Island Shrimp Recipes

ISLAND SHRIMP WRAP

Steps:

• For the island salsa: Combine mango, pineapple, strawberries, onion, jalapeno and lime juice in a bowl. Set aside.
• For the shrimp: Prepare shrimp seasoning by combining salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl.
• Prepare shrimp by sprinkling them on both sides with shrimp seasoning. Heat vegetable oil in large saute pan on medium to medium-high heat. Once oil is hot and sizzling, place shrimp in pan and cook until translucent on one side, approximately 1 1/2 minutes. Flip, then cook on other side until sides are curled up and translucent, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan, cut into chunks and set aside.
• Place a whole-wheat tortilla shell on a flat surface, then place a small amount of each ingredient on top: spring lettuce mix, diced tomatoes, cooked shrimp chunks and island salsa. Spread along the bottom of the tortilla shell, making sure not to overfill. Take sides of tortilla shell and fold in towards center so the filling can still be seen. Bring up the bottom flap and continue to roll upward while tucking sides as rolled to the top, making sure to roll tightly to keep wrap together. Cut in a diagonal. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

SPICY ISLAND SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the green pepper and onion in butter until tender.
• Reduce heat; add shrimp.
• Cook for 5 minutes.
• Stir in tomato sauce, green onions, parsley and seasonings.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened.

ISLAND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Clean shrimp, reserving shells.
• Toss shrimp with the lime, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a saucepan.
• Add the shells. Saute 3 minutes.
• Add water and wine. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce to 1 cup. Strain.
• Boil cassava 20 minutes. Drain.
• Puree with coconut milk. Season.
• Heat oil in a skillet.
• Add garlic, onion and pepper. Saute 5 minutes.
• Add shrimp. Saute 1 minute.
• Add broth. Saute 1 minute.
• Stir in cassava puree. Heat through.

ISLAND SHRIMP AND MACARONI

Steps:

• Prepare the dressing for this dish. Microwave lime in a small bowl for about 30 seconds to release essential oils, and set aside until it is just cool enough to handle. Through the feed tube of a running blender add, 1 at a time, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the orange marmalade, to taste, (you will use the rest if, after you taste it, you decide it needs to be sweetened) and the juice from the now slightly cooled lime. With the blender still running, add the olive oil in a slow stream. Adjust flavor to your liking with additional orange marmalade, if necessary, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set the dressing aside briefly.
• Prepare salsa by combining pineapple, jicama, red onion, cilantro and jalapeno. Add enough dressing to coat, and reserve the rest to dress the macaroni.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni al dente. Drain well and set aside.
• Season the shrimp with crab boil seasoning.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan that will be large enough to accommodate the cooked pasta. Saute scallions and garlic until tender, and then add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, then remove to a utility platter. (Do not overcook the shrimp.) Remove the saute pan from the heat and add the cooked macaroni to the pan. Stir in Parmesan, and add enough of the remaining dressing to coat. Fold in the salsa and the shrimp, reserving a few of the shrimp for garnish. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
• Transfer to serving dish and garnish with reserved shrimp and cilantro leaves. Serve any remaining dressing on the side.

ISLAND SHRIMP AND RICE

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Remove, and set aside. Drain drippings, reserving 3 tablespoons in the pot.
• Place onion in the pot with the bacon drippings, and cook 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tender. Mix in the rice, 2 1/4 cups broth, tomatoes with juice, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
• Stir the cooked bacon, remaining 1 cup broth, and shrimp into the pot. Continue cooking 10 minutes, uncovered, over low heat. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.

SPICY ISLAND SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Reduce heat; add shrimp. Cook for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. , Stir in the tomato sauce, green onions, parsley and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened. If desired, serve with rice and additional green onions.

ISLAND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, allspice, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne, and salt. Whisk in the lime juice, molasses, and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Add the shrimp and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Lightly spray the broiler pan with cooking spray.
• Let the marinade drip off the shrimp. Place the shrimp in a single layer in the broiler pan.
• Broil about 4 inches from the heat for 2 minutes. Turn over and broil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
• Meanwhile, in a salad bowl, gently toss the salad greens, bell pepper, and pineapple.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, reserved pineapple juice, and remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Drizzle over the salad greens. Toss to combine. Top with the shrimp.
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 138
• Total Fat: 1.0g
• Saturated: 0.5g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
• Monounsaturated: 0.0g
• Cholesterol: 168mg
• Sodium: 362mg
• Carbohydrates: 13g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 11g
• Protein: 19g
• Dietary Exchanges
• 1 Carbohydrate
• 3 Very Lean Meat

AVERY ISLAND DEVILED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook breaded shrimp in 3 tablespoons butter until browned.
• Remove from heat and keep warm.
• For the sauce: Saute onion and garlic in the 2 tablespoons butter.
• Add remaining ingredients except lemon juice.
• Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simer for 15 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 1 cup.
• Add the lemon juice.
• Add shrimp and toss to coat a bit.
• Serve as an appetizer.

SEA ISLAND CHARBROILED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Prepare charcoal grill.
• Peel and devein shrimp, rinse and pat dry.
• Thread 5 shrimp onto each of 3 skewers, first pushing sharp end of skewer through large end of shrimp, then through tail.
• Set aside.
• Place bread crumbs on flat plate.
• Combine vegetable oil and melted butter in flat bowl.
• Put one skewer on bread crumbs, pressing lightly, then turn over and press crumbs on other side.
• Dip each side into oil and butter mixture, then place on plate and sprinkle each side with lemon pepper and seasoned salt.
• Repeat with remaining skewers.
• Rub grill rack with oil-soaked paper towel to prevent sticking.
• Grill shrimp about 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until done, basting with remaining butter mixture.
• Serve with lemon wedges.
• Makes 3 skewers, each 220 calories (73.6 percent calories from fat), 18 g fat, 60 mg cholesterol, 550 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrates, 0 g dietary fiber, 6 g protein.
• Source: Sea Island/Express-News files.

FOLLY ISLAND SHRIMP AND GRITS

Steps:

• Combine chicken broth and 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium saucepan and bring to boil. Stir in grits. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix cream cheese and half and half into grits. Cover and simmer mixture until almost all liquid has evaporated and grits are tender, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes. Stir in green onions. Remove mixture from heat.
• Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté just until shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Stir in lime juice. Remove skillet from heat. Spoon grits onto center of plate. Top with shrimp and drizzle with lime butter from skillet.