Balmain Bugs Shrimp With Mango Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• Lower shrimp (or bugs) into large pan of lightly salted boiling water. Simmer uncovered for 4-5 minutes or until shells have changed to an orange red color. Gently separate the heads from the bodies. Use a pair of sharp kitchen scissors to cut along the soft underside of the bugs. Pull shell apart and ease out the flesh. Cut each piece of flesh in half, lengthways.
• To make the mango sauce: peel the mango(s), remove the seeds and roughly chop flesh. Place flesh in a food processor. Add sour cream, juice, sugar and sauce. Process for 20-30 seconds or until smooth. Refrigerate, covered, until needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a little extra cream or juice.
• Dip your bugs into the sauce like a shrimp cocktail and enjoy!

Steps:

• For the spicy mango sauce: Combine the mango, chili paste, cilantro, salt and lime juice in a bowl. Set aside.
• For the coconut shrimp: Add about 4 inches canola oil to a medium Dutch oven or large high-sided skillet. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil registers 325 degrees F.
• Set up a breading station using 2 shallow bowls or pie pans. In one bowl, whisk together the flour, coconut flakes, sugar and some salt and pepper. In the second bowl, whisk together the cream of coconut, hot sauce, eggs and 3 tablespoons warm water.
• One at a time, dip the shrimp into the egg mixture, then dredge in the dry mixture, making sure the shrimp are thoroughly coated. Transfer to a baking sheet.
• Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes, making sure to turn them occasionally. Remove to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain. Serve immediately or hold for up to 10 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees F.
• Serve the shrimp with the spicy mango sauce on the side.

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the mango, basil and lemon juice; cover and process until blended. Pour onto two serving plates; set aside., Skewer two shrimp each onto six 4- to 6-in. metal or soaked wooden skewers, forming a heart shape. Cook in a large skillet in butter over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Place over mango sauce. Garnish with basil springs if desired.

Steps:

• Blend the mango sauce ingredients in blender till smooth.
• Boil the meat in salted boiling water. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until the shells are red. Pull the heads off, cut down the middle of the inner part with a kitchen shears, gently pull the meat out the meat out. Cut in half lengthwise, serve with mango sauce.

Steps:

• Heat 2 tsp oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic, ginger, 1/4 tsp salt, allspice, cumin and cinnamon about 3 minutes. Add mango, vinegar, lime juice and sugar and gently boil, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick; refrigerate in a bowl. Toss shrimp with red pepper, garlic powder and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Heat remaining 2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until no longer translucent, about 2 minutes on each side. Let cool; serve with sauce.

Steps:

• Place first 5 ingredients in a large skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Add shrimp and green onions; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/3 cup cilantro., Sprinkle with cashews and additional cilantro. If desired, serve with cornbread.

Steps:

• Shell and devein the shrimp. Place the shrimp in a bowl and add the lemon juice and salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand for about 15 minutes.
• Peel the mango and cut it in half-inch-thick slices.
• Heat the oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet. When it is quite hot but not smoking, add the shrimp, stirring rapidly. Cook for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with the shallots, and cook, stirring, for about 10 seconds. Add the vodka, cream, more salt and pepper if desired, and the pepper flakes. Cook over high heat about 1 minute. Add the mango and cook briefly until piping hot, not longer.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp and the mango to a warm serving plate. Bring the sauce to a rolling boil for about 30 seconds, add the coriander, and spoon the sauce over the shrimp. Serve with rice.