Best Tangy Shrimp Recipes

TANGY SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Place shrimp and scallops in a large resealable plastic bag; set aside. , In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and paprika. Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute or until butter is melted. Stir to blend; set aside 1/3 cup for basting. Pour remaining marinade over shrimp ans scallops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. Alternately thread shrimp and scallops on metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque, turning once and basting with reserved marinade.

TANGY LEMON-GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat until warm, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp, garlic, and crushed red pepper all at once and stir together. Add seafood seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together.
• Cook over medium heat until shrimp are fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour lemon juice into skillet and stir again. Reduce heat to low; add parsley and lemon zest. Transfer only shrimp to a serving platter.

TANGY SHRIMP DIP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth. Spread into the bottom of a serving dish. Top with layers in the following order: shrimp, cocktail sauce, mozzarella cheese, green onion, green pepper, and tomato. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

COCONUT BEER SHRIMP WITH SWEET AND TANGY SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Combine eggs, beer, 3 teaspoons Creole seasoning, flour and baking powder.
• 2. Blend well.
• 3. Dip the shrimp in beer batter and roll in coconut.
• 4. Fry in oil heated to 350 in deep fryer, wok or deep saucepan.
• 5. The oil should be at least 1-1/2" deep.
• 6. Drop shrimp in a few at a time and fry until golden brown.
• 7. Remove and drain on paper towel.
• 8. SAUCE - Blend together dipping sauce ingredients.

SWEET 'N' TANGY SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp and ginger in oil until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add the ketchup mixture; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice if desired.

CAJUN SHRIMP WITH TANGY PEACH SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Mix the peach preserves, horseradish, and mustard together in a small bowl until well blended; set aside.
• Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, basil, eggs, and beer in a large bowl until smooth.
• Add the shrimp in batches to the batter, turning to coat.
• Remove with a slotted spoon, shaking off excess batter.
• Fry the shrimp in the preheated oil until golden, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer the fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Serve with the peach sauce.

TANGY TARRAGON SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium stockpot over high heat, bring 4 qts. of abundantly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the shrimp and cook until just pink, about 3 minutes. Immediately transfer to a colander and run under cool water to stop the shrimp from cooking any further (only takes several seconds; shrimp should still be slightly warm when dressed). Shake colander to drain any excess water.
• In a small bowl, mix together mayo, sour cream, and tarragon. Set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl, toss the warm shrimp with the lemon juice and vinegar. Stir in the celery and scallions. Add the mayo mixture, salt and pepper and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Taste to correct seasoning.

TANGY SHRIMP KABOBS

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar, mustard and reserved pineapple juice. Pour 3/4 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 3 hours, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining mixture for sauce., In a Dutch oven, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add onions; boil for 2 minutes. Add peppers and boil 2 minutes longer. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel onions. Refrigerate vegetables until ready to grill., In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup of reserved tomato sauce mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Keep warm., Drain and discard marinade. On 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and vegetables; place on greased grill rack. Cook, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting occasionally with remaining tomato sauce mixture. Drizzle kabobs with warm sauce. Serve with rice if desired.

TANGY TOMATILLO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the chopped chiles and 1/2 of the garlic and cook until the peppers start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatillos and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the tomatillos begin to break down and release some liquid, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Transfer the tomatillo sauce to your blender, puree, and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, season them with some salt and pepper and the remaining chopped garlic. Cook until the garlic becomes fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often. Add the tomatillo sauce and simmer until the shrimp are curled and opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve sprinkled with the cilantro.

TANGY SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cut up shrimp.
• Toss shrimp,cheese, onion, celery and onion with the macaroni.
• Blend remaining ingredients and toss with shrimp mixture.
• Chill before serving.

SHRIMP AND FENNEL IN A TANGY CITRUS SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add fennel, onion, and garlic to the hot oil and stir-fry until vegetables start to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add shrimp and red pepper flakes and cook until shrimp start to turn pink, about 2 minutes. Add teriyaki sauce, ponzu sauce, and lime juice; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 1 to 2 more minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.

COCONUT BEER SHRIMP WITH SWEET & TANGY SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• For the Shrimp: Combine eggs, beer, 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, flour and baking powder. Blend well. Season shrimp with remaining seafood seasoning. Dip the shrimp in beer batter and roll in coconut. Fry in oil heated to 350 degrees F. in deep fryer, wok or deep saucepan. The oil should be at least 1-1/2 inches deep. Drop shrimp in a few at a time and fry until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towel. Serve with Sweet and Tangy Dipping Sauce. For the Sauce: Blend together orange marmalade, Creole or Dijon mustard, and horseradish.

TANGY-SWEET SHRIMP SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the lime juice and vinegar. Whisk in the shrimp sauce, blending well. Add the fish sauce, sugar, and water and whisk to dissolve the sugar. Taste and adjust as needed to arrive at a pleasantly tangy, sweet, salty, pungent sauce. A little more lime (up to 1 tablespoon) will tame the pungency and sweetness. If the overall flavors are too intense, add water by the teaspoonful. If you like shrimp sauce, whisk in more. When you are satisfied with the balance, add the chiles and set aside for 30 minutes to let the flavors develop before serving.
• Put the sauce on the table so that diners can serve themselves, or divide among individual dipping sauce bowls. It may be prepared 2 to 3 hours in advance and left at room temperature until serving.

TANGY SHRIMP SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Mix Tomato Soup, Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce.
• Bring to a simmer on med. heat.
• When hot remove from heat and pour over cooked Spaghetti.
• Optional: Top with Parmesan Cheese or sliced Black Olives.

FRIED SHRIMP WITH TANGY SAUCE

Steps:

• Peel, devein, and butterfly shrimp, leaving tails intact.
• Sprinkle butterflied shrimp lightly with garlic powder.
• Cover and chill thoroughly.
• Process orange marmalade, lemon juice, orange juice, horseradish, and mustard in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
• Set sauce aside.
• Combine flour, baking powder, salt and paprika in a large bowl; stir well.
• Gradually add 1/2 cup oil, stirring until mixture leaves sides of bowl and forms a ball.
• Gradually add water, stirring until blended (batter will be very thick).
• Dip several shrimp into batter.
• Fry shrimp, a few at a time, in deep hot oil (360º) for 2 or 3 minutes or until golden.
• Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Place shrimp on a large baking sheet and keep warm in a 200º oven.
• Repeat procedure with remaining shrimp and batter.
• Serve shrimp with reserved sauce.

TANGY SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mayo, horseradish, lime juice, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Stir in whole or coarsely chopped shrimp and chill for a 1/2 hour.
• Meanwhile chop the remaining ingredients.
• After shrimp mixture is chilled add remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Serve on a bed of Boston or Butter lettuce.

TANGY MARINATED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a glass or ceramic bowl, beat together the oil, vinegar, and House Seasoning. Add the mayonnaise, anchovy paste, and mustard, and stir until well blended. Fold in the shrimp, bell pepper, onion, parsley, and lemon juice. Marinate overnight in he refrigerator. Serve cold or at room temperature.

TANGY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and chill at least 6 hours or up to 2 days.Remove and discard bay leaves before serving.