Shrimp Pu Pu Recipes

FANTAIL SHRIMP

Steps:

• The shrimp should be headless with the shells on, but make sure they are not deveined with the backs cut open. In order to butterfly the shrimp, the back of the shrimp should be intact. It will hold both sides of the butterflied shrimp together. You'll also keep the shrimp tails in place for the final dish.
• Peel the shrimp, only leaving the small segment of shell that connects to the tail. If you like, you can scrape the tails to remove the liquid inside the tails, since we are deep-frying the shrimp.
• Place the shrimp on its side with its underbelly facing you. Holding the shrimp with one hand, use the tip of your knife to split the tail shell.
• Next, use a steady, yet light pressure to push the knife into the shrimp, splitting it evenly down the middle until it just reaches the outer membrane. Be sure to remove any sand tracts and give the shrimp a quick rinse if needed.
• Pat the shrimp dry on both sides and use ¼ teaspoon of salt to lightly salt them (or salt to taste).
• Mix 3/4 cup all purpose flour and the rest of the dry ingredients together in a bowl. Add ice water and vegetable oil. Mix until a batter is formed, and set aside for 5 minutes.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, add 1 teaspoon oil and add the ketchup. Fry for 30 seconds on low heat until it just begins to caramelize, and stir in white vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and the cornstarch mixture.
• Continue to stir the sauce until it is simmering. Once it is thick enough to coat a spoon, remove to a serving bowl and set aside.
• Heat 3-4 cups of oil in a small pot to 325 degrees F (the oil level should be about halfway up the pot).
• Place ¼ cup of all-purpose flour on a small plate, and lightly dredge the shrimp, shaking off any excess. Dip the shrimp into the batter, and let any excess batter drip off. You can use your own discretion here on how much batter to use. Some like a light batter and some like it heavier.
• Carefully place the shrimp into the hot oil. Let the shrimp fry on one side and after 1 minute, turn the shrimp over. Once the shrimp is golden brown on all sides, transfer to a plate lined with paper towel to drain. Serve!

SHEET PAN SHRIMP PUTTANESCA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the onion, bread cubes, tomatoes and olives on a rimmed baking sheet Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss everything together. Disperse evenly on the baking sheet and bake until the bread just starts to crisp, 12 to 15 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Arrange on the baking sheet among the bread mixture. Bake until the shrimp are opaque and just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, vinegar and anchovy in a small bowl. Stir in the capers and set aside.
• Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Add the parsley leaves and dressing and toss to evenly coat. Transfer to a platter and garnish with the chopped parsley. Add Parmesan shavings. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP PO'BOY

Steps:

• Make the shrimp: Whisk the flour, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Stir together the milk and hot sauce in a large bowl; add the shrimp. Working in batches, remove the shrimp from the milk mixture, letting the excess drip off, and add to the bowl with the flour mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate 15 minutes to let the coating set.
• Meanwhile, make the rémoulade: Combine the mayonnaise, pickles, shallot and hot sauce in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Fry the shrimp: Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360˚ F. Working in batches, fry the shrimp until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to the prepared baking sheet with a slotted spoon; season with salt. Adjust the heat as needed between batches.
• Meanwhile, put the rolls on a baking sheet and bake until toasted, about 5 minutes. Spread the rémoulade on the cut sides and fill with lettuce, the shrimp and tomatoes. Serve with more hot sauce.

SHRIMP PO' BOYS

Steps:

• Combine butter and garlic, spread on rolls and toast in the oven until brown. Heat oil in a 2 quart saucepan until 360 degrees. Mix creole seasoning and flour. Dredge shrimp in flour then egg; roll in panko. Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown. Spread remoulade sauce on all 4 rolls. Top with shrimp, followed by shredded lettuce.
• Remoulade sauce: Mix mayo, horseradish, pickle relish, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, and ponzu in a bowl.

PUPU PLATTER

Steps:

• Assemble shrimp toasts:
• Pulse shrimp, ginger, oil, Sherry, soy sauce, and egg white in a food processor to a coarse purée. Stir together with cilantro, scallions, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spread on bread (a scant tablespoon each).
• Make bacon-wrapped pineapple:
• Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.
• Wrap 1 piece of bacon around each pineapple chunk, then wrap scallion around outside, securing with a wooden pick. Arrange in a parchment-paper-lined 4-sided sheet pan. Bake, turning once, until bacon is crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile make beef teriyaki:
• Stir together soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
• Thinly slice zucchini lengthwise with slicer. Put each slice of steak on a slice of zucchini, then thread lengthwise onto a skewer. Brush with soy mixture. Arrange skewers, meat side up, on an oiled broiler pan.
• When pineapple has finished cooking, preheat broiler. Broil skewers 5 to 7 inches from heat until browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, fry shrimp toasts:
• Heat 2 inches vegetable oil to 360° in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Fry 8 bread rounds, shrimp sides down, until browned, about 1 minute. Turn and fry until golden, about 30 seconds. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Fry remaining rounds.
• To serve:
• Arrange skewers, bacon-wrapped pineapple, and shrimp toasts on a platter.

PUPU PLATTER

Steps:

• Assemble baby pork ribs and shrimp toast on platter. Martha also likes to add chicken drumettes, dumplings, roast duck, fresh mango, pineapple, toasted coconut, scallion brushes, cucumber, duck sauce, and pancakes (for duck).