Garlicky Guava Shrimp Recipes

CREAMY, GARLICKY SHRIMP SKILLET

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, red peppers and paprika and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are heated through and the butter is fragrant and vibrant red, about 2 minutes. Add the cream and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the shrimp and cook until they are firm and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the cooked pasta, Parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt and toss until well coated (see Cook's Note). Sprinkle with parsley.

FRIED SHRIMP + SPICY GUAVA SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the guava sauce. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a sauce pot, boil for about 10 minutes until sauce reduces by 1/4. Remove froth with a spoon. Mix cornstarch plus 1 tbsp cold water, stir into sauce until it thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Season shrimp with green seasoning, black pepper, paprika, salt, and olive oil. Set aside.
• Heat oil for frying.
• Arrange your dredging station. Set up three bowls. In the first bowl add 1 cup cornstarch. In the second bowl add egg plus water, beat. In the third bowl add flour and spices, mix thoroughly. Add panko if using.
• One at a time, dip shrimp in cornstarch, then egg mixture, then into seasoned flour. Batter all shrimp. Fry until golden brown just a couple of minutes.
• Best served hot.

SHRIMP AND MANGO SKEWERS WITH GUAVA-LIME GLAZE

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add shrimp, bell peppers and mangoes; toss to coat. Alternate bell pepper, mango and 3 colossal shrimp on each of 6 skewers, or alternate bell pepper, mango and 3 jumbo shrimp on each of 12 skewers. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Grill shrimp until cooked through, brushing with glaze during last 2 minutes, cooking colossal shrimp about 4 minutes per side and jumbo shrimp about 3 minutes per side.

GARLICKY GUAVA SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mince the garlic. Peel and devein the shrimp. Peel, seed and dice the guava. Chop the green onion.
• In a deep skillet heat the oil on medium heat. Add the garlic and chilis and cook for about 10 seconds.
• Turn the heat to medium high. Add the shrimp and cook about 5 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink and curl up.
• Add the guava, parsley, and salt and heat through.
• Serve topped with the chopped green onions.