Best Easy Tropical Shrimp Recipes

TROPICAL ISLAND SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients. Add shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours., Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. On each of 30 metal or soaked wooden appetizer skewers, thread one shrimp, one mango cube and one pineapple cube. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. In batches, cook kabobs 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink.

TROPICAL SHRIMP DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix the sour cream, pina colada mix, crushed pineapple, and sugar together in a bowl, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to chill and blend the flavors.

EASY TROPICAL SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients together and toss well.
• Chill for 2 hours.
• Drain.
• (Save the marinade if you want to use it to saute vegetables to serve with the shrimp).
• Place shrimp on a broiler pan and broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat source for 3 to 4 minutes or until the shrimp are opaque and the pineapple begins to brown.

TROPICAL SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the linguine, and return to a boil. Cook until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
• While pasta is cooking, combine the olive oil, pineapple juice, orange juice, orange zest, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and garlic in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth.
• Pour sauce into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and parsley; cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Drain the linguini, and place on a serving platter. Spoon the shrimp and sauce over the pasta, and top with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

COPYCAT CHEESECAKE FACTORY SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine flour, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Add shrimp; turn to coat, shaking off excess flour mixture. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add shrimp. Cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 3-5 minutes. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add shallot. Cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic cloves; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced by about half, 3-4 minutes. Stir in cream; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard garlic cloves. Stir in tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper., Drain pasta. To serve, spoon sauce into shallow dishes. Top with pasta and shrimp and if desired, additional basil.