Smoky Herbed Shrimp Recipes

SHRIMP WITH CHOCHOYOTES IN SMOKY, HERBY BROTH

Steps:

• Melt 3 Tbsp. butter in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium. When butter starts to bubble, add shrimp and stir to coat; season with salt. Cook, tossing, until shrimp are bright pink and beginning to curl, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate.
• Combine onion, garlic, jalapeño, and corn in same pot and cook, stirring often, until onion is softened and translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in paprika, then 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 2¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt and pour in 6 cups water. Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently while you prepare the chochoyotes. It's okay if the broth reduces slightly.
• If using fresh masa, combine with remaining 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt in a large bowl. Coarsely grate remaining 3 Tbsp. butter on the large holes of a box grater directly into bowl (or cut into small pieces and add). Using your hands, knead dough until salt and butter are well incorporated, about 4 minutes.
• If using masa harina, combine with 1¼ cups plus 1 Tbsp. water in a large bowl. Knead until water is absorbed with no loose bits of dry flour remaining and dough has a stiff cookie-dough-like consistency. Sprinkle remaining 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt over dough. Coarsely grate remaining 3 Tbsp. butter on the large holes of a box grater directly into bowl (or cut into small pieces and add). Using your hands, knead dough until salt and butter are well incorporated, 6-8 minutes.
• Turn dough out onto a surface and portion into about 20 pieces (about 1½ Tbsp. each); roll into balls. Cover balls with plastic wrap or a barely damp kitchen towel and, working one at a time, hold a ball in a cupped hand and press in the center with your thumb or index finger of your other hand to make an indent about two thirds deep. Dumpling should look a little like a belly button. If edges start to crack, moisten hands, reroll, and try again.
• Add dumplings to broth and simmer very gently (or they might fall apart) until all of the dumplings have floated to the surface, 5-7 minutes, then continue to cook until firm and cooked through, 1-2 minutes more. (Masa harina dumplings may require an extra minute.) Stir in shrimp, lime juice, and three quarters of parsley, cilantro, and mint.
• To serve, ladle into shallow bowls and top with remaining herbs.

GRILLED HERB SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients and allow them to marinate for 1 hour at room temperature or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
• Skewer the shrimp. I use 3 or 4 shrimp on a 12-inch skewer for dinner. Heat a grill with coals and brush the grill with oil to prevent the shrimp from sticking. Grill the shrimp for only 1 1/2 minutes on each side.

SMOKY HERBED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in paprika and sherry vinegar; transfer to serving dish. Top with parsley and serve warm or at room temperature.

CHEF JOHN'S GRILLED GARLIC AND HERB SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place salt, lemon zest, and 3 cloves garlic in bowl of a mortar and pestle. Pound with the pestle until mixture begins to form a paste, about 2 minutes. Add chopped basil, parsley, oregano, and thyme and pound with pestle until mixture begin to come together, about 5 minutes.
• Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of the olive oil into herb mixture. Grind together until mixture begins to form a sauce for marinating, about 1 minute. Pour in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Stir mixture with a spoon until mixture is thoroughly combined, adding additional olive oil as needed. Mixture should be fairly thick but pourable.
• Place shrimp in a large bowl and mix in about 2/3 of the sauce, reserving 1/3 for serving. Stir until shrimp are evenly coated with the sauce, about 2 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Thread shrimp onto skewers (pierce each twice, once through large part of shrimp, once through small part). Place skewers on hot grill. Cook on each side until shrimp are bright pink and opaque and exterior is beginning to caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer skewers to serving platter.
• Pour remaining sauce into mixing bowl. Whisk in 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Spoon sauce over shrimp. Serve with lemon wedges.

GARLIC BUTTER SMOKED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place shrimp in a resealable plastic bag. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and drizzle with olive oil. Toss shrimp around in the bag to evenly distribute seasoning. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Place butter in a microwave-safe dish and cook on high until completely melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in lemon peel, garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
• Arrange shrimp in even rows in a 8x10-inch aluminum pan. Place thyme sprigs between each row. Drizzle butter mixture over shrimp.
• Place in the preheated smoker and cook shrimp until firm and orange-pink in color, about 30 minutes. The internal temperature should be 120 degrees F (49 degrees C), about 30 minutes. Do not overcook as the shrimp will become rubbery. Serve immediately.

SMOKY GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, horseradish and garlic; set aside 3/4 cup. Brush remaining mixture over both sides of shrimp. Wrap a piece of bacon around each shrimp; thread onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil. Using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with reserved sauce.

HERB-MARINATED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the shrimp with the herbs, lemon zest and juice, 1 tablespoon of the smoked paprika, some salt and pepper and enough canola oil to coat lightly. Marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to 1 hour.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Thread the shrimp lengthwise onto soaked wooden skewers, straightening the shrimp as you go. Grill until the shrimp are grill-marked and opaque throughout, 3 minutes per side.
• Cut the cauliflower into 1/2-inch-thick slices, making sure to cut through the main stem so the slices stay intact. Oil the slices generously, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon smoked paprika.
• In a VERY HOT nonstick skillet, sear the cauliflower "steaks" in enough canola oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Once each side is golden brown, transfer to a baking sheet and roast until al dente.
• In a saucepan, combine the honey, sparkling wine and ginger and bring to a simmer. Add the kumquats and cook over low heat until jammy. Cool and reserve.
• Clean the watercress and then toss with the fennel fronds, sherry vinegar, fennel pollen and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Plate all elements and serve immediately.

HERBED SHRIMP APPETIZER

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Place the shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag; add herb mixture. Seal bag and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. , With a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a serving bowl. Garnish with flowers and herbs.

SAUCY HERBED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cut all vegetables ahead as this dish cooks quickly.
• Pour oil into large skillet and heat.
• Add minced garlic and onion: stir until nearly translucent.
• Add green beans, both bell peppers: stir until nearly done, leaving them crisp tender.
• Add shrimp, wine, and seasonings: stir until shrimp is pink & wine is reduced.
• Add tomatoes and stir in; cook one minute more.
• Spoon over pasta or rice. Sprinkle with grated parmesan & serve hot.
• I also topped this with a sprinkle of French Grey sea salt & more fresh cracked black pepper.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat outdoor grill or oven broiler to high.
• In a bowl, combine the shrimp with the red pepper, mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, salt and pepper, and blend well.
• Arrange 6 shrimps on each of 4 skewers. Brush the sides with oil.
• Place the shrimp on the grill or under the broiler about 4 inches from the heat source. Cook for about 2 minutes and turn, continue grilling for about 2 minutes more. Serve with herb butter sauce.

SMOKY SWEET PEPPER SHRIMP

Steps:

• Melt butter in large nonstick skillet on low heat.
• Add shrimp.
• Cook and stir on medium heat 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
• Stir in Seasoning Blend and wine until shrimp are well coated.
• Serve over cooked rice, if desired.