"Poor man's shrimp" is a delicious and affordable dish that can be made with just a few simple ingredients. It's a great way to enjoy the flavor of shrimp without breaking the bank. This versatile dish can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. Poor man's shrimp is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp from another meal. With its simple preparation and delicious flavor, poor man's shrimp is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
"POOR MAN LOBSTER" AND SHRIMP RISOTTO WITH TRUFFLE ESSENCE
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- To make the tomato sauce: In a large soup pot, heat the oil over high heat until smoking. Add the lightly floor cubed monkfish and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the fish and set aside. Add the onion, carrot and celery cook for another 5 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato and tomato paste cook for another 5 minutes. Deglaze the pan with brandy then white wine. Reduce by half and add 1cup of water (or chicken broth). Add thyme and bay leave, season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add the cream brings back to a boil; simmer for another 5 minutes. Check the seasoning. Set aside.
- To make the risotto: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add the rice and cook for 1 minutes stirring frequently. Add a cup of the liquid, cook and stir until all the liquid has been absorbed. Repeat the procedure until you have used all the liquid. Add the diced shrimp and the monkfish. Add some of the tomato sauce and cook for another 5 minutes (add more sauce as needed) the risotto should be creamy but not to liquid. Serve immediately in soup bowls and garnish with one of the whole shrimp, your favorite herb, and drizzle with the truffle oil.
POOR MAN'S "SHRIMP" COCKTAIL
Ingredient info: Crab boil seasoning is available at most supermarkets in the seafood or spice section, and at specialty foods stores.
Provided by ssej1078_1251510
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine crab boil, salt, onions, garlic, and 6 quarts water in a large pot. Squeeze juice from lemons into pot and add lemon halves. Set pot over high heat and bring liquid to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes to let flavors meld. Using a slotted spoon, remove onions, garlic, and lemons from broth; discard. Return liquid to a rolling boil.
- Add cauliflower; turn off heat, cover pot tightly, and let stand until cauliflower is crisp-tender, 5-10 minutes. Drain; spread out cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet and let cool completely. DO AHEAD: Cauliflower can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
- Arrange room-temperature or chilled cauliflower on a platter with cocktail sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3538.6, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 0.7
POOR MAN'S SHRIMP
Shell macaroni are stuffed with a creamy tuna mixture in this easy to prepare, fun to eat appetizer. Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves with toothpicks, and make sure plenty of cocktail sauce is available! Be prepared with additional 'shrimp' ready to fill the serving dish as your guests make this great appetizer disappear quickly. I keep extras in the fridge. Enjoy!
Provided by WALLEN
Categories Seafood Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shell macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cool water.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the tuna, celery, green bell pepper, onion and creamy salad dressing.
- Stuff the shell macaroni with the tuna mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 125.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
POLISH POOR MANS SHRIMP RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by mytastytreasures
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Saute some chopped onion in butter till soft. Add the cooked white rice and shrimp. Toss and cook for a few minutes. Add some ketchup until rice turns a medium pinkish color. Cook a couple minutes till warm.
POOR MAN'S "SHRIMP" COCKTAIL
Provided by Kevin Roberts
Categories Appetizer Low Fat Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Low Sodium Cauliflower Healthy Low Cholesterol Vegan Bon Appétit Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine crab boil, salt, onions, garlic, and 6 quarts water in a large pot. Squeeze juice from lemons into pot and add lemon halves. Set pot over high heat and bring liquid to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes to let flavors meld. Using a slotted spoon, remove onions, garlic, and lemons from broth; discard. Return liquid to a rolling boil.
- Add cauliflower; turn off heat, cover pot tightly, and let stand until cauliflower is crisp-tender, 5-10 minutes. Drain; spread out cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet and let cool completely. DO AHEAD: Cauliflower can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
- Arrange room-temperature or chilled cauliflower on a platter with cocktail sauce for dipping.
POOR MAN'S SHRIMP
Shell macaroni are stuffed with a creamy tuna mixture in this easy to prepare, fun to eat appetizer. Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves with toothpicks, and make sure plenty of cocktail sauce is available! Be prepared with additional 'shrimp' ready to fill the serving dish as your guests make this great appetizer disappear quickly. I keep extras in the fridge. Enjoy!
Provided by WALLEN
Categories Seafood Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add shell macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cool water.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the tuna, celery, green bell pepper, onion and creamy salad dressing.
- Stuff the shell macaroni with the tuna mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 125.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
POOR MAN'S "SHRIMP" COCKTAIL (VEGAN)
Published in Bon Appetit magazine's reader request section in the February 2012 issue. This recipe comes from chef Kevin Roberts at The Black Sheep restaurant in Richmond, VA. It's a great party option for vegans, vegetarians and people with shellfish allergies.
Provided by Wish I Could Cook
Categories Cauliflower
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine crab boil seasoning, salt, onions, garlic and six quarts of water in a large pot. Squeeze juice from lemons into the pot and add lemon halves. Set pot over high heat and bring liquid to boil. Boil for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove onions and lemon halves. Discard.
- Add cauliflower, turn off heat, cover tightly and let stand until crisp tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.
- Spread cauliflower on baking sheet and allow to cool.
- Serve room temperature or chilled with cocktail sauce for dipping.
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp. Fresh shrimp is ideal, but frozen shrimp works well too. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking.
- Clean the shrimp properly. Remove the heads, tails, and shells from the shrimp. You can also devein the shrimp by making a shallow cut along the back of the shrimp and removing the black vein.
- Cook the shrimp properly. Shrimp cooks quickly, so it's important not to overcook it. Cook the shrimp until it is pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Use a variety of seasonings. Shrimp has a mild flavor, so it can be seasoned with a variety of ingredients. Some popular seasonings for shrimp include garlic, lemon, paprika, and cumin.
- Serve the shrimp immediately. Shrimp is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will help to prevent the shrimp from becoming tough or overcooked.
Conclusion:
Poor man's shrimp is a delicious and affordable dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With a little creativity, you can create a poor man's shrimp dish that is both flavorful and budget-friendly.
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