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Spicy Buttered Shrimp & Squid

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  I was never really a fan of dishes that are loaded with too much spice and heat that my tastebuds are burned beyond its capacity to savor the flavors.  However there's this dish that always makes me salivate just by the thought of it. Shrimp and squid rings, sauteed in garlic, chili paste, oyster sauce and sesame oil... very few ingredients but bursting with so much flavor. For this recipe you would need the following: -1/2 kilo of prawns - 1/2 kilo of squid - 1/4 cup of butter - 4 cloves of garlic, minced - 1 tsp. of chili paste - 1/4 cup of oyster sauce - 1/4 cup cooking oil - salt and pepper to taste Shrimps always look better when served with shells and heads still intact.But I always devein and peel the shrimps first before cooking them. Just leave the last segment of the shell right nest to the tail end. After that, just run the knife at the back of each shrimp, and remove any grit or sand. Wash them quickly under running water and drain. Set aside. For the squid, you ...

Grilled Shrimp and Chipotle Sandwiches

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"Firm and juicy grilled shrimp, fresh greens and a sweet honey chipotle-spiked mustard and mayo spread are nestled on fresh ciabatta buns for this delectable Mexican-inspired sandwich. Enjoy while dining outdoors in summer months for casual entertaining or as part of family dinner. " says Claire D. from Ottawa, ON. Winner of a $50 Farm Boy™ Gift Card. Course Dinner, Lunch Cuisine BBQ, Seafood SERVINGS 4 people  PREP TIME 10 minutes COOK TIME 5 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 pkg Farm Boy™ Easy Peel Raw Shrimp 340 g  3 Tbsp Farm Boy Non-GMO Canola Oil divided  1 tsp crushed cumin seeds ½tsp dried oregano ½tsp paprika ½tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup Farm Boy Champagne & Honey Mustard 75 ml  1/3 cup Farm Boy Chipotle Mayonnaise 75 mL  4 Farm Boy™ Sausage Buns halved lengthwise  1½cups romaine lettuce shredded  SERVINGS: people INSTRUCTIONS In a bowl, stir together shrimp, cumin seeds, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper until wel...

Shrimp Mayo

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Husband and I love Mayo Shrimp and I’ve made it  once  before. We recently ordered take out from a restaurant near our place and just couldn’t resist what we saw on the menu; Jumbo Shrimp Mayo. Just had to order it! The Shrimp Mayo was slightly different from what’ve we’ve had before but it was still good. I recognized immediately that they used coconut milk in the sauce. Mmmm…. So, a few weeks later I attempted to recreate what we had  I  tweaked the recipe  I used before and was pleased with the result. It tasted like our take out dinner the other day! MAYO SHRIMP RECIPE Method: Part A (Fried Shrimp): 1/2 Lb Shrimp, Peeled & Deveined 1 Large Egg White 1/4 Cup Corn Flour 1/4 Tsp Baking Soda 1/8 Tsp Salt 1/3 Cup + 1 Tsp Oil Part B (Sauce): 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise 2 Tbsp Condensed Milk 1-1/2 Tbsp Coconut Milk 2 Tsp Lemon Juice Method: Mix egg white, corn flour, baking soda, salt and 1 tsp oil in a bowl until you get a smooth paste. Pat dry the shrimp and mix them i...

Green Lightning Shrimp

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Green Lightning Shrimp The marinade is simple: Cilantro, jalapeños, scallions, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, olive oil, and fresh lime juice. This recipe will be perfect for a starter at your next get-together, inside a taco shell topped with avocado, or all by themselves . . . Green Lightning Shrimp Author: NecessaryIndulgences.com Adapted from Steven Raichlen's recipe. Ingredients 1-2 lbs Shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 Bunch of Cilantro 6-8 Jalapeños 1 Bunch of Scallions 5 Cloves of Garlic 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Pepper 1 tsp Cumin ½ C Olive oil 1 Stick of Butter Limes Instructions Slice the jalapeños and remove the seeds. Coarsely chop the jalapeños, scallions, and 3 cloves of garlic. Put them in a food processor and chop. Add the cilantro, salt, pepper, cumin, and olive oil and puree until everything is combined. Put the shrimp and the cilantro/jalapeño mixture in a zip-top bag and marinate for 30 minutes. For the Cilantro and Garlic Butter Sauce: Melt the butter, sauté 2 cloves of minc...