Spicy Ecuadorean Shrimp Recipes

SPICY ECUADOREAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients except the shrimp in a blender and process until smooth. Place the shrimp in a large plastic bag or in a nonreactive bowl and pour the marinade over them, turning or stirring to coat. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for at least 2 hours and up to 12.
• When ready to cook, preheat the broiler or prepare a charcoal grill. Thread the shrimp on metal skewers and broil or grill, turning and basting with some of the leftover marinade, until nicely browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately.

ECUADOREAN SHRIMP CEVICHE WITH ORANGES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
• Line a baking tray with aluminum foil.
• Place the tomato, jalapenos, bell pepper and onion, cut sides down, on the pan.
• Bake until charred, about 30 minutes.
• Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add the shrimp and immediately turn off the heat. Allow the shrimp to sit in the water 1 1/2 minutes.
• Remove the shrimp from the pot, place in a colander and run very cold water over the shrimp.
• When cool, drain the shrimp on paper toweling.
• Place shrimp to a large, non-reactive bowl and set aside. Slip the skins off the tomato and peppers.
• Place the tomato, peppers and onion in a blender along with the lime juice, orange juice, tomato juice, sugar and salt. Blend until smooth.
• Taste and season with Tabasco and salt to taste. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and toss.
• Chill until ready to serve. Serve in small bowls garnished with chives, scallions, and cilantro.

CEVICHE DE CAMARONES (ECUADOREAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL)

Steps:

• Boil 1 quart salted water, adding 2 tbls lime juice. Add shrimp and cover, bring water back to a boil. Remove immediately from heat and set lid slightly askew. Pour out all liquid, replace cover, and let shrimp steam off heat for 10 minute.
• Spread shrimp out in a pan to cool. De-vein shrimp when cooled. Toss shrimp in remaining lime juice and refrigerate for an hour.
• Dice onion, avocado, cucumber, cilantro, garlic, and tomato. Add to shrimp bowl and toss with ketchup, hot sauce, and olive oil. Cover and refrigerate if not served immediately.
• Serve in martini glasses for a stylish presentation. Sprinkle unsalted popcorn on top for crunch, and serve remaining popcorn in a bowl on the side. You may want to add more popcorn when initial popcorn is eaten. Do not add too much popcorn at once because it will get soggy before eaten. Add a little bit at a time as you enjoy.
• Garnish with lime slices and cilantro sprigs.

ECUADOREAN SHRIMP CEVICHE

Steps:

• Combine shrimp with lime juice, orange juice and orange rind. Allow to marinate at least eight hours.
• Combine with remaining ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with popcorn on the side.