Shrimp And Banana Recipes

SHRIMP AND BANANA COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Sear the shrimp on one side in a skillet on medium-high heat with a little bit of vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Add the shallots and garlic.
• Once the shrimp are partially cooked, after about 1 minute, remove from the skillet.
• Add the bananas and break up the bananas with tongs while sauteing to essentially mash. Saute for 1 minute.
• Mix the water and soy together, add the sambal and honey, and saute another minute until heated through.
• Return the shrimp to the skillet and finish cooking, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Finish with the lime juice and cilantro, and then season again if necessary.
• Spoon the banana sauce into bowls. A small concave vessel with a large bell is best.
• Place 5 shrimp to a bowl on top of the sauce. Garnish with onion sprouts.

CARIBBEAN SHRIMP AND BANANA CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over high heat. Add the shrimp and sauté quickly just until shrimp turn pink. Transfer to plate and reserve.
• To the same pot add the onions, shallots and red pepper. Sauté until onions have softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, chile and ginger. Sauté until garlic is soft, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the turmeric, allspice, crushed coriander seeds, crushed cumin seed, lime juice and white wine. Stir. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the bananas, coconut milk and tomatoes. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Return the shrimp to the sauce right before serving. Simmer until shrimp are just heat through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Do not over cook the shrimp or it will go rubbery.

SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH CURRIED BANANA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a heavy bottomed saucepan, heat the 2 oz cooking oil over medium low heat.
• Add the onion, celery and garlic and saute without coloring for about three minutes.
• Add all the spiced and saute white stirring for another minute.
• Add the fruit and chicken stock and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes.
• Puree the sauce in a blender until it is liquid and then strain through a sieve.
• Keep warm over low heat.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper over the shrimp.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter and oil over medium high heat.
• Add the shrimp and saute, shaking the pan back and forth until the shrimp turn pink and are firm.
• Don't over cook them.
• Place 6 shrimp over each serving of rice or noodles.
• Spoon some sauce over each dish.

TROPICAL COCONUT AND BANANA SHRIMP

Steps:

• Drain juice form pineapple can into bowl with shrimp in it and set aside.
• Prepare rice as directed on box and add 1/4 cup of coconut to water while cooking.
• Cut banana in half long ways but do not seperate. Then slice banana across in 1/2 inch thick pieces.
• Add vegetable oil, banana slices and crushed pineapple to frying pan. Toss fruit to coat it and cook on low heat. Mix constantly until banana begins to break up.
• Transfer shrimp and pineapple juice into clean frying pan and add 1/2 cup coconut. Begin to cook on medium to high heat for 5 minutes.
• Add banana and pineapple mixture to shrimp and cook until juice is nearly evaporated.
• Serve over rice.

FETA SHRIMP TACOS

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix Miracle Whip, vinegar, mustard and pepper. Add cabbage, onion and banana pepper; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., Toss shrimp with taco seasoning. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve in tortillas; top with slaw, cheese and, if desired, avocado.

LEMON MINT SAUCE WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Meanwhile prepare the remaining ingredients.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the red pepper, shrimp, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
• Add pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Add the pasta to the shrimp mixture and toss to coat well.