Haitian Shrimp Recipes

HAITIAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the butter and the olive oil over low heat. Add the garlic, celery, carrot, onion, tomatoes, cayenne, half of the parsley, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Cover the pan and raise the heat to medium low. Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Add the shrimp, cover the pan and cook for 3 minutes. Add the wine and the remaining parsley and stir until the liquid comes to a bare simmer. Remove from the heat and serve, accompanied by white or yellow rice.

CARIBBEAN BLAZE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel and devein the shrimp (use deveiner). Finely chop the onion. Core and slice green and red peppers into 1/4-inch strips. Peel and mince garlic cloves.
• Using a 12-inch, deep stir-fry pan, over low heat, melt butter and coconut butter. Add garlic, onions, oregano, salt, cumin powder, and hot red pepper sauce. Cook at low heat for approximately 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add shrimp and red and green peppers and stir-fry over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomato puree and Sherry. Cook at medium heat uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Tightly pack 1 cup of cooked white rice into a medium bowl and turn the bowl upside down over the center of a large round serving dish, releasing the rice in its bowl shape. Arrange shrimp around the rice. Peel and slice kiwi into half moon shapes and use as a garnish.
• Voila! Turn the music on and enjoy a relaxing Caribbean feast!

HAITIAN CREOLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Saute bell pepper, Scotch Bonnet pepper, onion, celery, and garlic in butter, for 3-5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, prepared mustard, sugar, Tabasco(if using), seasonings and bay leaf.
• Simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring often.
• Add shrimp and simmer 10 minutes longer.
• Remove bay leaf.
• Serve over rice and enjoy!

HAWAIIAN BEACH SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, or large zip-top bag, mix together the sugar, lemon pepper, parsley, garlic, oyster sauce, and mayonnaise. Add the shrimp, and toss well to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour to overnight.
• Preheat a grill for medium-high heat. Soak skewers in water.
• Thread shrimp onto skewers, and grill until they are pink and firm, 2 to 3 minutes per side.