Easy Appetizer Recipes
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Quick and Easy Fried Shrimp Recipes
One of the best things about shrimp is that there are so many ways that you can cook it. You can make shrimp cocktails, shrimp salads, grilled shrimp, or even plain shrimp on a stick. One of the best ways to make shrimp is to fry it with a few simple spices, and you will find that serving fried shrimp is a great way to entertain guests or visitors. The addition of shrimp to any party adds an element of elegance that other meats simply cannot, so you should consider using a simple shrimp dish when trying to show off for visitors or guests invited to your home.
Fried shrimp is actually incredibly easy to make, and you will find that the fried shrimp recipe below is as simple as it gets. All you need to do is roll the shrimp in a mixture of butter, spices, and herbs, let it cook for a few minutes, and serve it on a plate. You can fill the plate with any number of steamed or cooked vegetables, and the end result is a fried shrimp platter that will be the perfect dish for any elegant party. The best part of the shrimp dish is the simple flavors combining into one glorious recipe that will enchant and delight those who eat it.
Shrimp is very easy to cook, and you will find that whipping up nearly any shrimp dish is much easier than you might imagine. However, it is essential that you remember to buy the shrimp on the day that you are going to prepare the dish. Shrimp is like all other seafood in that it tends to go bad fairly quickly. If you live in a hot climate, you may find that your shrimp has spoiled from one day to the next, so it is best that you buy your shrimp on the same day that you are going to make the fry shrimp recipe below.
Butter-Fry Shrimp
Ingredients -
1 pound of large shrimp
4 ounces of salted butter
Basil
Thyme
Parsley
Lemon Salt
Pepper
Ground or crushed red chili pepper
Garlic
Assorted vegetables (red bell pepper, cauliflower, string beans, broccoli, cherry tomatoes)
Preparation:
To begin, place the cauliflower, string beans, and broccoli into a pot with a small amount of water at the bottom. Steam the vegetables lightly until they are crispy.
Chop the garlic as small as possible, and do the same for the thyme and parsley. Add the crushed red pepper, lemon salt, pepper, and basil as well. Liquefy the butter in a saucepan and add it to the herbs and spices to make the butter base for the shrimp.
Once the butter is mixed in properly, roll the shrimp around inside of it until each shrimp is thoroughly coated in the mixture.
Heat a skillet on the stove, and place the shrimp on the skillet to fry. Only fry until the shrimp are properly cooked.
Once the shrimp is cooked, place three or four shrimp on each plate. Use the remaining butter mixture to lightly stir fry the steamed vegetables, infusing them with the flavors of the butter mixture.
Serve the buttery vegetables on the plate, pouring some of the melted butter over the top of the shrimp and veggies. Add the fresh vegetables to the plate, ensuring that the bell pepper is chopped into medium slices that will be easy to eat.
Sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper on top of the dish, and serve.
(Serves 5)
Fried Shrimp Recipes
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As you can see, this appetizer is actually quite easy to whip up, and it will take you just a few minutes to prepare the entire dish. The good thing about the fried shrimp dish is that it can be made all at the same time, and you can steam the veggies while the shrimp is frying. In the end, you will have a delicious appetizer that is guaranteed to be a hit with your family and friends.
