**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary adventure to the Caribbean, where flavors dance and spices ignite. Embark on a journey of crispy and succulent Caribbean Shrimp Spring Rolls, tantalizing Shrimp Tacos bursting with vibrant flavors, and a refreshing Shrimp Ceviche that captures the essence of the Caribbean Sea. These delectable dishes, adorned with the vibrant colors and aromas of the islands, promise an unforgettable culinary experience.**
**1. Caribbean Shrimp Spring Rolls:**
Indulge in the golden-brown perfection of these spring rolls, where juicy shrimp, crisp vegetables, and aromatic herbs unite in a harmonious symphony of flavors. Each bite reveals a delightful combination of textures, from the tender shrimp to the crunchy vegetables, all enveloped in a crispy spring roll wrapper. Dip them in the accompanying sweet and tangy dipping sauce for an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more.
**2. Shrimp Tacos:**
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean in every bite of these tantalizing shrimp tacos. Perfectly seasoned shrimp, grilled to perfection, rest atop soft tortillas, ready to be adorned with a medley of colorful toppings. From the zesty pico de gallo to the creamy avocado slices, each ingredient adds a unique layer of flavor, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds.
**3. Shrimp Ceviche:**
Immerse yourself in the refreshing allure of this classic Caribbean dish, where succulent shrimp bask in a zesty marinade of citrus juices, herbs, and spices. The shrimp, cooked gently by the acidity of the marinade, retain their delicate texture while absorbing the vibrant flavors of the sea. Served chilled, this ceviche is a delightful symphony of tangy, savory, and refreshing notes that will transport you to the sun-kissed beaches of the Caribbean.
**Embark on this culinary journey and let the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean dance on your palate. These recipes offer a tantalizing exploration of the region's rich culinary heritage, promising an unforgettable dining experience.**
SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS
I began making these egg rolls in college in my Food Science course, and I have made them countless times since with my own student. For best results, make sure the filling is cool before placing it into wrappers and the oil is hot-the egg rolls should sizzle when put into oil. -Laura Bakker, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 1 dozen (1 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and bouillon granules. Whisk in water and vinegar until smooth. Add the green pepper, pimientos, soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened; set aside., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar and salt. Stir in soy sauce until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp and garlic in 1 teaspoon oil until shrimp turns pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry the cabbage, mushrooms, water chestnuts and carrot in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes or until carrot is crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add shrimp and green onions; set aside to cool., With one corner of egg roll wrapper facing you, place 1/3 cup shrimp mixture just below center of wrapper. Cover remaining wrappers with a damp paper towel until ready to use. Fold bottom corner over filling. Moisten remaining edges of wrapper with water. Fold side corners toward center over filling. Roll spring roll up tightly, pressing at tip to seal. Repeat., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry spring rolls, a few at a time, for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
FRIED SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS
Try these Asian-inspired shrimp spring rolls for lunch, or slice them in bite-sized pieces for a tasty, crunchy appetizer. It's best to resist using a food processor, because it will make the vegetables too watery.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Soak bean thread noodles and shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes until soft. Drain. Cut noodles into 1-inch pieces. Mince shiitake mushrooms.
- Combine noodles, mushrooms, onion, jicama, and green onions in a large bowl.
- Halve each shrimp lengthwise and cut each half into three 1-inch pieces. Lightly flatten each piece and add to the vegetables. Add egg, fish sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Use a large wooden spoon or your hands to mix together.
- Cut each spring roll wrapper diagonally into 2 triangles. Separate the wrappers and cover them with plastic wrap to keep from drying out.
- Place a small bowl of water near the work surface. Working quickly, lay a triangle-shaped spring roll wrapper on a work surface, with the longest side of the triangle closest to you. Place about 2 tablespoons of shrimp mixture in the middle of the triangle, about 1/2 inch from the bottom edge. Bring the left and right points of the triangle over the shrimp mixture, overlapping the points. Begin rolling the wrapper toward the remaining triangle point, tucking the wrapper around the shrimp mixture as you roll.
- Dip the fingers of your working hand in the water and moisten the edges of the final point, then complete the roll. Set aside on a sheet of waxed paper, and continue forming the remaining spring rolls until you have completed about 15.
- Pour enough oil in an 11-inch skillet to be 1/2-inch deep and heat over medium-high until shimmering. While the oil is heating, complete the remaining spring rolls.
- Place 7 or 8 spring rolls into the hot oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Space spring rolls about 1/2 inch apart to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Remove to a cooling rack placed over paper towels. Continue frying in batches until all the spring rolls are done.
- To make the dipping sauce, combine hot water and sugar and stir until sugar has dissolved. Add fish sauce, lime juice, and sambal oelek and stir to combine. Pour dipping sauce into individual serving bowls.
