until the butter starts to separate. Add the Vadouvan Exotique and brown the butter over low heat until it begins to smell nutty, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool until lukewarm, then mix in the remaining butter until incorporated. Stir in the grapefruit juice and season with sea salt.
• Season the boiling water with the kosher salt and vinegar. Add the shrimp, cover with a lid and turn off the heat. Poach for 4 minutes, then drain. When cool enough to handle, peel the shrimp, leaving the heads on, and devein.
• Toss the shrimp in the spiced butter. Serve with the remaining sauce and, if you choose, grapefruit segments.

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• In a small bowl, crush the garlic with the salt. Mix in cayenne pepper and paprika, and then stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with garlic paste until evenly coated.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.

GRANDMA CASSIE'S SHRIMP ÉTOUFéE

Steps:

• In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat until foaming. Add the flour, reduce heat to medium-low, and whisk into a smooth paste until a blonde roux forms: approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the onion, celery, pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring until vegetables have softened, approximately 6 minutes. Add the Cajun spice, bay leaf, and thyme and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the shrimp stock in thirds, and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add the shrimp and cook for approximately 3 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
• Season to taste with salt and serve with rice.

GULF SPICES (IBZAR)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and store in a tightly covered container.