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Garlic Shrimp with Chili Butter

Posted by Cate under Fish & Seafood

5-1/4 oz butter (about a stick and a 1/4)
5 garlic cloves, crushed
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper or chili flakes
1 teaspoon sea salt
40 medium shrimp, raw
lemon wedges to serve
crusty bread to serve
Heat a large frying pan over high heat. Add the butter, garlic, crushed red pepper and salt and cook for 1 minute. Add the shrimp […]

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Coconut Shrimp Ceviche

Posted by Cate under Fish & Seafood

1 lemon, halved
1 head garlic, halved
3 bay leaves
8 peppercorns
Sea salt
1-1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled
2 cups coconut milk
1/2 cup lime juice (about 6 to 8 limes), plus more for drizzling
1 red onion, sliced thin
1/2 bunch freshly chopped cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
Make the ceviche: Put a large pot of water over high heat and add […]

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Shrimp Salad

Posted by Cate under Fish & Seafood, Salads

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(original recipe is from Barefoot Contessa; recipe below is modified to include my changes)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 pounds medium or large shrimp, cooked, peeled and tails removed
1 cup good mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon good white wine or white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3-4 tablespoons fresh dill, […]

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Salt and Pepper Shrimp

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Recipe courtesy of Donna Hay
1/2 teaspoon Five Spice Powder
2 tablespoons fine sea salt
4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
vegetable oil
approximately 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, tails intact
baguette
Place the five-spice powder in a bowl with the sea salt and ground black pepper. Mix together. Add the shrimp and toss to coat thoroughly. Heat vegetable oil in a […]

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Camarones al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)

Posted by Cate under Cuban, Fish & Seafood

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Recipe courtesy of Memories of a Cuban Kitchen
1/2 cup pure Spanish olive oil
4-6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2-1/2 to 3 pounds prawns or extra-large shrimp, shells and heads left on (we de-shelled)
juice of 2 limes
salt to taste
pinch of dried oregano
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
dash of Tabasco sauce, optional (we […]

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