Walter Scheib Key West Basted Shrimp with Fruit Salsa Recipe

June 13, 2006 | Posted by Allison as For the Grill, Celebrity Cooks, Seafood Recipe at 12:27 pm |

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Former White House chef Walter Scheib takes us to Key West is this delicious rendition of tropical shrimp.  The warm fruit salsa is a perfect accompaniment & adds to the flavor of this Duvall Street favorite.  Enjoy.

Ingredients for Shrimp Baste:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoon dark rum
  • 2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chile paste
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • S & P, to taste
  • 16 large shrimp, peeled & deveined

What’s Next:

In a large bowl- combine all ingredients except shrimp & set aside

Go ahead & preheat your grill to medium heat.

Toss shrimp in baste mix & grill on lightly oiled grill.  Turning once, cook 4 minutes on each side. 

Baste shrimp once more before serving.  Serve on top of warm fruit salsa.

Ingredients for Warm Fruit Salsa:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon jalapenos, chopped
  • 2 oz. julienne red onion
  • 2 oz julienne tomato
  • 2 oz. sliced mango
  • 2. oz. sliced pineapple
  • 2 oz. sliced banana
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon coriander
  • 1 oz. lime juice
  • Hot sauce to taste
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

What’s Next:

In sauté pan over medium heat- sauté oil, onions, garlic and jalapeños for 2- 3 minutes.

Add fruit and tomatoes, cooking for 2 – 3 minutes, don’t stir or over-mix as fruit will break up.

Add cumin, coriander, lime juice & hot sauce.  Cook 1 – 2 minutes, the fruit should be warm, not mushy.

Add chopped cilantro when ready to serve.

 

Eat well & Laugh often!

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