Jumbo Shrimp With Fregola Recipes

SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO

Steps:

• Toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with 1 teaspoon of salt and red pepper flakes. Heat the 3 tablespoons oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and saute for about a minute, toss, and continue cooking until just cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a large plate; set aside. Add the onion to the same skillet, adding 1 to 2 teaspoons of olive oil to the pan, if necessary, and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices, wine, garlic, and oregano. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Return the shrimp and any accumulated juices to the tomato mixture; toss to coat, and cook for about a minute so the flavors meld together. Stir in the parsley and basil. Season with more salt, to taste, and serve.

JUMBO SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring two cups of water to a boil. Cook asparagus in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of liquid.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the shrimp pieces until the color changes, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in asparagus with reserved liquid , and season with ginger, soy sauce, sugar, sherry and salt to taste. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes.

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 2 tablespoons for basting. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Drain and discard marinade. Alternately thread shrimp and tomatoes onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack., Grill kabobs, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Serve with rice if desired.

JUMBO SHRIMP PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
• Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact.
• Mix together olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Add shrimp and toss lightly to coat.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes to an hour.
• In shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
• Place each shrimp in bread crumb mixture and turn them to lightly coat both sides.
• Arrange shrimp so that they aren't touching each other in a ungreased 9 x 13 pan.
• Drizzle with melted butter.
• Place pan on the center rack of oven and bake for 10 minutes or until done.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH LEMON AND OREGANO

Steps:

• Snip through shells of shrimp along middle of back using kitchen shears, exposing vein and leaving tail and adjoining segment of shell intact. Devein shrimp, leaving shells in place.
• Mince and mash garlic to a paste with salt using a large heavy knife or a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a blender along with lemon juice and pepper and blend until smooth. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until emulsified. Transfer dressing to a bowl and stir in chopped oregano.
• Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas).
• Toss shrimp with 1/4 cup dressing in a large bowl and marinate no more than 15 minutes. (Texture of shrimp will change if marinated too long.)
• Lightly brush lemon wedges with some of remaining dressing and grill, turning over once, until grill marks appear, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large platter.
• Grill shrimp on lightly oiled grill rack (covered only if using a gas grill), turning over once, until just cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes total. Transfer to platter with lemons as grilled. Serve with remaining dressing.

JUMBO SHRIMP WITH FREGOLA

Steps:

• Peel shrimp, reserving heads and shells. Devein shrimp. Put shrimp heads and shells in large pot. Add celery, carrot, tomato, onion, and 4 1D2 cups water. Set over high heat, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and bring to boil. Lower heat, cover pot, and simmer 40 minutes, skimming occasionally.
• Strain broth into 4-cup measuring cup, pressing on solids to extract flavorful liquid. Add water if necessary to make 4 cups liquid. Return broth to pan, add fregola, and set over high heat. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Add shrimp and simmer additional 5 minutes.
• Divide among 4 soup bowls. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over each bowl, and sprinkle with parsley and basil.

CURRIED GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Use scissors to cut down the back of the shrimp, through the shell, to remove the vein. Gently loosen the shell around the shrimp, but keep it in place. Set aside. In a mortar, pound the garlic and chilies to a coarse paste (or use a mini food processor or chop to a paste with a knife). Add the sugar and salt and pound or chop to a finer paste. Stir in the coriander, curry and oil.
• Gently pull open the shell of each shrimp and, dividing the coriander paste evenly, push some of it down the back of the shrimp where the vein was and under the shell a bit. Close up the shell around the shrimp. Marinate at room temperature at least 2 hours or, covered, in the refrigerator up to 4 hours.
• Preheat a grill or broiler. Grill or broil the shrimp until the shells are charred on one side and the shrimp is cooked halfway through, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side for 1 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately with the rice.

STUFFED JUMBO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Butterfly shrimp by cutting down through the back most of the way through the shrimp.
• Devein and press to flatten, cut side up, on a cookie sheet or large shallow baking pan.
• Press with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
• Combine muffin crumbs, nuts, and crabmeat in a medium bowl, and set aside.
• Saute onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until softened.
• Add parsley, jalapeno peppers, capers, and Worcestershire sauce.
• Reduce heat; add lemon juice, cream cheese, and feta cheese.
• Mix thoroughly, allowing to heat just until cheese is smooth and mixed with vegetables.
• Remove from heat, and add to crumb mixture.
• Toss together gently until thoroughly combined.
• Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Place 2-3 Tbsp of cheese mixture on top of each shrimp, molding and smoothing to cover.
• Place in freezer for about 30 minutes to firm.
• If deep frying battered shrimp, preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
• Make batter by beating together egg and beer, wine, or water; if using beer, beat a little extra to reduce foam.
• Add all remaining ingredients, and mix just until dry ingredients are combined with the liquid.
• Let batter rest about 5-10 minutes.
• Heat about 2" of oil to 375 degrees F in a large saucepan or deep fryer.
• Dip prepared shrimp in batter one at a time, holding by tail, allowing excess batter to drain from shrimp before placing in hot oil.
• Cook 4-6 at a time until browned, turning once.
• Remove to a pan lined with paper towels and keep warm in the oven while cooking remaining shrimp.
• Allow oil to return to 375 degrees F before cooking each batch.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, and/or cocktail sauce if desired.
• If baking breaded shrimp, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Lightly oil baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with breadcrumbs.
• If breading, brush tops of prepared shrimp lightly with egg-wash.
• Press breadcrumbs onto surface until they adhere, and place on baking sheet.
• After all shrimp are coated, sprinkle with paprika and drizzle with melted butter.
• Bake for about 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Drizzle with fresh lemon juice, if desired.
• If serving naked, sprinkle prepared shrimp lightly with paprika, and bake as above, until lightly browned and bubbly.
• Naked shrimp can also be cooked on the barbecue, over low to medium coals.
• Place on oiled grate, cheese side up.
• Do not turn unless you love the taste and smell of burning cheese.
• Cook, covered for about 10 minutes.
• Drizzle with fresh lemon juice if desired.