Exquisite Recipes That You Can Make With Shrimp

Shrimp meat is an ingredient that has a lot of versatility. To take advantage of its flavor, be sure to try these exquisite recipes.  They are very nutritious and elegant to look at, so they will be ideal in any celebration, whether as an aperitif, starter or main course.

Shrimp are low in fat and high in omega 3 acids. They are also rich in protein, vitamins A, D and B-12, minerals like zinc and selenium. For this reason, these recipes are not only delicious, but they are very healthy.

With shrimp you can prepare various dishes that will help maintain health in good condition. In addition, they are ingredients valued by any diner, for the intensity of their flavor and their smooth texture. Therefore, we recommend trying these recipes when you want to surprise your guests.

Garlic shrimp with hake

This recipe for shrimp with hake, apart from being very healthy, is exquisite. Therefore it may be a good idea to introduce fish into your daily diet.

Ingredients

• 1/2 stick of butter (50 grams).
• 1 bag of shrimp (500 g)
• 2 hake fillets (400 g).
• Fresh garlic to taste.
• Parsley to taste
• Salt to taste.
  

Elaboration

1. To start with, clean the shrimp and hake well.
2. Then put the pan to heat while you crush the garlic well in the mortar.
3. Then mix the garlic together with the parsley and the butter.
4. Then when you have the mixture ready, place it in the pan, over low heat .
5. To continue, ten minutes later the shrimp and hake are incorporated. They cook for 10 more minutes.
6. Finally they are served accompanied by fried or boiled rice .

Cuban shrimp cocktail

This delicious cocktail, although a little more elaborate, can be great for a slightly more special lunch or dinner. For this reason we recommend it.

 Ingredients

• 1 large lemon (20 g).
• A white onion (30 g).
• 1 cup of mayonnaise (200 g).
• A bunch of lettuce (100 g).
• 1 kilo of precooked shrimp.
• A glass of white wine (200 mL).
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano (5 g).
• One teaspoon of olive oil (5 g).
• 1 teaspoon of hot sauce (5 g).
• A cup of tomato sauce or ketchup (200 g).

Preparation

1. First the shrimp, previously boiled for five minutes, are placed in a deep plastic bowl. Lemon juice and olive oil are added. Reserve.
2. Then, in another bowl, mix the mayonnaise, tomato sauce or ketchup, and hot sauce.
3. Then mix well and add the glass of white wine.
4. To continue, add the white onion, finely chopped, together with the garlic paste, salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well and rectify the salty point.
5. Then this sauce is poured into the container where the shrimp are. The oregano is added and the flavor is rectified.
6. Finally, this cocktail is served cold on lettuce leaves. It can be accompanied with cookies.

Shrimp a la colombiana

This recipe is very easy to make. This is why it is great to incorporate shrimp, how healthy they are to our diet.

Ingredients

• Breadcrumbs.
• 1 kilo of shrimp.
• Salt and pepper to taste).
• 4 tablespoons of oil (40 g).
• 1 cup of tomato sauce (200 g).
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (15 g).

Preparation

1. To start, boil the shellfish for 5 minutes in a pot with water.
2. After draining them well, they are fried in the oil, together with the crumbled breadcrumbs.
3. Then the tomato and lemon juice are incorporated.
4. To finish they are served after seasoning to taste.

Garlic shrimp, classic style

This recipe does not require exotic ingredients and normally we will always have them at home. This is why it is a great idea for when you do not know what to surprise with in food.

 Ingredients

• Salt to taste.
• 1 sprig of parsley.
• 6 cloves of garlic (5 g).
• Vegetable oil to taste.
• 4 cups of shrimp (400 g).
• 1 chilli or hot pepper.

Preparation

1. First peel and clean the shellfish well. Reserve.
2. Then we peel the garlic and cut it into very thin slices.
3. Right after, we fry them in the oil in a clay pot or in a frying pan, together with the chilli or hot pepper.
4. Then when the garlic is golden, add the shrimp and a pinch of salt, stirring with a wooden spoon.
5. Before finishing, the shrimp are removed from the heat when they change color. They are left to rest.
6. Finally, sprinkle with the finely chopped parsley and serve.

Shrimp ceviche with tuna

Ingredients

• 1 mango (40 g)
• 1 orange (40 g).
• 2 lemons (60 g).
• a branch of coriander.
• 1 can of tuna (150 g).
• 1 avocado (30 g).
• ½ purple onion (30 g).
• 2 cups of shrimp (400 g).
• 1 tablespoon of hot sauce (10 g).
• 1 cup of white vinegar (150 mL).

Preparation

1. To start, peel and clean the shrimp well. It is important to remove the dark line at the top. Book .
2. Afterwards , finely chopped, the onion is placed in a bowl and bathed with white vinegar. Let it marinate for five minutes. Drain and reserve.
3. Then, in another bowl, place the drained tuna and add the diced shrimp. A pinch of salt and pepper is added; stir until well mixed.
4. Then we add the orange game, the lemon game and a few drops of hot sauce.
5. To continue, add the onion marinated in vinegar and the finely chopped coriander.
6. Continue mixing well and letting it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
7. Then the avocado and mango, cut into small cubes, are added and everything is stirred.
8. Finally you can serve the shrimp ceviche with ketchup sauce or crackers.

As you can see, these recipes are not too complicated to make and they give an excellent result. For this reason they are a great idea for a dinner or lunch in which you want to surprise. They are also healthy alternatives with which you will always look good.