Southwest Shrimp Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN STIR-FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In medium glass or plastic bowl, mix lime juice, cornstarch, cumin, salt and black pepper. Stir in shrimp. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add yellow and red bell peppers, onion, broth, garlic, red pepper and cilantro; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add shrimp mixture; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm.

LONGHORN WILD WEST SHRIMP

Steps:

• Add oil to a frying pan, pot, or to the insert to your Instant Pot. If using the Instant Pot, set to high saute. Mix flour, salt, and pepper and place in a bowl. Place milk in another bowl. Dredge the shrimp in the milk, then the flour mixture, and shake off excess. Fry in oil until cooked - remove with a slotted spoon and put on a paper towel. Repeat with all shrimp. Melt butter and garlic and lemon. If you are using your Instant Pot, remove the oil, clean out the pot, and place these ingredients in there. Add peppers and about 1.5 tablespoons of the seasoning and saute over low heat. Drizzle the sauce and peppers over the top of the shrimp and serve with ranch dressing

SOUTHWESTERN SHRIMP WITH SALSA

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Add the shrimp; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions., In a small bowl, combine avocado and lime juice; toss to coat. Add the remaining ingredients; gently stir to combine., Drain shrimp and discard marinade. Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; place on greased grill rack. Grill shrimp, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-9 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with rice and salsa.

SOUTHWEST GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix oil, spices and sugar in large bowl until well blended. Add shrimp; toss to coat well. Thread shrimp onto skewers.
• Grill over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes per side or just until shrimp turn pink.