Best 7 Poor Mans Shrimp Recipes

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"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.

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"POOR MAN LOBSTER" AND SHRIMP RISOTTO WITH TRUFFLE ESSENCE



Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound monk fish fillet cut into 5 inch cubes
2 tablespoon flour
12 21/25 shrimp diced into 1/4 inch pieces (save 4 shrimp whole)
2 cups arborio rice
3 tablespoon butter
1 small onion chopped
3 cups chicken broth or water
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
1 medium carrot chopped
1 celery stalk chopped
1 tablespoon Tomato paste
4 large tomato peeled, seeded and diced (or one can dice tomato in juice)
4 cloves of garlic chopped
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup brandy
1/2 cup heavy cream
thyme/bay leave
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoon. Truffle oil
Herb of your choice for garnish (chervil, parsley, tarragon or basil)

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



Poor Man's

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

1 cup dry crab boil seasoning (such as Zatarain's or Old Bay)
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 yellow onions, quartered
6 garlic cloves
3 lemons, halved crosswise
cauliflower, cored, trimmed into 2-inch florets
seafood cocktail sauce

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



Poor Man's Shrimp image

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

1 (8 ounce) package small seashell pasta
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
1 stalk celery, diced
2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
1 tablespoon diced onion
⅔ cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™

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)



Polish Poor Mans Shrimp Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by mytastytreasures

Number Of Ingredients 5

Chopped Onions
Butter
White Rice Cooked
Cooked shrimp, cut in halves or thirds
Ketchup

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



Poor Man's

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

1 cup dry crab boil seasoning (such as Zatarain's or Old Bay)
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 yellow onions, quartered
6 garlic cloves
3 lemons, halved crosswise
2 1-pounds heads of cauliflower, cored, trimmed into 2" florets
Cocktail sauce
Ingredient info: Crab boil seasoning is available at most supermarkets in the seafood or spice section, and at specialty foods stores.

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



Poor Man's Shrimp image

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

1 (8 ounce) package small seashell pasta
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
1 stalk celery, diced
2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
1 tablespoon diced onion
⅔ cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™

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)



Poor Man's

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

1 cup dry crab boil seasoning (such as Zatarain's or Old Bay)
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 yellow onions, quartered
6 garlic cloves
3 lemons, halved crosswise
2 one-pound heads cauliflower, cored and trimmed into 2-inch florets

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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