South Of The Border Shrimp Recipes

OVER-THE-BORDER SHRIMP ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the shrimp, green chiles, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in cream cheese until melted., Place 1/3 cup shrimp mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour salsa over the top; sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SHRIMP

Steps:

• Dry cleaned shrimp with paper towels.
• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Cook garlic in melted butter for 30 seconds.
• Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the tequila, lime juice, salt and red pepper flakes.
• Cook 2 minutes more or until most of the liquid is gone and shrimp looks pink and glazed.
• Add cilantro, stirring over heat for a few more seconds.
• Serve over hot rice.

SOUTH O' THE BORDER PRAWN MASALA

Steps:

• Remove the prawn heads. In a medium saucepot, bring the prawn heads, shells and 5 cups of water to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onions, garlic, ginger, and jalapeno, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• While the vegetables cook, break the arbol chiles and ancho chile into pieces (remove the seeds, if you prefer less heat and spice), then grind in a spice grinder to a fine powder. Set aside.
• Crush the tomatoes with your hands.
• Add the turmeric, garam masala, and 2 teaspoons of the ground chile powder to the skillet. Reserve the remaining chile powder for another use. Saute the mixture for 30 seconds, then add the crushed tomatoes and 1/4 cup of the reserved tomato juice. Cook the mixture, stirring, until thickened and most of liquid is cooked out.
• Strain the prawn shells from the water and discard the shells. The water is now a prawn stock. Add 2 cups of the prawn stock to the tomato mixture and bring the mixture to a simmer. The remaining prawn stock can be cooled and frozen for future use. Simmer the tomato mixture, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
• Add the prawns to the skillet and cook, stirring gently, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, then add the heavy cream and fresh dill. Let the mixture simmer, for 2 minutes more, stirring gently. Season with salt, and pepper, to taste. Serve the masala with warm naan.

ED'S SOUTH OF THE BORDER MARINATED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to boil and add the shrimp.
• Bring to a boil again and cook for 3 minutes.
• Drain the shrimp and rinse to stop the cooking.
• Peel as soon as the shrimp are cool enough to handle.
• Mince the onion, garlic, and jalapenos, chop the cilantro and add to the olive oil in a large bowl.
• Squeeze the limes and add to the bowl along with the shrimp and sugar, salt and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate for a few hours.
• Serve with toothpicks and plenty of napkins.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil (salted if preferred). Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl of ice water. Drain and place shrimp in a large bowl.
• In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the next 9 ingredients. Pour some of the marinade over shrimp, gently tossing to coat.
• In a large shallow dish, layer shrimp, lemon slices and onion. Pour remaining marinade over shrimp. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours.

ACROSS THE BORDER TEQUILA SHRIMP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook and stir for about 30 seconds. Add shrimp; cook until they start to turn pink, about 3 minutes. Pour in the tequila and lime juice and season with salt and chili powder. Simmer until the liquid has evaporated, about 3 more minutes. Pour shrimps on a plate and garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.