I have always liked the general idea of coconut shrimp, but have never liked the recipes that were over battered and very sweet. So, this recipe uses unsweetened shredded coconut. Sugar is added so that there is control over the amount of sweetness added. The simple panko and coconut is all that is used to coat the shrimp...no batter. The final sprinkle of green cardamom adds a unique and delicious spice to the shrimp.

A popular Peruvian dish is Ceviche, which is made with tilapia or flounder, cut in small pieces then pickled/cooked with fresh lime juice, then tossed with chopped cilantro and sliced purple onions; some people add a bit of very hot paste made from rocoto peppers. This past weekend my hubby made a very big bowl, and we had some left over, so the next day I put together the rest of the ceviche into a seafood stew. Since the tilapia was already prepared and flavored, it was a snap! You can serve this with white rice or a basket of yeast rolls, either way it makes a quick and delicious, low-fat meal that is filling and satisfying!

Goa, India's smallest state, is one of the country's biggest seafood and drink destination, owing to its coastal location. Goan cuisine is also heavily influenced by its former Portuguese colonizers. This recipe is my interpretation of a Goan dish called “kismur”. It is a type of chutney that's usually made with freshly grated coconut mixed with spices and dehydrated shrimp or fish.

Shrimp and Cauliflower Grits with Hot Sauce Butter. Gluten-free, low in carbs, creamy and delicious!

Fried shrimp are a crowd-pleasing favorite, but they're also packed with saturated fat. In this recipe, shrimp are breaded and then baked to produce crispy and crunchy treat without the extra calories.

Fresh, tangy, delectable. That is what I’ll say about a tasty shrimp salad!

We have a local trendy restaurant called Zydeco in Central Oregon that has this amazing shrimp appetizer, and they sell the sauce they use in it for $16 a bottle. Now who the heck pays $16 for a bottled sauce? Without even buying the bottle to figure out the ingredients, I cobbled together this dish that I think surpasses the taste. My husband swooned! I made it again for SuperBowl! I'm inviting friends over for it soon, it's that bread-sopping good! Yes, this is a recipe I am definitely most proud of.

Garlic Butter Penne with Shrimp- made with simple ingredients like butter, garlic, mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes.. So simple, so flavorful! This easy pasta recipe is our favorite weeknight dinner. I love to serve this with home-made salad or some roasted vegetables.

The majority of recipes advise to cut off the heads and peel the shrimps before cooking. I think that this way a lot of flavor is lost. So, my advise is: keep it as is, the whole thing. You can also use peeled shrimps. You’ll save effort and time, but you’ll lose flavor. Anyway, is a good solution for a quick dish.