Best Pacific Rim Shrimp Recipes

SOUTH PACIFIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine coconut milk, chiles, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, lime juice and brown sugar in a medium bowl.
• Add shrimp and toss to coat, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes, tossing occasionally. Drain well, reserving marinade.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add shrimp and cook, turning once, until barely pink, about 30 seconds per side; transfer to a plate.
• Add tomato and spinach to the pan; cook, stirring, until the spinach starts to wilt, about 30 seconds.
• Add the reserved marinade; simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
• Return the shrimp and any accumulated juices to the pan; heat through.
• Serve immediately.

PACIFIC RIM MANGO AND SEAFOOD SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl combine 1-teaspoon salt,1-teaspoon black pepper, old bay seasoning, cajun seasoning, lemon juice, lime juice, 1-tablespoon cilantro and lemon thyme. Whisk in 2-tablespoons olive oil, add shrimp, scallops and toss.
• In a hot saute pan add 1-tablespoon butter and sauté shrimp 2-3 minutes or until are golden brown. Add 1-tablespoon cilantro, toss shrimp, remove and hold warm.
• Add 1-tablespoon butter and sauté scallops 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Add 1-tablespoon cilantro, toss scallops, remove and hold warm.
• In a small bowl combine lemon juice, lime juice, cilantro, lime zest and thyme. Wisk in olive oil 1-tablespoon at a time until dressing is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Assemble the salad:.
• Combine lettuce and spinach in a bowl and toss. Divide lettuce on chilled salad plates. Place cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, red pepper and mangoes strips over lettuce.
• Place 2 warm shrimp and 2 warm scallops on top of each salad.
• Drizzle cilantro-lime dressing over each salad and serve.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and lemon wedges.