Best 2 Five Spice Shrimp Recipes

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Savor the tantalizing flavors of five spice shrimp, a delectable seafood dish that captures the essence of culinary magic. This symphony of flavors, originating from the harmonious blend of five aromatic spices, transforms ordinary shrimp into an extraordinary delicacy. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind creating the perfect five spice shrimp, a dish that promises to captivate your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN-PEANUT CURRY NOODLES WITH FIVE-SPICE SEARED SCALLOPS AND SHRIMP



Pumpkin-Peanut Curry Noodles with Five-Spice Seared Scallops and Shrimp image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound spaghetti
Salt
5 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 inches ginger root, minced or grated
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 to 1/3 cup tamari dark soy sauce, eyeball it
1 (15-ounce) can cooked pumpkin
2 rounded tablespoonfuls mild or hot curry paste (recommended: Patak's) found on international foods aisle
3 tablespoons five-spice powder
12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
12 diver scallops, trimmed and patted dry
4 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces, then thinly sliced lengthwise into matchsticks

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot of water for noodles. When water boils, salt it and add pasta to cook to al dente or with a bite to it.
  • While pasta cooks, heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil. Add garlic, ginger, red bell pepper, and pepper flakes to the pan and cook together a couple of minutes, then add peanut butter and melt it. Whisk soy into peanut butter, then stir in pumpkin and curry paste. The sauce will be very thick. Turn down the heat to low. Add a ladle or 2 of pasta cooking water to thin sauce a bit and simmer over low heat. Adjust salt, to taste.
  • Heat a small to medium skillet over high heat. Pour the five-spice powder onto a plate with some salt. Press both sides of the shrimp and scallops into the powder. Add 3 tablespoons of remaining oil to hot skillet. Place the shrimp in the pan and cook 1 minute, flip and sear the other side until just opaque. Remove shrimp to a plate and set aside. Add another 3 tablespoons of oil to the skillet and heat back up to smoking. Add the scallops and sear on both sides until opaque. Remove scallops and add to the plate of shrimp.
  • Drain pasta and return pasta to the pot. Add the curry-pumpkin sauce and toss thoroughly. Serve noodles on 4 plated and top with scallions and seafood.

FIVE-SPICE SHRIMP



Five-Spice Shrimp image

Provided by Joseph Gomes

Categories     Ginger     Onion     Rice     Tomato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Shrimp     Spice     Healthy     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1-inch piece ginger
2 cloves garlic
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 medium tomatoes, pureed
1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 1/2 cups cooked rice
Coriander sprigs

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Grind ginger and garlic into a paste; add it and remaining spices and tomatoes to pan; simmer 5 minutes. In a separate pan, sauté shrimp 30 seconds. Add sauce and stir continuously on high heat, 2 or 3 minutes, until most of the liquid evaporates. Serve over rice. Garnish with coriander.

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp. Fresh shrimp have a sweeter flavor and a more tender texture than frozen shrimp.
  • Clean the shrimp properly. Remove the heads, tails, and shells from the shrimp. Devein the shrimp by making a shallow cut down the back of each shrimp and removing the dark vein.
  • Marinate the shrimp in the five-spice mixture. This will help the shrimp to absorb the flavors of the spices.
  • Cook the shrimp over medium heat. Overcooking will make the shrimp tough.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately. Shrimp are best served hot, so don't let them sit around for too long before eating them.

Conclusion:

Five-spice shrimp is a quick and easy dish to make, and it's a great way to enjoy the flavors of Chinese cuisine. The five-spice mixture gives the shrimp a unique and delicious flavor, and the shrimp can be cooked in a variety of ways, from stir-frying to baking. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner, you're sure to enjoy this recipe.

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