SURF AND TURF: PORK AND SHRIMP WITH GARLIC (CERDO Y GAMBAS AL AJILLO)

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Surf And Turf: Pork and Shrimp with Garlic (Cerdo y Gambas al Ajillo) image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 (2-pound) pork loin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 cups white rice
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (16-ounce) can red beans
1 (16-ounce) can black beans
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 shallot, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, stems and seeds removed and minced (use gloves when handling these or any hot peppers)
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup mango juice, preferably with no additional sugar added
Salt, if needed, and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 garlic cloves
1 pound (21 to 30-count) shrimp, shells removed and deveined

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Rub the pork loin with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a large skillet with oven safe handles, heat the grapeseed oil over medium-high heat and sear the pork loin on all sides. Cover with foil and roast in the oven until fork tender, about 35 to 45 minutes to 1 hour. At the 30 minute mark, you will remove the foil and brush some of the mango honey sauce on the pork.
  • Bring 5 cups water to a boil in a saucepan with a lid. Add rice, butter and salt. Return to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and let cook for 20 minutes without removing the lid.
  • After the pork loin has been placed in the oven, begin the mango honey sauce. In a saucepan, heat the grapeseed oil over medium-high heat and saute shallot until translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in jalapeno and vinegar and cook for about 1 minute. Add chicken stock and mango juice, bring to a boil. Allow to reduce by 2/3, about 10 minutes. Stir in the honey and allow to thicken, about 2 minutes. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the sauce in a small bowl, cover and keep warm by immersing in a larger container of hot water.
  • Uncover the pork and brush some of the mango glaze on the pork and allow to caramelize on the surface of the meat in the oven.
  • Remove the rice from the heat and let sit covered for a minutes. Heat the beans over medium heat and keep warm.
  • Remove pork from oven and let rest.
  • Fold the beans into the rice, cover and let rest.
  • For the shrimp, heat the grapeseed oil over medium heat in a skillet and add the butter to melt. Add the garlic and saute for a couple of minutes, being careful not to burn it. Add the shrimp and cook until just pink and opaque and remove from heat. (Do not overcook the shrimp.)
  • Slice down the pork. Spoon some rice and beans into the center of serving plate. Arrange slices of sliced pork on top and arrange approximately 4 shrimp around. Drizzle with reserved mango sauce.

Meeran Mahmood
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This dish was a bit too expensive for my taste. I would recommend using less expensive cuts of meat.


Amna Gul
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make surf and turf dish.


Noloyiso Mazomba
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and the whole family loved it.


Ary h.s (jaf)
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I loved the way the shrimp and pork complemented each other in this dish. It was a perfect balance of flavors.


Christina Gudermuth
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices.


Kings Man
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The garlic sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the rest of the dish was delicious.


Paul Ribauw
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I would definitely make it again.


Sundar Shrestha
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I made this dish for my family and they all raved about it. It was a hit!


Julie Young
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This was a great dish to serve at a party. It was easy to make and everyone loved it.


juthi akter
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The shrimp and pork were both cooked perfectly and the garlic sauce was delicious.


Ch Gujjar 321
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Danecita Flores
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Overall, this dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the garlic sauce.


Md bul bul Ahmed
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the pork was perfect. The garlic sauce was also very good.


Saqib Chand
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This was my first time making surf and turf and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Neda Naser
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of shrimp and pork is delicious, and the garlic sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Gianee Serrano
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This surf and turf dish was a hit with my family! The shrimp were juicy and flavorful, and the pork was tender and cooked to perfection. The garlic sauce was the perfect complement to both the shrimp and the pork.