Best 4 Split Second Shrimp Recipes
SPLIT-SECOND SHRIMP
I use my microwave to hurry along the prep of this super fast shrimp scampi. It's deliciously buttery and full of garlic flavor. We love it as a main dish, but it makes an excellent appetizer, too. - Jalayne Luckett, Marion, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place butter, garlic and cayenne in a 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, covered, on high until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Stir in wine, lemon juice, parsley and salt. Add shrimp; toss to coat. , Microwave, covered, on high until shrimp turns pink, 2-1/2-3-1/2 minutes. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPLIT-SECOND SHRIMP
In Marion, Illinois, Jalayne Luckett uses her microwave to hurry along preparation of this super-fast shrimp scamp that's buttery and full of garlic flavor. Tip: Serve it as an elegant entree or special-occasion appetizer.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate, combine the butter, garlic and cayenne. Cover and cook on high for 1 minute or until butter is melted. Stir in the wine or broth, lemon juice, parsley and salt. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Cover and cook on high for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, rotating once. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 125.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 302.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
SPLIT-SECOND SHRIMP
In Marion, Illinois, Jalayne Luckett uses her microwave to hurry along preparation of this super-fast shrimp scamp that's buttery and full of garlic flavor. Tip: Serve it as an elegant entree or special-occasion appetizer.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate, combine the butter, garlic and cayenne. Cover and cook on high for 1 minute or until butter is melted. Stir in the wine or broth, lemon juice, parsley and salt. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Cover and cook on high for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, rotating once. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 125.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 302.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
CRISPY SHRIMP
Crispy batter-fried shrimp with two dipping sauces (I can't decide which one I like best). You can have this either as an appetizer or main course.
Provided by silky
Categories Asian
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Remove the shells from the shrimp but leave the last segment and the tails on.
- Split the shrimp down the back until almost completely open.
- Remove the vein.
- Place the shrimp in a bowl of ice water.
- Combine the dry ingredients for the batter.
- Mix well, then add the oil a little at a time until oil and flour are thoroughly mixed; break up any large lumps.
- Now add the water a little at a time, stirring contantly in one direction.
- Eventually the batter will become smooth and silky.
- Stop adding water when you attain this consistency of a thin pancake batter.
- Allow the batter to rest, covered, for atleast 15 minutes.
- Prepare either or both sauces to serve with your shrimp.
- Shred the lettuce and place on a platter.
- Cover with plastic wrap until ready to use.
- Place the oil in a wok and heat to 375F.
- While the oil is heating, drain the shrimp, pat dry and dip in the batter, leaving the tail exposed for easy handling.
- Line a work platter with paper toweling.
- Place 8-10 shrimp in the hot oil and cook until the batter turns a golden brown.
- Remove with large strainer to the work platter.
- Do the remaining shrimp in the same manner, making sure the oil reaches 375F before adding next batch.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the lettuce and nest the shrimp in the lettuce.
- Serve with the sauce (s).
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