Aromatic Parsley Pesto Marinated Shrimp Recipes

ROASTED SHRIMP TOSSED WITH PARSLEY PESTO

Steps:

• 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, roasted using your favorite method, and allowed to cool to room temperature
• Combine all the ingredients except for the oil and shrimp in a food processor. Pulse about 1 minute, slowly pouring the oil into the processor, to make a smooth pesto.
• Serve pesto with the shrimp on the side as a dipping sauce or toss the shrimp with the pesto.

PARSLEY PAPRIKA PESTO SHRIMP COCKTAIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Place everything except oil in a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. With food processor running, slowly pour in oil until fully incorporated; season with additional salt, as desired. (Can be made up to 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated.)
• Serve with cooked and chilled shrimp.

AROMATIC SHRIMPS

Steps:

• Place the chili powder, fennel seeds, cloves, peppercorns and cinnamon stick into a shallow pan.
• Dry-fry for 1-2 mins to release the flavour. Cool then crush the spices to a powder in a plastic bag using a rolling pin.
• Heat the oil in a shallow pan; cook the garlic, ginger and onion for 2-3 minutes Add the spices. Cook for a further 2 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes and water. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the vinegar, sugar, shrimp and seasoning. Cover and cook for about 5 mins or until shrimp are pink in colour.
• Garnish with cilantro leaves and eat hot with your fingers.