Shrimp Caramelized Onions Recipes

SHRIMP PIZZA WITH SPINACH AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• In a large skillet melt butter over medium heat and cook onion until caramelized, about 6 minutes.
• Remove onion onto separate plate, set aside.
• In same pan sauté shrimp until bright pink and cooked through.
• Remove shrimp to separate plate, set aside.
• In same skillet drizzle 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
• Sauté spinach until wilted, remove pan from heat.
• Place pizza crust on stone or on baking sheet, spread alfredo sauce out evenly over crust, leaving 1/2 inch border around crust.
• Spread spinach, onions, shrimp and mozzarelly evenly.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and dark brown in spots.

CREAMY SAFFRON SHRIMP WITH GNOCCHI AND CARAMELIZED ONION

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, mushrooms, and brown sugar. Cook and stir until the onion has cooked to a deep brown color, about 10 minutes. Remove the caramelized onions and set aside.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the gnocchi and return to a boil. Cook until the gnocchi floats to the top, about 3 minutes; drain, and keep warm.
• Place the skillet over medium-high heat, and stir in the shrimp. Cook and stir until the shrimp have turned pink on the outside and are no longer translucent in the center, about 5 minutes. Add the caramelized onions, sour cream, paprika, and saffron. Cook and stir until the mixture begins to simmer, then gently fold in the cooked gnocchi, then season to taste with salt.
• Pour the gnocchi into a serving dish, and sprinkle with shredded basil and Parmesan cheese to serve.

CARAMELIZED ONION-SHRIMP SPREAD

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until onion and garlic are tender and browned. Stir in apple jelly. Cook, stirring constantly, until melted. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes to cool.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together cream cheese and shrimp. On 8-inch plate, spread shrimp mixture into a 5-inch round.
• Spoon onion mixture over shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with chives. Serve with crackers.

SHRIMP AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Shell, clean and devein shrimp. Remove tails. Sprinkle with seasonings.
• Melt butter in large skillet. Add shrimp, bell pepper and onion and garlic if using. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
• Move skillet from side to side to keep onions moving and to discourage sticking. Watch closely. Do not over cook nor scorch onions.
• Serve over white rice or grits.