Shrimp With A Kick Recipes

THAI SHRIMP CURRY WITH A KICK

Steps:

• Sprinkle shrimp with salt and cayenne pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook for 1 minute. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds. Add the lime juice and shrimp and cook until shrimp turn pink, about 1 minute per side. Transfer shrimp to a small bowl.
• Pour diced tomatoes, mushrooms, chicken broth, and crushed red pepper into the pan. Cook until mushrooms begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the coconut milk, curry powder, fish sauce, and Thai basil. Cook until mixture has heated through. Transfer shrimp back to the pan, and cook for 1 minute more.
• Serve with a lime wedge and garnish with cilantro, if desired.

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH A KICK - BAKED OR FRIED

Steps:

• Combine cornstarch, salt and cayenne in a shallow dish.
• Beat egg whites in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
• Place coconut in a zipper bag or on a plate.
• Make a slit down inner curve of shrimp and press lightly to flatten shrimp.
• Coat shrimp with cornstarch mixture.
• Holding each shrimp by the tail dip in egg mixture.
• Coat shrimp with coconut.
• To FRY: in hot oil (375°F) fry shrimp a few at a time for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side- or until golden brown- don't overcook! Drain on paper towels or a clean brown paper bag.
• To BAKE: in a 450°F oven bake shrimp on a lightly oiled baking sheet for 12-14 minutes or until brown turning once.

SHRIMP STIR FRY WITH A KICK

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for sauce in a small bowl. Put aside and let set.
• Prepare Vegetables and place in large steaming ziplock bag.
• Add shrimp.
• Poor sauce over and close bag.
• Shake bag and place in microwave and cook on high for 10 minute.
• Remove from bag into large pan.
• Combine water and cornstarch until smooth.
• Stir into stir fry in pan. You may have to repeat this until you get it to the thickness of your liking.
• If you prefer to stir-fry using a pan:.
• Prepare sauce and vegetables as above.
• Place vegetables into pan and saute over medium heat for 5 minute
• Add sauce and shrimp and saute anther 5 minute.
• Then thicken with cornstarch and water.