Tropical Islands Pasta With Shrimps And Coconut Recipes

SHRIMP PASTA IN COCONUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a pot bring to boil penne pasta base on package directions. Preferable cook al dente. (Make sure to add salt to the water)
• Season shrimp with all purpose season, (optional salt and pepper).
• In a saucepan add coconut oil over medium heat then add minced garlic and shrimp. Sauté until the shrimp is pink.
• Add coconut milk to the saucepan and let simmer for 3mins. Then add parmesan cheese and bell peppers and stir for about a minute.
• Add Cooked pasta to the pan and mix in the sauce and bell peppers. You can add more cheese and coconut milk base on how cheesy and creamy you desire it.
• Add grated parmesan cheese for garnish.

TROPICAL ISLAND'S PASTA WITH SHRIMPS AND COCONUT

Steps:

• Make the seasoning blend by combining all the spices and the salt (first 5 ingredients for the sauce) in a small bowl.
• Prepare the other ingredients.
• Bring a big pot of salted water to boil and add pasta when ready.
• In the meantime prepare your shrimps.
• Add margarine or vegetal oil to the pan (medium heat).
• Stir in garlic and ginger and coconut flakes.
• When it begins to change the color add the shrimps.
• Change to maximum heat.
• Sprinkle the entire seasoning blend over the shrimp, and give it all a good stir.
• Saute the shrimp for 5 to 6 minutes or until they begin to brown.
• Be sure to cook both sides of all the shrimp.
• Check the pasta and if necessary drain before the sauce is ready (adding some oil to prevent sticking).
• Cut the lime in half and squeeze the first half into the pan over the shrimp.
• Add cilantro (reserve some leaves for decoration).
• Add 2 tablespoon coconut milk if you prefer it wheat.
• Stir and serve.
• Squeeze the second half lime over the pasta in the plate.
• Decorate with coconut milk and the reserved cilantro leaves.

TROPICAL SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the linguine, and return to a boil. Cook until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
• While pasta is cooking, combine the olive oil, pineapple juice, orange juice, orange zest, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and garlic in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth.
• Pour sauce into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and parsley; cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Drain the linguini, and place on a serving platter. Spoon the shrimp and sauce over the pasta, and top with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.