- Place each spring roll on a lettuce leaf. Add mint and cilantro leaves. Wrap up, creating a bundle. Serve with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 43.3 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 723 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 8 spring rolls
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Score the shrimp on the underside in three equally spaced horizontal cuts. Press firmly on the shrimp to straighten.
- In a soup pot, combine 4 cups water, the wine, bay leaf, lime juice and salt and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat, add in the shrimp and cover until the shrimp are pink, about 4 minutes. Scoop out the shrimp and shock in ice water to stop the cooking. Then drain and dry. Reserve the poaching liquid, keeping it hot but not simmering.
- Add the vermicelli to the hot poaching liquid (no need to simmer or boil the water because that may over cook the noodles). Cook until just al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Toss the carrots, cucumbers and red bell peppers with the rice wine vinegar and soy sauce.
- Dip each rice paper wrapper in warm water, one at a time, for a second (no longer or they will get too soft). The wrapper should still feel somewhat hard when you first start working with it. By the time you finish getting all of your fillings in, the wrapper will have continued to soften. Layer the first one with 2 shrimp, a basil leaf, jalapeno slice, some vermicelli and vegetables. Gently wrap like a tiny burrito and cut on the sharp bias. Serve with Peanut Dipping Sauce.
- Add the peanut oil to a small saute pan over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute, and then turn off the heat. Then add the peanut butter, hoisin, sambel olek and 3 tablespoons water and mix together. You may need to add a little extra water if the mixture is too thick. Garnish with the chopped peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 18 milligrams, Sodium 554 milligrams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 5 grams
SPRINGING SHRIMP ROLLS
Provided by Guy Fieri
Categories appetizer
Time 54m
Yield 12 appetizer portions
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, add shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until cooked through, but not tough. Set in an ice bath. Slice shrimp in half from tip to tip and set aside. In a small bowl, pour hot tap water over noodles and set aside to soften, about 10 to 15 minutes. While noodles are soaking, prepare vegetables and herbs. Drain the noodles and cut with kitchen shears into 4-inch lengths. Set aside.
- Prepare an area to work easily for assembly of rolls. Line all vegetables and herbs in front of you along with shrimp and noodles. Have a roll of clear plastic wrap handy. A silicone baking sheet works well as a nonstick surface to work on, but you can use a clean cutting board as well. Fill a shallow bowl (a pie dish works great) with warm tap water and submerge 1 rice paper round into water for 10 to 15 seconds to soften.
- Gently remove rice paper sheet from water, place on work surface. In the center of rice paper, place 3 shrimp halves (striped side down) on rice paper. Top with 1/4 cup noodles. Top with 2 sticks cucumber, 2 sticks carrots, 2 sticks jicama, 3 pieces green onion, 3 tablespoons napa cabbage, 4 tablespoons bean sprouts, and a pinch of basil and cilantro. Finish with 3 more pieces of shrimp, striped side up. Fold rice paper up tightly over filling, fold in ends, and continue rolling, finishing seam side down. Place in plastic wrap and roll so that the rolls can set up and not stick to each other. Repeat to create the rest of the rolls. Refrigerate rolls for 20 to 30 minutes, before serving.
- In a small bowl, vigorously whip peanut butter with a fork until easy to stir. Stir in hoisin sauce, pomegranate juice, soy sauce, mirin and sambal until combined well. Cover and let stand at room temperature until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, evenly spread remaining napa cabbage on serving platter. Remove rolls from refrigerator. Remove plastic wrap and slice in half on the diagonal. Place half the rolls on their sides on the platter and the other half on their ends, standing up. Serve with peanut sauce.
FRESH SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS
Savory fresh shrimp spring rolls with tangy dipping sauce.
Provided by Anil Goklaney
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 1h10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cover noodles with boiling water for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu strips; pan-fry until golden, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
- Fill a large bowl with hot water. Dip one sheet of rice paper in the water for 20 seconds, then lay flat. Place 2 basil leaves, 2 cilantro leaves, 3 to 4 bean sprouts, a small handful of cucumber, carrot, lettuce, and onion, 2 shrimp, and 1 strip of tofu in rows across the middle of the rice paper. Fold the wrapper at both ends and roll tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Combine chili sauce, soy sauce, and lemon juice in a small bowl for dipping sauce. Serve with spring rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 905.2 mg, Sugar 17.8 g
Tips:
- Before adding shrimp to the filling, make sure it is chopped into small pieces or minced. This will ensure even distribution and make the spring rolls easier to roll.
- Do not overfill the spring roll wrappers. Too much filling will make them difficult to roll and seal properly.
- To prevent the spring rolls from sticking together, lightly brush them with oil before frying.
- For a crispier texture, fry the spring rolls in hot oil until golden brown.
- Serve the spring rolls with a dipping sauce of your choice. Some popular options include sweet and sour sauce, chili sauce, or soy sauce.
Conclusion:
Caribbean shrimp spring rolls are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With a little practice, you can master the art of rolling spring rolls and impress your friends and family with this exotic dish. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to create a culinary masterpiece!
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