k guys…im looking for some easy..yummy..good shrimp recipes. any suggestions? it doesn’t have to be just shrimp..maybe shrimp scampi or something. i have a bag in my freezer..just sitting there..and i need to find something to do with it!
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simplest thing is boil and drain, eat with mayonnaise.......
you ned to be more specific, are you interested in western or desi cookng? aperitifs / snacks or main course dishes?
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Here is how to make shrimp scampi:
Thaw the desired amount of shrimp in water. Do your chores etc. till it's time to eat them delicious buggers.
Heat 1-2 table spoons of extra virgin olive oil in medium-high heat.
Saute' some minced garlic cloves; 2-3 should be ok.
Lower the heat to medium-low when garlic becomes light brown.
Add 1/2 pound of shrimp (about 8-12) in the pan. Cover the pan. On medium-low
heat, cook for 7-1/2 minutes, moving the shrimp around and turning. Don't overcook, 7-9 minutes is more than sufficient. *
The whole process of cooking and eating takes about 15-25 minutes. Deeeelicious!*
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Shrimp Pakoras- Besan 1 cup, red chilli powder 1 tsp, salt 1/2 tsp, whole corriander seeds 1/4th tsp, anar dana 1/4th tsp, haldi 1/8th tsp, garam masala 1/8th tsp, chaat masala 1/4th tsp, green chillies 2 finely chopped, dill finesly choped 1 tbsp. Baking powder 1/8th tsp, garlic 2-3 cloves finely minced , water 1/2 cup or as desired to make a smooth batter. Shrimp defrosted tail off.
Heat the oil till crackling hot. Mix all the ingredients, drop dumplings with your hand into the oil ensuring there is a shrimp or two in each one. Fry till golden brown, enjoy with imli or green chutney.
Prep time 5 mins
cooking time 7-10 mins
:)
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mmmm....those recipes sound good...thanks :)
shirin- yeah..i should have been more specific, looking mainly for main dishes, desi or western doesn't really matter. yup, main dishes that don't require too much work :)
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You can add shrimps to stir fry, paella, pasta sauce or pullao, along with other seafood or vegetables. If they're big enough you can make a salan - usual adrak lassan bhuno, add onions, fry, add dahi and tomato paste, bhuno, then add clean shrimps. I have a friend who makes shrimp with spinach. I tend to make it with peas. You can make kababs on skewers with vegetables - marinade beforehand in soy sauce, vinegar and crushed garlic, and grill.
Italians make seafood salad a lot in the summer as a main dish - cook a variety of seafood - you can choose what you like but they put in a mixture of shrimp (you can use red and white varieties), pieces of fish, esp dried fish which hold together well, slices of squid, shelled clams and mussels, octupus, etc... and add finely sliced red and green pepper, julienned carrots, black olives, parsley and dress with lemon juice and olive oil. Let it sit for a few hours and then serve.
The important thing to remember is not to overcook it as it can become tough. Shrimps are extremely versatile and once you gain confidence in cooking them you can experiment.