Best Cornmeal Crusted Shrimp With Spicy 3 2 1 Sauce And Chayote Salad Recipes

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CHAYOTE SALAD



Chayote Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 Chayote (a.k.a. Chocho, or Christophine), peeled and thinly sliced
2 yellow peppers, julienned
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 cup peanut or vegetable oil
Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Toss together in a bowl. Turn out onto a platter and sprinkle with more salt and pepper.;

CORNMEAL-BATTER SHRIMP



Cornmeal-Batter Shrimp image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 inches peanut oil
1 pound peeled shrimp
1 cup milk
1 whole egg
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Heat 2 inches peanut or neutral oil in a deep pan to 350.
  • Slice 1 pound peeled shrimp lengthwise.
  • Combine 1 cup milk with 1 whole egg, and beat.
  • Dip shrimp in the liquid, then dredge in a mixture of 1 cup cornmeal and 1/2 cup flour.
  • Fry, less than 5 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 226, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 458 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BRAZILIAN EMPANADAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons shortening
1 egg
1/2 cup beer
1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 (14-ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and palms cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup Sherry
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 egg yolk
Oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour, salt, and tumeric. Work in the butter and shortening until it has a cornmeal-like consistency. Add the egg and the beer, and work until incorporated. Cover with a wet towel, and rest for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, saute the onion, tomatoes, and hearts of palm in butter for 2 to 3 minutes, until soft. Deglaze with the Sherry. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Preheat oil to 350 degrees F.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and flatten into rounds approximately 3-inches in diameter. Spoon 1 tablespoon of stuffing onto each round, fold the dough in half, brush edges with egg yolk, and pinch to seal. Fry the empanadas for 4 minutes.

WHOLE30 COCONUT-CRUSTED SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE-CHILI SAUCE



Whole30 Coconut-Crusted Shrimp with Pineapple-Chili Sauce image

Think just because you're in Whole30 mode, indulgent dishes like coconut-crusted shrimp are off limits? In this ingenious rendition, you can dig right in, all the way down to the delectable sweet-and-sour dipping sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 7 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp, tails removed
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Zest and juice of 1 lime
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 small clove garlic
1/2 small fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler and line a baking sheet with a wire rack. Thread 3 shrimp onto each of seven 6-inch skewers and set aside.
  • Combine the coconut, lime zest, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a shallow bowl. Brush the shrimp with the egg whites, then press into the coconut mixture until completely coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and broil, flipping halfway through, until the coconut is crispy and golden brown and the shrimp are pink and no longer opaque in the middle, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blend the cilantro, red pepper flakes, garlic, pineapple and lime juice in a blender until smooth and vibrant green. Serve alongside the shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 95 milligrams, Sodium 640 milligrams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 9 grams

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