Spicy Ecuadorean Shrimp Recipes

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, garlic, red pepper flakes and shrimp. Season with grill seasoning or salt and pepper and cook shrimp 3 minutes or until just pink. Toss with lemon zest, juice and chopped parsley. Remove shrimp to a serving platter leaving the garlic cloves in the pan.

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients except the shrimp in a blender and process until smooth. Place the shrimp in a large plastic bag or in a nonreactive bowl and pour the marinade over them, turning or stirring to coat. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for at least 2 hours and up to 12.
• When ready to cook, preheat the broiler or prepare a charcoal grill. Thread the shrimp on metal skewers and broil or grill, turning and basting with some of the leftover marinade, until nicely browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• In a small bowl, crush the garlic with the salt. Mix in cayenne pepper and paprika, and then stir in olive oil and lemon juice to form a paste. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with garlic paste until evenly coated.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees and line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Place the tomato, jalapenos, bell pepper and onion, cut sides down, on the pan and roast until charred, about 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and immediately turn off the heat. Allow the shrimp to sit in the water 1 1/2 minutes. Immediately drain the shrimp and submerge in a large bowl of very cold water. When cool, drain and transfer shrimp to another large bowl and set aside.
• Slip the skins off the tomato and peppers and place the tomato, peppers and onion in a blender with the lime juice, orange juice, tomato juice, sugar and salt. Blend until smooth. Taste and season with Tabasco and salt to taste. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and toss. Chill until ready to serve. Serve in small bowls garnished with chives, scallions, cilantro, popcorn and corn nuts.

Steps:

• Pour 1/2 cup lime juice over onions in bowl; toss to evenly coat. Refrigerate 3 hours to marinate.
• Mix tomato sauce, dressing, orange juice and mustard with remaining lime juice in large glass or plastic bowl. Add shrimp; toss to evenly coat. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Drain onions; discard marinade. Add half the onions to shrimp mixture; mix lightly. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Divide shrimp among 12 small serving bowls; top with remaining onions and cilantro.

Steps:

• Combine shrimp with lime juice, orange juice and orange rind. Allow to marinate at least eight hours.
• Combine with remaining ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with popcorn on the side.