Latin Style Sauteed Shrimps

To me shrimps are really scrumptious and can be a great addition to so many dishes they make their way into all kinds of cuisine from appetizers to soups and main courses.

Cooking shrimp is easier than you think but I believe you have to start with fresh shrimp because it gives you the best flavors but with fresh shrimp you have to peel and devein the shrimp and that's not really that hard all you have to do is grab a pairing knife then make a slit right down the back of the shrimp the peel of the shell back away from the shrimp leaving the tip giving you a way to handle the shrimps.

Now we have to remove the vein and that can be a little tricky what you need to do is look along the back there you will see the vein using the tip of your knife and start removing the vein you can even run the shrimp under cool water that might make it a little bit easier it might take a minute of your time but it will be worth it when your done your shrimp is ready for cooking.

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When it comes to stacking up flavors your imagination is only limited to what you want it to be and in the Latin culture they blend flavors well they pile it in to make that flavor pop in your mouth and today I am going to add some great Latin flavors to some fresh shrimps that will be bursting with Latin Flavors that I am sure you and your family and friends will love.

Cilantro, lime and scallions lend a bright finish to any Latin dish but there are many more items that make the Latin cuisine so great like chili, bell peppers, garlic, and tomatoes items like guacamole, chimichurri, salsas and pico de gallo are also what gives Latin cuisines it's distinct flavors using these Latin flavors you can produce the best tasting meals you could place in your mouth with a great balance of favors during this blog I will share wit you a few videos and two recipes one on how to make plain Sautéed Shrimp and another called Latin Styled Sautéed Shrimp that I know you and your family will enjoy.

Now that you know a little bit about shrimp let me share with you a quick way to sauté them.

Get some butter and place it in a hot pan add your shrimp to the pan make sure you give your shrimp a little space to enjoy the butter and adding to many shrimp will make them steam not sauté and that is not what you want now if you really want some nice sauté shrimps cook the shrimps for 2 to 4 minutes and only flipping them one time if you flip them after that let them finish cooking on the other side you can tell when your shrimps are done when they are pink in color so try this just the taste of shrimps and butter will really surprise you.

When I think of Latin flavors I love to use thing like chorizo, Spanish olives stuffed with peppers and fresh basil and that it what I am going to be using when I make my Latin style Sautéed Shrimp and the main ingredients to make this dish pop with flavor is the clam juice and the tomato juice that brings it all together.

Latin Style Sautéed Shrimp

Ingredients

4 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

4 ounces of chorizo

1/2 of a large white onion, diced

2 cloves of fresh garlic, sliced

1 pound of large fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and raw

2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour

1/2 cup of tomato juice cocktail

1/2 cup of clam juice

1/2 cup of evaporated milk

12 bunch of fresh basil, chopped fine

1/2 cup Spanish olives, stuffed with peppers

Method

To begin using a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add chorizo, garlic and onions; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, browning and crumbling. Add shrimp; cook mixture with flour and cook 2 more minutes, stirring frequently. Add the tomato juice, clam juice and evaporated milk. Cook 2 to 8 more minutes, until sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low and add olives and basil; cook for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

Refrigerate any leftovers. Serves 6 to 8.

Now that you have viewed my recipe I want to share a video with you by my friend and fellow chef Michelle Bernstein that I am sure you will enjoy.

Celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein, owner of Michy's in Miami, makes Shrimp Tiradito from her recent cookbook, "Cuisine a Latina". A Video Bite from Miami Dish, the dish on all things local & edible. For the full recipe and loads of other tasty bits, check out www.miamidish.net.

So check out this video then try both of ours and you decide on the one you like the best. Happy Eating.