Memrees Soppin Shrimp Recipes

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel the shrimp, leaving the tails on; reserve the shells. Devein the shrimp, then rinse in a colander; drain and pat dry. Sprinkle with the Creole seasoning.
• Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp shells and half of the scallions and cook until the shells turn pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce and 1 1/2 cups water and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Strain the shrimp broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl; discard the solids.
• Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in the skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and the remaining scallions and cook until the shrimp start to turn pink, about 1 minute. Add the reserved shrimp broth and simmer until cooked through, about 3 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the corn in a microwave-safe dish and microwave until hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Cut the tomato into chunks. Divide the corn and tomatoes among bowls. Add the shrimp and ladle in the broth. Serve with bread.

MARK'S SHRIMP

Steps:

• Stir mayonnaise and chili sauce together in a large bowl. Add chile-garlic sauce and stir.
• Spread cornstarch into a wide dish. Press shrimp into cornstarch to coat in a thin layer.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Deep fry shrimp in batches until the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes per batch; drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Combine mayonnaise sauce and shrimp in the large bowl; stir to coat shrimp in the sauce.
• Line a bowl with lettuce leaves. Pile shrimp into bowl and garnish with green onion to serve.

MEMREE'S SOPPIN' SHRIMP

Steps:

• Wash shrimp and remove heads, but leave in shell. Drain. In a medium saucepan, melt butter and add lemon juice, lemon peel, Italian dressing, and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Add shrimp and simmer for about 6 minutes or just until tender. Serve with crusty French bread. Ladle shrimp into individual bowls with plenty of sauce for soppin' the bread in. You peel your own shrimp, which guarantees the pleasure of slow eating.

EMERIL'S SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with the Essence.
• Place the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and spread them out evenly in the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes and quickly turn the shrimp. Add the garlic and capers to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add the wine, lemon juice, and remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter to the skillet and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. Season the shrimp with the salt and pepper and add the pasta, tossing to coat well. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the parsley. Serve hot.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

SHRIMP MONTEREY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute shrimp and garlic just until shrimp turn pink, 3-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , Add wine to skillet; bring to a boil. Cook until liquid is reduced by half; pour over shrimp., Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes. If desired, serve over linguine.

TEMPURA SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small bowl mix vanilla wafers, egg, and water until well blended. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
• To make dipping sauce: In a small sauce pan blend nectar into cornstarch. Stir in brown sugar, vinegar and catsup. Heat mixture over a medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Set aside.
• In a stockpot or deep fryer heat 2 cups oil to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dip shrimp in vanilla wafer batter and fry 4 to 6 shrimp at a time until golden brown. Drain well. Serve hot with dipping sauce.