Kimchi Shrimp

Shrimp Kimchi with Avocado Served as an Appetizer

Gather Butter, Shrimp, and Kimchi For Asian Shrimp Scampi

I’m always on the prowl for dishes that are 4-star with few ingredients, easy to remember, and get a direct pass into dinner rotation. Yep, it’s all here!

This succulent dish is perfect for both a protein dish or even better—a wowzer appetizer!

INGREDIENTS: Serves 3-4 as Side Protein Dish or 4-6 as an Appetizer

Consider adding cold noodles, tossed in equal parts olive oil and ponzu as a bed for the shrimp

shrimp – 1 LB., peeled and deveined, [or scallops, or chunks of white fish]
garlic – 1 tsp., minced
ginger – 2 tsp., minced
kimchi – 3/4 cup, coarse purée
butter – 2 TBS.
lime juice – for garnish
cilantro – for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

Prepare the ingredients and have ready at the stove–this is a very quick dish
Heat up a skillet and melt the butter, add garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds
Add in the shrimp and cook until just pink on both sides; 90 seconds or so
Add in the kimchi and toss until warmed through
Serve with a squeeze of lime juice and chopped cilantro

SIDE DISH COMPANION: A PERFECT MATE: AVOCADO!

avocado – 2, halved, 1/4″ slices
olive oil – 2 TBS.
ponzu sauce* – 2 TBS.
toasted sesame seeds – 1 tsp. [my favorite go-to seasoning. Here’s a quick recipe]

Scoop out the avocado halves and slice
Fan them artfully on a serving platter
Lightly salt and pepper
Combine 2 TBS. each olive oil and ponzu sauce* and spoon over avocado
Sprinkle lightly with toasted sesame seeds

*Ponzu sauce is a flavored soy sauce found in most supermarkets. It is loaded with umami flavor and I promise you it will be used it far beyond this dish.

This olive oil-ponzu sauce is also delicious for pasta, salad dressing, or for veggie sautés: just combine equal parts olive oil and ponzu; that’s it!