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Camarones enchipotlados is a traditional dish originating from Central Mexico. Although there are many variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of shrimps, tomatoes, olive oil, chipotle chiles, ginger, garlic, orange juice and zest, salt, and pepper.
The tomatoes are halved, seasoned with salt and pepper, brushed with olive oil, and roasted in the oven. The shrimps are marinated in a mixture of tomatoes, hot peppers, and ginger. Orange zest and juice, garlic, and ginger are fried in olive oil and simmered for a few minutes.
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Boiling is the most popular and simplest way of preparing a Maine lobster. Live lobsters are plopped into a large pot of boiling water seasoned with sea salt and cooked depending on the size of the lobster — the bigger the lobster, the longer the cooking time.
Once the lobster is in the water, it’s important to time the cooking so it doesn’t overcook, as the meat will be tough and rubbery. Also, lobsters need to be treated humanely. Hence, placing the lobsters in the freezer for 30-60 minutes before cooking is recommended so they fall asleep.
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Tacos gobernador (lit. governor's tacos) are Mexican tacos named after a Sinaloan governor. In order to prepare the dish, warm tortillas are filled with a combination of shrimps, grated cheese, coriander, onions, and tomatoes. The tortillas are then folded in half, brushed with butter, and cooked on a griddle over medium heat.
When served, tacos gobernador are often accompanied by lime wedges and hot chili sauce. Apart from Sinaloa, these tacos are also quite popular in Baja California.
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View morePescado zarandeado is a signature dish of the Mexican Nayarit region. It is a simple meal made by cooking local fish (preferably red snapper) over mangrove wood charcoal, which gives off a distinctive smoke that permeates the lightly salted fish.
Today, some cooks like to add spices and hot chilis to the dish instead of using only salt, which accentuates the natural flavors of fish. The name of the dish is derived from the word zaranda, referring to the name of the grill used in the preparation of fish.
Camarones en salsa de tamarindo is a traditional dish originating from Central Mexico. The dish is usually made with a combination of shrimps, onions, chipotle chiles, garlic, tamarind paste, stock, butter, coriander, and salt. The shrimp shells, butter, onions, chiles, garlic, and tamarind paste are sautéed in butter and then mixed with the stock.
The mixture is simmered, processed, and strained. The shrimps are cooked in butter, mixed with the sauce, and the dish is then garnished with coriander before serving.
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Poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish that is made with small pieces of fresh and raw fish or seafood, which are combined with finely chopped vegetables, herbs, condiments, and seasonings. Although traditional poke uses either ahi tuna (yellowfin tuna) or octopus, the variations on this dish are endless these days, including poke with salmon, mussels, crabmeat, or oysters, as well as vegetarian versions with diced avocados.
Typical ingredients apart from the raw fish or seafood include sweet onions, garlic, shallots, scallions, sesame seeds, seaweeds, candlenuts, limu (brown algae), soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and Hawaiian sea salt. The creation of poke has been attributed to local fishermen who used to combine freshly-caught small reef fish with few seasonings such as sea salt, candlenuts, limu, and seaweed for a filling snack.
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Lobster roll is a Maine specialty consisting of cooked lobster meat that is, ideally, drizzled with melted butter and placed into long hot dog rolls. Additionally, the sandwich might include lettuce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Traditional accompaniments include potato chips or french fries on the side.
Some claim that lobster roll first appeared at Perry's in Milford, Connecticut, while others claim it was first prepared at Red's in Wiscasset, Maine. Regardless of the origins, the entire state of Maine continues to honor the tradition by offering more version of lobster rolls than the first inventor could have possibly imagined, starting an endless debate over how it should be made and who makes the best rolls.
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Étouffée refers to a group of dishes with Cajun origins which are typically served as a main course (unlike gumbo, which is considered a soup) and are made with one type of shellfish such as shrimp or crawfish that are smothered in a thick sauce.
The sauce is made with either a blond or brown roux, and the dish is almost always served over rice. The name étouffée is derived from the French word étouffer, meaning smothered, referring to the method of cooking.
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Taco de camaron is a variety of taco filled with shrimps and various other ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, coriander, mayonnaise, or pico de gallo. Shrimp tacos originate from Baja California, and are often served with lime or lemon wedges on the side.
It is recommended to pair the dish with a cold beer on the side.
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View moreBBQ shrimp is a traditional dish from New Orleans. Despite the name, it has nothing to do with barbecue – instead it's either cooked on the stove or in the oven. The dish is made with large fresh shrimp (shells on), butter, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce.
The combination is baked or cooked on the stove, and it's then traditionally served as an appetizer. BBQ shrimp are typically served with crusty french bread on the side to mop up the juices.
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