Shrimp Slaw Recipes

FRIED SHRIMP WITH TARTAR SLAW

Steps:

• Make the slaw: Mix the mayonnaise, relish and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the coleslaw mix and scallions; season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Fill a large bowl halfway with ice water and 1 tablespoon salt. Butterfly the shrimp: Make a deep cut down the back of each shrimp so it can be splayed open. Soak in the ice water, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the saltines in a large resealable plastic bag and finely crush with a rolling pin; transfer to a bowl. Mix the flour and Old Bay Seasoning in another bowl. Lightly beat the eggs in a third bowl. Dredge the shrimp in the seasoned flour, dip in the eggs and press into the crushed crackers, splaying each one open to coat inside the incision. Transfer to a plate, cover and refrigerate until ready to fry.
• Heat 3/4 inch vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Fry the shrimp in batches, turning once, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt. Serve with lemon wedges and the slaw.

SHRIMP COLE SLAW

Steps:

• Clean cooked shrimp and break in half if large. Chop bell peppers and green onions. In large bowl combine slaw, shrimp, peppers and onions.
• In separate bowl make dressing, stirring until well blended. Pour over salad and toss until all of salad is coated. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

SMOKY SHRIMP SLAW

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Arrange the bacon strips on top of a grill rack on a baking sheet. Bake until crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and reserve.
• In a large bowl, add the cabbages, celery, green onion and parsley. Toss together and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, add the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, the smoked paprika and the shrimp.
• In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the shrimp. Saute, tossing frequently, until the shrimp are cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• In a blender, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, olive oil, cider vinegar, mustard, cayenne, salt, pepper and garlic and blend together until smooth. Add the mixture to the bowl with the cabbage. Stir in the crumbled bacon and the shrimp and serve.

SHRIMP TACOS

Steps:

• For the slaw: Combine the sliced jalapeno and shredded green and purple cabbage in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the milk, mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, cayenne and salt. Pour the milk mixture over the cabbage and jalapeno and toss to combine. (Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours if you have the time.) Before serving, toss in the cilantro.
• For the shrimp: Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Throw in the shrimp and cook, tossing it around, until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the tomato or enchilada sauce, stirring to combine. Stir in the cumin and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Add the butter, then remove from the heat.
• Serve the warm tortillas with the shrimp, slaw, pico de gallo, avocado slices, sour cream and pepper jack cheese, then let everyone build their own tacos. Be sure to squeeze the lime wedges over the top at the end!

THAI SAUTE SHRIMP WITH ASIAN SLAW

Steps:

• For the Thai saute shrimp: Mix the shrimp, Thai chili garlic sauce, mai poi, basil, garlic, onion, paprika, parsley and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let the shrimp marinate in the sauce, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile for the Asian slaw: Whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, ginger, canola oil and sesame oil in a bowl. Mix the mayonnaise mixture with the jicama, red pepper, yellow pepper, radish, cilantro and green onions. Chill the slaw in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
• Heat the canola oil in a saute pan. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Cook the shrimp until golden brown on both sides. Add the leftover marinade to the pan and stir until it thickens to a sauce consistency.
• Place the rice in the center of a plate. Place the shrimp around the rice and drizzle the sauce over the shrimp. Place the Asian slaw on top of the rice. Garnish with Thai basil, cilantro and green onion.