Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary adventure that merges the fiery heat of chili with the refreshing tang of lime, creating a symphony of flavors in the form of a delectable chili lime cream sauce. This versatile sauce promises to transform ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary creations, adding a vibrant kick to your favorite meals. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect chili lime cream sauce, offering tips and tricks to achieve a balance of flavors that will leave you craving more.
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SHRIMP CAKES WITH CHILI-LIME CREAM SAUCE
A quick and easy Shrimp Cakes recipe with Chili-Lime Cream Sauce.
Categories Food Processor Mustard Onion Pepper Appetizer Fry Shrimp Cilantro Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian
Yield Makes 6 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Coarsely chop shrimp in processor. Add egg, green onion, lemon juice, mustard, cilantro, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Blend in using on/off turns. Add 1 cup panko and blend in using on/off turns. Form mixture into twelve 3-inch-diameter cakes. Roll cakes in remaining 1 cup panko; transfer to waxed-paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate 10 minutes. (Can be made up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry cakes until cooked through and golden brown on both sides, adding more oil to skillet as needed, about 6 minutes.
- Spoon 3 tablespoons Chili-Lime Cream Sauce onto each of 6 plates. Place 2 shrimp cakes on each and serve immediately.
CHILI-LIME CREAM SAUCE
Categories Sauce Milk/Cream Ginger Pepper Quick & Easy Lime White Wine Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 2/3 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in heavy small saucepan. Boil over high heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add cream and boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Mix in chili-garlic sauce. Add butter, 1 piece at a time, whisking just until melted before adding next piece.
- *Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.
SHRIMP CAKES WITH CHILI-LIME CREAM SAUCE
This is from Bon Appetit Sept 2005. Restaurant request from Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Maui.
Provided by Little Suzy Homemak
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- To make the Cakes: Coarsely chop shrimp in processor. Add egg, green onion, lemon juice, mustard, cilantro, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Blend in using on/off turns. Add 1 cup panko and blend in using on/off turns. Form mixture into twelve 3-inch-diameter cakes. Roll cakes in remaining 1 cup panko; transfer to waxed-paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate 10 minutes. (Can be made up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
- Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry cakes until cooked through and golden brown on both sides, adding more oil to skillet as needed, about 6 minutes.
- Spoon 3 tablespoons Chili-Lime Cream Sauce onto each of 6 plates. Place 2 shrimp cakes on each and serve immediately.
- Market tip: Unseasoned Japanese breadcrumbs called panko, give these shrimp cakes a light, crispy coating. Dry white breadcrumbs make a good substitute. Panko is available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.
- For the sauce: Combine first 4 ingredients in heavy small saucepan. Boil over high heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add cream and boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Mix in chili-garlic sauce. Add butter, 1 piece at a time, whisking just until melted before adding next piece.
- *Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.3, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 102.9, Sodium 543.4, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 10.4
Tips:
- For a spicier sauce, use more chili powder or cayenne pepper.
- For a creamier sauce, use more heavy cream or sour cream.
- For a tangier sauce, use more lime juice.
- To make the sauce ahead of time, simply whisk all of the ingredients together and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- When you're ready to serve, simply reheat the sauce over low heat until warmed through.
- This sauce is perfect for serving with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp.
- It can also be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables or chips.
Conclusion:
This chili lime cream sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meal, give this chili lime cream sauce a try.
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