January 18, 2005
"Wild and Wonderful" Florida Shrimp Scores Points With Super Bowl Partygoers
Nearly 130 million football fans nationwide will huddle around their televisions on February 6 to celebrate Super Bowl XXXIX, the year's most watched single-day sporting event. Great friends and tasty treats are both key players in Super Bowl Sunday's lineup. When planning your festive game day menu, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recommends you include a party platter of succulent, wild-caught Florida shrimp.
"Featuring Florida shrimp at your Super Bowl party will score points with your guests," said Joanne McNeely, Chief of the Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing. "While the Super Bowl plays in Florida's own back yard, celebrate the Sunshine State by showcasing its natural resources and serving wild Florida shrimp."
Go for the goal, and savor the taste of fresh Florida shrimp as you cheer on your favorite team to victory. To star as the Most Valuable Player at your Super Bowl party, serve these flavorful shrimp recipes:
Shrimp Conga
1 pound large Florida shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 ounce bleu cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons Florida lime juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon chopped Florida parsley
paprika for garnish
Butterfly shrimp by cutting lengthwise along the back -- don't cut all the way through. Spread
shrimp open to look like a butterfly. Place shrimp on a well greased baking sheet with cut side
up. Combine remaining ingredients except parsley and paprika. Blend well. Stir in parsley. Place
approximately 1 teaspoon of cheese mixture on top of each shrimp. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake
in a preheated 325-degree F oven for 7 to 10 minutes or until shrimp are no longer translucent in
the center.
Yield: approximately 30 hors d' oeuvres.
Nutritional Values Per Serving:
Calories 222, Calories From Fat 114, Fat Total 13g, Saturated Fat 7g, Cholesterol 205mg, Total
Carbohydrates 1g, Protein 23g.
Shrimp Scampi
1 1/2 pounds Florida shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup butter
4 tablespoons minced Florida garlic
1/2 cup thinly sliced Florida green onions
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped Florida parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
lemon slices for garnish
parsley sprigs for garnish
Rinse shrimp and set aside. Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1
to 2 minutes or until softened but not browned. Add shrimp, green onions, wine and lemon juice;
cook until shrimp are pink and firm, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Add chopped parsley and
pepper before serving. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley sprigs.
Yield: 4 servings
Nutritional Values Per Serving:
Calories 398, Calories From Fat 221, Fat Total 25g, Saturated Fat 14g, Cholesterol 322mg, Total
Carbohydrates 2g, Protein 35g.
"Florida Shrimp -- Wild and Wonderful!" promotes the clean, superior quality and premium taste of this natural resource. Florida shrimp are wild caught in the fresh waters of Florida and free from pesticides. The Florida shrimping industry supports 4,400 jobs and contributes over $226 million to the state's economy annually. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourages Floridians to ask for Florida shrimp at restaurant and retail locations. For more information, including mouth-watering recipes, please visit www.WildFloridaShrimp.com.
For more information:
Joanne McNeely
(850) 488-0163
mcneelj@doacs.state.fl.us
