Best Shrimp With Peas And Ham Recipes

SIXTH ENGINE'S GRILLED SHRIMP WITH TASSO HAM, BLACK EYED PEAS, AND SHERRY BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• For the tasso spice: Mix together the Espelette, basil, white pepper, anise, black pepper and mustard powder. Store in an airtight container in a dry place for up to 6 months.
• For the dry cure: Mix together the salt, dextrose and pink salt. Store in an airtight container in a dry place for up to 6 months.
• For the tasso ham: Coat the pork loin in the dry cure. Place in a nonreactive container and let cure in the refrigerator for 1 week. Preheat a smoker to 225 degrees F. Remove the pork, rinse off the cure with cold water and pat dry. Coat the pork in tasso spice, and then smoke until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, 3 hours. Let cool.
• For the black-eyed peas: Cover the black-eyed peas with cold water and soak in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Discard the soaking water and place the peas into a pot with the ham hock and large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the peas are tender.
• Strain and discard the cooking liquid from the peas and set aside. Shred the meat from the ham hock bone and add to a large saucepan with 2 cups of diced tasso ham. Brown the meats evenly, and then add the celery, onions and peppers and cook until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the black-eyed peas and turn off the heat.
• Transfer 2 cups of the black-eyed peas and the stock to a blender and puree until smooth. Add back to the saucepan and return over low heat. Stir in the butter, salt and black pepper. If the mixture is slightly dry, add a little water to reach desired consistency. Let the peas warm through.
• Preheat a grill to high heat.
• Combine the sherry and Worcestershire in a pot and simmer until reduced by two-thirds. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter, hot sauce and some salt and black pepper.
• Keep the sauce in a warm place but do not return to high heat.
• Toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt and black pepper, and then grill until cooked through. Stir the spinach into the black-eyed peas and warm through. Add more butter, salt and black pepper to taste.
• Ladle the black-eyed peas into the center of 4 serving bowls and top with the grilled shrimp. Spoon some sauce over the shrimp and around the peas. Garnish with the green onions.
• Reserve any remaining tasso ham for another recipe.

GARLIC SHRIMP WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Place shrimp shells in a medium saucepan, add 1 quart water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil. Skim off foam, reduce heat, cover partly and simmer 30 minutes. Strain broth into a bowl and discard shells. Return broth to saucepan.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle shrimp with salt, toss and let sit for 15 minutes.
• Return broth to a boil and add peas. Boil 2 minutes, until just wrinkled and slightly tender. Scoop out with a skimmer or slotted spoon and set aside. Measure out 1/2 cup broth and set aside.
• Heat oil over medium heat in a wide heavy skillet. Add garlic and chile flakes. Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant and beginning to color, about 1 minute. Turn heat to medium-high and add shrimp. Cook, stirring, until shrimp turns pink, about 2 minutes. Add peas, cilantro and parsley and continue to toss in the pan for another minute. Stir in 1/2 cup broth and heat through while stirring to deglaze pan. Remove from heat, taste and adjust seasoning. Serve.

SHRIMP AND PEA WIGGLE

Steps:

• Melt butter and stir in flour.
• Slowly whisk in milk.
• Cook over low heat in heavy bottomed sauce pan.
• Whisk constantly and cook until thickened.
• Add salt, pepper and paprika.
• Add shrimp and peas.
• Serve at once over crackers or toast.

PASTA ALLA PAMELA WITH SHRIMP AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a big pot of water to a boil. Salt liberally.
• In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the baking soda and marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes (this keeps the shrimp moist with a nice crust on the outside).
• Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil to the skillet, then arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the oil. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, undisturbed, until a nice crust is formed, about 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp, then add the butter and garlic. Cook gently until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Add the wine to deglaze and let simmer for 1 more minute. Add the peas and pasta. Toss to combine. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper. Add a generous amount of Parmesan and toss again, adding the pasta water as necessary.
• Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Garnish with more Parmesan and the parsley. Serve.

BOW TIES WITH PEAS AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package directions.
• Drain pasta; return to pot.
• Meanwhile, heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Add onion & mushrooms; cook, stirring, until light brown, about 10 minutes. Then add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
• Add peas and half-and-half; season with salt, black pepper & red pepper flakes, if using.
• Simmer until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add shrimp to sauce; cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Toss sauce with pasta & a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
• Serve with grated Parmesan.
• Enjoy!

EASY SHRIMP AND PEA SALAD

Steps:

• If using uncooked shrimp, boil shrimp 8 to 10 minutes or until pink.
• Drain in a colander
• Chill shrimp 30 minutes before using. (you can use frozen cooked shrimp and just thaw under warm water until thawed, drain well)
• Thaw peas under warm to hot water,drain well.
• Place shrimp and peas in a large bowl.
• Add red onion and dressing and toss lightly.
• Arrange lettuce on plates
• Add shrimp mixture to top of lettuce and enjoy.

GARLIC SHRIMP AND PEAS WITH LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, adding peas during last 5 minutes of cooking time. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, melt 1 T. butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, garlic and salt; cook, stirring, until shrimp are pink and opaque, 5-6 minutes, adding wine during last 1 minute of cooking time.
• Stir in lemon juice, zest and remaining 3 T. butter until butter just melts. Add pasta and pea mixture; cook, stirring, until heated through, 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in parsley. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP WITH PEAS AND HAM

Steps:

• Place the shrimp in a bowl with the wine. Toss to coat and marinate for 5 minutes. Cook the peas in boiling salted water to cover until tender, just a few minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Put the oil in a wok or skillet and turn the heat to high. A minute later, add the ginger and scallions and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds.Add the ham and brown lightly.
• Stir in the shrimp, its marinade, and the peas. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.