Spicy Ecuadorean Shrimp Recipes

SPICY ECUADOREAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients except the shrimp in a blender and process until smooth. Place the shrimp in a large plastic bag or in a nonreactive bowl and pour the marinade over them, turning or stirring to coat. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for at least 2 hours and up to 12.
• When ready to cook, preheat the broiler or prepare a charcoal grill. Thread the shrimp on metal skewers and broil or grill, turning and basting with some of the leftover marinade, until nicely browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately.

4 MINUTE SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, garlic, red pepper flakes and shrimp. Season with grill seasoning or salt and pepper and cook shrimp 3 minutes or until just pink. Toss with lemon zest, juice and chopped parsley. Remove shrimp to a serving platter leaving the garlic cloves in the pan.

SPICY CALABRIAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the Parmesan, olive oil, chile paste, lemon zest, oregano and salt. Add the shrimp and toss gently to coat.
• Spread the shrimp evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the shrimp are pink and opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes. Squeeze the lemon half over the shrimp while still hot. Serve warm.

ECUADOREAN SHRIMP CEVICHE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees and line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Place the tomato, jalapenos, bell pepper and onion, cut sides down, on the pan and roast until charred, about 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and immediately turn off the heat. Allow the shrimp to sit in the water 1 1/2 minutes. Immediately drain the shrimp and submerge in a large bowl of very cold water. When cool, drain and transfer shrimp to another large bowl and set aside.
• Slip the skins off the tomato and peppers and place the tomato, peppers and onion in a blender with the lime juice, orange juice, tomato juice, sugar and salt. Blend until smooth. Taste and season with Tabasco and salt to taste. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and toss. Chill until ready to serve. Serve in small bowls garnished with chives, scallions, cilantro, popcorn and corn nuts.