Description
Recipe Courtesy of Chef Ryan Gall, Salu, New Orleans
- Course:
- Appetizer / Entrée
- Servings:
- 4
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Occasion:
- Year Round
Ingredients for Shrimp
- 4 colossal (U-10 count) Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Ingredients for Couscous
- 2 tablespoons cooked black beans
- 2 tablespoons julienned sun dried tomatoes
- 6 tablespoons cooked Israeli couscous
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Ingredients for Coulis
- 2 ounces guava paste
- 2 ounces water
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce
Preparation Directions
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl combine black beans, sun dried tomatoes, couscous, green onions and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a small saucepot set over medium heat combine guava paste, water and Sriracha. Bring to a simmer and stir until blended, set aside.
- Add vegetable oil to a medium skillet set over high heat. Heat until smoking.
- Add shrimp and sear, 2 to 3 minutes each aide.
- To serve, divide couscous mixture evenly among 4 plates. Top each with 1 shrimp and nap coulis atop shrimp.