Best Portuguese Acorean Shrimp Recipes

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AZOREAN (PORTUGUESE)



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A delicious and easy way to serve shrimp that is a crowd pleaser. Another family recipe handed down from generation from the beautiful island of Sao Miguel, Azores.

Provided by Snowbaby

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (2 1/2 kg) box frozen shrimp (21-30 count works best)
1 large onion, peeled and quartered
1 head garlic, peeled and cloves cut in half
1/4 cup table salt
1/2 cup portugese crushed red pepper sauce (Pimenta) or 6 tablespoons Tabasco sauce (more if you want more heat)
2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a pasta/stock pot place frozen block of shrimp along with water.
  • ***If you are using fresh shrimp be sure to rinse and clean the shrimp before cooking making sure that the shell is still intact.
  • Cover shrimp with water and follow remaining instructions for cooking.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • On high heat, place a lid on the top of the pot.
  • Allow for block of ice/shrimp to thaw completely.
  • Once the shrimp are loose, stir to mix all ingredients well.
  • Place heat at a low temperature as to simmer the shrimp for 2 hours.
  • This ensures that all the flavors blend well otherwise you may eat them immediately.
  • If there are leftovers be sure to refrigerate.
  • You can eat them cold or warm them back up in original broth for the next day.
  • Enjoy.

PORTUGUESE (ACOREAN) SHRIMP



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A classic "snack" enjoyed by my husband's family while playing cards a few hours after a meal.

Provided by canadianfoodie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped fine
3 garlic cloves, chopped fine (or more if you like)
2 tablespoons hot ground pepper, paste (Pimenta)
1 tablespoon red pepper paste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
8 ounces beer (preferably a lager or 3/4 cup white wine)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 -2 cup water
1 lb shrimp, 18/20 size peel on (I prefer zipperback headless shrimp, although my husband prefers the traditional head on shrimp)

Steps:

  • Place saucepan on burner at med. high heat, add olive oil and onions, saute until translucent (about 4-5 min.).
  • Add garlic, pimenta and tomato paste stir until blended. You may have to thin this mixture out a little bit with some of the beer/wine.
  • Add 1/2 of the parsley.
  • Add shrimp, stir and saute for 2-3 minutes coating the shrimp with the tomato/pimenta mixture.
  • Add remaining beer/wine and add water, just enough to cover.
  • Cook on med. heat for approximately 10 minutes or until the shells are easily peeled from the shrimp. (note: I have been known to leave this on my stove for an hour or more. As long as there is still juice covering the shrimp they are okay. For some unknown reason you can't seem to over cook them).
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp from the cooking liquid and serve with remainder of parsley sprinkle over.
  • Hint reserve the cooking liquid. It can be used: (a) to store leftover shrimp, if any, to reheat; (b) to cook white rice in (wonderful flavour); or (c) to dip crusty fresh bread into.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.3, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 220.9, Sodium 324.9, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 25.1

PORTUGUESE SPICY SHRIMP



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This is a family favorite. We serve it with a plain white rice that will absorb the delicious sauce....finger licking. Sometimes we decorate the platter with whole boiled eggs.

Provided by Chef Gorete

Categories     Portuguese

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs large raw shrimp, with the shell & deveined
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
5 sprigs parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 (10 ounce) bottle beer
oil (enough to cover the base of the pan)

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan with oil, saute the onions and garlic for several minutes. Add all of the spices, parsley, chicken bouillon, tomato paste, pepper sauce, and half of the beer and let the sauce simmer for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Once simmered, add the shrimp and remaining beer. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings to suite your taste. Once the sauce has been absorbed by the shrimp and the shrimp have turned pink, remove from the pan and serve.

PORTUGUESE SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS



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Make and share this Portuguese Shrimp and Scallops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vicki in AZ

Categories     Portuguese

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 lb scallops
salt and pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and saute for one minute.
  • Increase heat to high and add mushrooms. Saute until done.
  • Add tomato paste and stir.
  • Add wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil.
  • Add shrimp and green onions. Cook one minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add scallops and cook 3 minutes or until scallops are opaque.
  • Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley.

PORTUGUESE SHRIMP



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Wonderful tasting shrimp. Easy to make.

Provided by Dave

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Portuguese

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (12 fluid ounce) can ale, divided
5 sprigs parsley, stemmed and chopped
2 teaspoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons Portuguese hot pepper sauce (pimenta)
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon ground paprika
2 pounds unpeeled large shrimp, deveined
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley, tomato paste, hot pepper sauce, chicken bouillon, and paprika. Pour in half of the ale; simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour remaining ale into the skillet; add shrimp. Season with salt. Cook until shrimp absorbs the liquid and turns pink, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 172.9 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 614 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

PORTUGUESE SHRIMP



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I received this recipe nearly 40 years ago from a co-worker who was raised in Portugal. She made this Portuguese shrimp dish for an office potluck and everyone wanted the recipe! It is easy to make, impressive to serve, and delicious. The sauce is also good served on fish fillets. -Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup diced pimientos, drained
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
4 cups hot cooked rice
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and green pepper; cook until onion starts to turn brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, orange juice, pimientos, zest, salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add shrimp; simmer, covered, until shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes. Serve with rice.Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 566mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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