Zafras Shrimp And Plantains With Chipotle Vanilla Chocolate Sauce Camarones De Papantla Con Vainilla Y Chocolate Recipes

ZAFRA'S SHRIMP AND PLANTAINS WITH CHIPOTLE VANILLA CHOCOLATE SAUCE: CAMARONES DE PAPANTLA CON VAINILLA Y CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Peel and de-vein the shrimp leaving on the tails, and set aside. Cut the vanilla beans into 1-inch pieces with a knife, and then chop to a fine bread crumb texture in a small food processor or spice grinder, about 1 tablespoon. Set aside.
• Cut off the brown ends of the plantains and slit the skin lengthwise from end to end along its ridges, preferably with a table knife. With your fingertips, work off the skin. Slice crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds or at an angle. Heat the vegetable oil over moderate heat in a medium-sized, heavy bottomed saucepan or deep skillet until barely rippling (about 350 degrees F). Fry the plantain rounds until golden, for about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain. Keep in a warm place.
• Place the tomatoes and chiles in a blender or food processor and process to a fine puree. Heat the olive oil in a 9-inch skillet or medium saucepan over medium heat until it ripples. Stir in the puree and salt. Saute stirring occasionally for approximately 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens and the oil starts to separate from the solids and begins to fry again.
• Stir in the onions, the ground vanilla, the vanilla extract, the optional sugar, and the dark chocolate, and cook until the chocolate dissolves, about 3 minutes, while stirring. Add the shrimp and the plantains and cook for 3 more minutes. Serve immediately with white rice or Moors and Christians rice.
• Serving Suggestions: White rice or Moors and Christians rice.

SHRIMP IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE (CAMARONES ENCHIPOTLADOS)

Steps:

• Season the shrimps with salt and pepper and lime juice and set aside to marinate for about 30 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan; add the drained shrimp (reserving any liquid), and sliced onion and fry, shaking the pan and tossing (or stirring) the ingredients, for about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp and onion with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• In a blender jar, blend the tomatoes, chipotles, and their liquid, and garlic to a textured sauce. Reheat the oil, and add the sauce, and fry over high heat stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking for about 8 minutes. Add the wine, oregano, marinade and salt to taste and cook for another minute. Add the shrimp/onion mixture and cook for about 2 minutes--for the shrimps should be just cooked and not rubbery.

CAMARONES ENCHIPOTLADOS (SHRIMP IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE)

Steps:

• Line a small shallow pan with foil.
• Add the tomatoes.
• Broil 2-inches from the heat, turning occasionally, until skin blistered and browned and flesh inside is mushy.
• Set aside to cool.
• Season the shrimp with salt, pepper and lime juice; set aside to marinate for about 30 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan.
• Drain the shrimp, reserving liquid.
• Add shrimp and onions to hot oil in frying pan.
• Saute for 3 minutes stirring and turning frequently.
• Remove shrimp and onions with slotted spoon and set aside.
• Place tomatoes, chipotles and adobo sauce, and garlic in a blender; Puree to a textured sauce.
• Reheat the oil, add the sauce and fry over high heat, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking, for about 8 minutes.
• Add the wine, oregano, reserved marinade.
• Salt to taste and continue cooking for 1 more minute.
• Add the shrimp/onion mixture to the sauce and cook for 2 more minutes.
• The shrimp should be just cooked and not overdone.
• Serve as an appetizer or as a main dish over hot rice.

CAMARONES AL CARBON: GRILLED TIGER SHRIMP WITH TWO SAUCES

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor blend the avocado, tomatillos, cilantro, water and salt, until you get a smooth puree. Set aside. In a blender or food processor blend the tomatoes, chipotles, water and salt, until you get a smooth puree. Set aside.
• Season the shrimp with salt and on a grill or broiler cook the shrimp until tender; (being careful not to overcook).
• On a medium-size plate place the avocado sauce on half of the plate, and on the other half the tomato-chipotle sauce; garnish the plate with the mango slices and set the grilled shrimp between the 2 salsas.

CAMARONES AL CHIPOTLE (SHRIMP IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE)

Steps:

• Using a food processor or blender, combine cream and chiles, adding chipotles a little at a time to taste, and pulse until smooth. Set aside.
• Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Sauté the green onion, garlic, and salt until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add the sliced mushrooms and cook covered, about 3 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook, an additional 5 minutes.
• Add shrimp and simmer, covered until they begin to turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add broth if additional liquid is needed. Add the chipotle cream and heat until cooked through, an additional 3-5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with warm corn tortillas, over rice, or with avocado.
• Notes: To make broth, combine reserved shells with 2 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes. Strain and use broth as needed to add liquid to the dish or thin the cream sauce to desired consistency.