Achiote Shrimp Recipes

ACHIOTE SHRIMP NACHOS

Steps:

• Place the shrimp in a large bowl and toss with the achiote paste and salt. Marinate the shrimp for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the canola oil to 350 degrees F in a tabletop deep-fryer or in a Dutch oven with a deep-fry thermometer attached. Place a wire rack over a sheet pan for draining. Fry the tortillas in small batches until crisped and golden, 4 to 6 minutes. Place on the rack to drain.
• While the tortillas fry, heat 3 tablespoons canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, turning once, until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Set aside.
• Spoon the Black Bean Puree over the bottom of a large oval platter. Arrange the fried tortillas over the top. Spoon the Queso generously all over. Top with the shrimp. Sprinkle with avocado, pico de gallo and pickled chiles. Garnish with cilantro.
• Heat a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil, onions, jalapeno, coriander and cumin. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in the beans. Add the stock, crema and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree.
• Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan set over medium heat. Stir in the flour until combined. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Switch to a whisk and slowly whisk in the milk and cream. Whisk in the salt. Switch back to a spoon and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Cheddar and Jack cheeses. Turn the heat off and allow the cheese to melt. Stir until smooth.

SHRIMP IN ACHIOTE

Steps:

• Start by preparing the achiote sauce. Place a pot on the stove and add the oil. Let the oil heat and fry the annatto seeds on low to avoid splatter. When oil becomes orange in color, remove from the heat and let cool.
• Strain the oil to remove the seeds and pour in a bowl. Add the seasoning on the list to the oil and stir with a spoon. Add the shrimp to this mixture and cover each shrimp in the sauce.
• Cook the shrimp in a pan for 2 minutes on each side. The shrimp cooks quickly, so be sure to not over-cook them. Roast the orange slices on both sides in the same pan.
• To serve, place a bed of spinach on a dish, add one or two orange slices, the shrimp, then the onion and cilantro.
• Add a bit of vinegar and orange juice as dressing. Serve immediately.

SPICY SHRIMP WITH COUSCOUS AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir the couscous with 3/4 cup of boiling water. Cover with a lid and steam for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Meanwhile, In a bowl, combine the achiote paste and lime juice. With a fork, stir well until mixed together. Add the shrimp and mix well to coat with the achiote mixture. In a nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the shrimp and cook over moderately high heat until golden, 2 to 3 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add the butter to the skillet. Add the beans, capers and lemon juice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Fold the bean mixture, parsley and remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the couscous; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the shrimp.
• You can also use about 2-3 tablespoons of bottled achiote sauce found in the hot sauce aisle at a Mexican Market. Just sprinkle over the shrimp and mix well to coat.

SPICY CHIPOTLE GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix together the garlic, chipotle peppers, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, cilantro, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Stir in the shrimp, and mix well to thoroughly coat. Marinate for 30 minutes in refrigerator.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the shrimp from the marinade, and discard excess marinade. Thread about 5 shrimp per skewer, and grill on the preheated grill until the shrimp turn pink and opaque in the center, about 2 minutes per side.

ACHIOTE SHRIMP SKILLET

Steps:

• Mix annato paste and dressing. Reserve 2 Tbsp.; pour remaining over shrimp in shallow glass dish. Turn to coat both sides of each shrimp. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Heat large skillet on medium-high heat. Add reserved dressing mixture. Drain shrimp; discard marinade. Add shrimp to skillet; cook 1 min. Add remaining ingredients; cook 4 to 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender and shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently.

ACHIOTE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until golden and fragrant, 1 minute. Add achiote, pepper, sugar and salt. Cook, mashing with the back of a wooden spoon, to a thick paste, 2 minutes.
• Pour in lime juice and grapefruit juice, thinning to a sauce.
• Add shrimp. Cook, tossing, until shrimp are cooked through and coated with an orange/red sauce, 4 minutes. Transfer to a shallow bowl and sprinkle with cilantro.
• You can eat these guys as is, over rice or dipped into guacamole (the guac is my favorite way to have these).

EASY YUCATAN CHICKEN (SHRIMP RECIPE INCLUDED)

Steps:

• For Marinade: In the blender, combine all of the ingredients for the marinade. Blend until smooth. Taste for salt and set aside.
• For Chicken: After you pound out the chicken, season it lightly with salt and pepper on both sides. Place into a large plastic storage bag and pour in the marinade. Place in refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour.
• When ready to cook chicken, remove from refrigerator at least 30 minutes before. Shake off excess marinade and place onto plate.
• Preheat stove stop grill pan at medium heat for 6-7 minutes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil like grapeseed or canola. Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, tent and let rest for 5 minutes.
• For Shrimp: After cleaning shrimp, transfer to a bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Pour in the marinade and let sit for 20 minutes.
• Add 3 tablespoons oil oil to cast iron pan and preheat to medium for 4-5 minutes. Shake off excess marinade from shrimp as you place it into the cast iron pan. Reserve marinade.
• Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes per side. Remove from pan onto a clean plate. To the pan add the reserved used marinade , minced garlic and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. As soon as butter melts, add in the beer. Stir well to combine and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour sauce over shrimp. Serve right away.

ACHIOTE SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. Toast: heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. add garlic and cook until golden and fragrant, 1 minute. add achiote paste, pepper, sugar and salt. Cook mashing with the back of a wooden spoon, to a thick paste, 2 minutes. 2.Thin: Pour in lime juice and grapefruit juice, thinning to a sauce 3.Coat: Add shrimp. Cook tossing, until shrimp are cooked through and coated with beautiful orange/red sauce, 4 minutes. Transfer to a shallow bowl and sprinkle with cilantro. 4.Serve: Enjoy solo, over rice, or dipped into a bowl of smooth guacamole.