There are more than dozen of delicious and tempting Shrimp Recipes, easy and quick to prepare and serve. Some popular recipes include grilled shrimp, garlic shrimp, shrimp appetizers, salad shrimp recipes and shrimp scampi etc. http://www.gourmetrecipe.com http://www.gourmetrecipe.com/recipes/ingredients/seafood-recipes/shrimp-recipes

1. Shrimp Recipes
The popularity of shrimp and restaurants serving it increased considerably with the
1994 movie Forrest Gump whose protagonist, played by multi-award winning actor
Tom Hanks, operated a decrepit fishing vessel Bubba Gump that struggled with its
initial catches but eventually reaped tons of shrimp making Forrest a millionaire. The
movie was a blockbuster hit and real seafood restaurants named after the boat
opened throughout the United States and with international franchises following in
different parts of the world.
One of the bestsellers of this restaurant chain is shrimp popcorn which surprisingly
doesn’t contain any popped corn (though some of their dishes have corn on the cob as
a siding). Though the restaurant’s exact recipe is a company secret, it’s not difficult to
make a similar version using large peeled and deveined shrimp dipped in egg; coated
with Cajun spiced-breadcrumbs and deep fried until golden brown and crispy.
Shrimp and its close relative the prawn (though restaurants, markets and cookbooks
interchange these two) both possess a delicately sweet flavor and high amounts of
protein and calcium. In some culinary circles, prawns are used to describe large
shrimp. Depending on the species, they can come from fresh or sea water sources
and are colored pink, red, brown, white or speckled. In general, shrimps turn a bright
pink when cooked and the meat firms up considerable. Overcooking should be
avoided as they become tough.
Shrimp can be purchased pre-peeled and deveined fresh and frozen, making it a
convenient ingredient for countless dishes, cuisines – from crusty Italian pizza, spicy
Indian curry and aromatic Thai tom yum soup. In some Asian countries, it is salted and
fermented into a sauce or condiment with a very strong fishy smell that turns up the
noses of those who aren’t used to it.
For recipes like grills and salads that highlight the fresh ocean catch quality of this
delectable shellfish, it is best to buy fresh. Look for firm, sweet-smelling (not fishy)
specimens with the heads firmly attached and shiny shells. A sign that it has gone bad
is if it has an ammonia odor and a slimy feel. Develop a relationship with your seafood
vendor who can alert you when a fresh catch has been delivered.
Frozen shrimp can surely be used for ocean stews, seafood lasagna and soups. Avoid
clumped up bags as this is an indication that the contents have been thawed and
refrozen.

2. Garlic Shrimp and Pasta
Garlic, lemon and rep pepper add a bit of spice and zest to this shrimp and pasta dish.
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty Level: Average
Ingredients:
12 oz. spaghetti or angel hair pasta, 2 1/2 tbsp. butter, 2 tbsp. olive oil, 1 large clove
garlic, chopped, 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined, unfrozen, 1 tbsp. lemon zest,
grated, 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup lemon juice, preferably fresh, 1 tbsp. dried
parsley flakes
Preparation Instructions:
Cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of water.
Return pasta to the cooking pot. While pasta is cooking, heat 2 tbsp. of the butter,
along with the oil, over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the garlic and cook, stirring,
for about a minute, or until the garlic is fragrant. Add shrimp, lemon zest, and pepper.
Cook, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque. Stir in lemon
juice. Add shrimp to the pasta, along with the parsley, remaining butter and reserved
water. Toss to coat.

3. Ocean Stew
This fisherman’s stew includes curry powder, Tabasco sauce, and a few other surprises
– all of which give it added flavor.
Servings: 10
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level: Average
Ingredients:
12 slices bacon, chopped, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup celery, ½ lemon, sliced thin, 1/8
teaspoon Tabasco sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 garlic cloves, sliced
thin, 5 cups chopped tomatoes in liquid, ¼ cup catsup, ¼ teaspoon curry powder, 2
teaspoons salt, 1 lb. scallops, 1 lb. raw shrimp, cleaned and deveined, 1 lb. Red
Snapper or Long cod, 2/3 cup sherry, 4 tablespoons butter
Preparation Instructions:
In a large pot, cook the bacon. Add the onion and celery and sauté for 5 minutes, or
until tender. Add lemon, Tabasco, Worcestershire, garlic, tomatoes, catsup, curry
powder, salt, and 1 quart of water. Simmer gently for 30 minutes. If the scallops are
big, cut them in half. Add the scallops, shrimp, fish, sherry, and butter. Cook for 10
minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

4. Roasted Spicy Shrimp
This quick dish is ideal as an appetizer, first course, or side dish. Try serving it with rice,
alongside the pan juices.
Servings: 4 to 12
Preparation Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon seeded,
chopped roasted jalapenos, 1 garlic clove, minced, Sea salt, Freshly ground black
pepper, 24 jumbo shrimp, in shell, butterflied
Preparation Instructions:
In a bowl, combine the juice, oil, jalapenos, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
Place the shrimp, shell side down, in a roasting pan. Pour the lime mixture over the
shrimp. Let the shrimp sit in the marinade at room temperature for 1 hour. Turn the
shrimp one time. In the meantime, place the rack in the center of the oven and
preheat to 500 degrees F. Place the shrimp flesh side down in the roasting pan and
roast for 2 ½ min. Turn the shrimp and roast another 2 ½ minutes.
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