For Many Americans, Some Of Their Fondest Memories Include Outdoor Gatherings With Family And Friends And Al Fresco Meals Featuring The Rich Flavors And Aromas Of Fresh Local Produce And Seasonal Ingredients.While Shopping For The Freshest Ingredients, Remember To Look For Local Ingredients That Are Packed With Flavor, As Are Certified Wild American Shrimp, Caught From The Open Waters Along The Gulf And South Atlantic."Wild-caught Shrimp Are Fresh, Succulent And Tender Unlike 85 Percent Of The Shrimp, Which Are Imported And Pond-raised," Said Chef Dean James Max, Executive Chef Of 3030 Ocean Located In Marriott's Harbor Beach Resort And Spa In Fort Lauderdale. He Has Received Rave Reviews For His Fresh, Simple And Healthy Style, Which Stems From A Philosophy Of Natural And Traditional Preparation Using Impeccable Ingredients. A Typical Four-ounce Portion Of Wild American Shrimp Has Just 112 Calories, When Served Steamed, Boiled, Grilled Or Baked, So It Can Be A Refreshing Way To Lighten Up Your Menu. You May Care To Try This Recipe From Chef Dean James Max's New Seafood Cookbook, "A Life By The Sea." "When You Ask For Certified Wild American Shrimp At A Restaurant Or Seafood Counter, You're Supporting An Important American Industry That Spans Generations," Added Max.Sesame Wild American Shrimp With Avocado Pure And Citrus SauceServes 618 Jumbo Wild American Shrimp (under 10 Size)1 Cup Flour1 Cup Soda Waterpinch Sesame Seedspinch Baking Soda6 Cups Peanut Oil3 Avocados2 Tbs. Sesame Oil2 Limes1 Shallot1 Cup Florida Citrus Sauce Whisk The Flour, Sesame Seeds, Baking Soda, Soda Water And Salt. Chill The Batter In The Refrigerator Until Needed. Clean The Shells From The Body Of The Shrimp And Devein Them. Heat The Peanut Oil In A Small Deep Fryer To 350 Degrees. Dip The Shrimp In The Batter While Holding The Tail Fins. Carefully, Dip The Shrimp Three Quarters Of The Way Into The Oil And Hold It There For 4 Seconds Before Letting It Go. Repeat The Process For All The Shrimp. You Will Have To Fry The Shrimp In Batches Of 3-4 At A Time. Transfer Them To A Warm Plate Covered With A Paper Towel. Season Them With Fine Sea Salt When They Come Out Of The Oil. Pure The Flesh Of The Avocado With The Sesame Oil, Lime Juice, Minced Shallot And Salt. Spoon Equal Amounts Of The Avocado Pure On Each Of The 6 Plates. Position 3 Of The Shrimp In The Avocado Pure. Drizzle 2 Tablespoons Of The Citrus Sauce Around.Florida Citrus SauceYields 1 Cup1 Grapefruit 2 Oranges 1 Lemon1 Lime 1 Tangerine2 Kumquats1 Stalk Lemongrass (chopped)1 Tbs. Fresh Chopped Ginger1 Tbs. Coriander Seeds1 Tbs. Fennel Seeds2 Shallots (minced)2 Tbs. Rice Vinegar2 Tbs. Fresh-pressed Peanut Oil34 Cup Grape Seed OilZest, Segment And Juice The Grapefruit, Oranges, Lemon, Lime And Tangerine. Thinly Slice The Kumquats And Remove Their Seeds. Place The Segments And The Kumquats In A Bowl. Place The Citrus Juice, Zest, Ginger, Lemongrass, Coriander, Fennel And Shallots In A Small Pot To Reduce Over A Medium Flame. When The Juice Has Reduced To Just Before A Paste, Press It Through A Fine Mesh Strainer. Add It To The Bowl With The Segments And Whisk In The Vinegar And Oils. Season With Salt And Fresh Ground Pepper.
