Best No Fuss Peel Neat Shrimp Recipes

Peel-and-Eat Pepper Shrimp image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup reduced-fat Greek yogurt, such as Fage 2 percent
2 tablespoons capers, chopped
1 teaspoon agave nectar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound large shell-on shrimp
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon pink peppercorns, cracked or chopped
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
5 rosemary sprigs
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
For the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, yogurt, capers, agave, lemon zest, cayenne and salt. Set aside to let the flavors marry.
For the shrimp: In a medium bowl, mix together the shrimp, olive oil, black pepper, pink pepper and salt. Toss well to coat. Spread the rosemary sprigs on a rimmed baking sheet and pour the shrimp on top. Bake until the shrimp are pink and opaque throughout, 8 minutes.
Serve the shrimp alongside the dipping sauce, with lemon wedges and a separate bowl for the shells.

Tailgate Peel-and-Eat Shrimp with Texas Tequila-Mayo Dip image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pound jumbo shrimp, with shell on
2 tablespoon crab boil or cajun spice
water to cover shrimp
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
Texas Tequila Mayo Dip, recipe follows
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons tequila, optional
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
kosher salt
freshly ground cracked black pepper

Steps:

Bring water, crab boil, lemon, celery and liquid smoke to a boil. Simmer for five minutes and add shrimp. Return mixture to a boil and simmer shrimp until opaque, approximately 4-5 minutes. Immediately remove pan from the stove and leave the shrimp in the water for 5 minutes to absorb more flavor. Drain, cool slightly. Make dipping sauce and serve with shrimp.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine well. Chill if not using immediately.