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World Port Seafood – Boozy Tacos and Bourbon Shrimp

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Last Updated on June 8, 2023 by Leah Hall

Two fantastic seafood recipes for you to try! And of course, they are boozy! Bourbon Shrimp and Fried Cod Tacos with boozy pineapple!

 

Seafood isn’t something that is normally associated with living in Nebraska, but every spring in the weeks before Easter, Fridays become “Fish Fry-days” as folks around here observe Lent and have big fish fries with lots of fried fish and big crowds. And while those big fish fries can be fun, they also have long lines and fish that can sometimes be pretty plain! If you want to avoid those long lines and get some really great fish, do like we did and turn to the folks at World Port Seafood and get seafood delivered right to your door!

 

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overhead shot of a platter of Spicy Fish Tacos with Rum Soaked Pineapple and fresh squeezed lime and cilantro.

Seafood

Wait, did we just say seafood delivered right to your door? You read that correctly, as the folks at World Port Seafood ship premium seafood right to your door! Being food bloggers from Omaha, we are very familiar with the folks over at Omaha Steaks, who are famous for delivering fine steaks right to your door since 1952.

 

The folks behind Omaha Steaks decided to put the experience of more than sixty years of delivering fresh cut steaks to delivering sea food. They started World Port Seafood to source, pack and ship high quality seafood right to your door!

Pub Style Cod fillets from World Port Seafood are the fish in Spicy Fish Tacos with Rum soaked pineapple slices and fresh lime and cilantro.

World Port Seafood

World Port Seafood uses sustainable practices for all their sea food, be it wild caught or responsibly farmed, all of which is cleaned and flash frozen right at the point of catch. This is to preserve the seafood at the peak of freshness. Freezing the fish right after being caught allows the fish to be preserved as close as possible to the fresh state. This also makes it easier to transport to the distribution and processing centers.

 

World Port Seafood’s freezing technique flash freezes the fish, creating smaller ice crystals and not damaging the cell structure of the seafood, which results in you getting as close to that freshly caught flavor and texture as possible! Plus with the catch being frozen and packed right away, the fish can be caught when in season and delivered to you fresh as the day it was caught!

Bourbon glazed spicy Wild Argentinian Red Shrimp sits atop a bowl of cheesy creamy corn grits in a perfect appetizer sized bite.

Seafood in Omaha

Since we are located right here in Omaha and we might be one of the biggest participants in Fish Fry-day since it is Lent. World Port Seafood shipped us their World Port Seafood Lent Favorites pack, which is a great example of some of the seafood that World Port Seafood offers. This pack features some Market Seafood (fresh fillets and shellfish straight off the boat) and some Ready to Cook seafood (chef prepared selections ready to pop into the oven or onto the stove top.) In this pack you get Pub Style Cod, 4 (4.5 oz.) Stuffed Sole with Scallops and Crabmeat, 2 (1.5 lbs. pkgs.) Fire-Roasted Lemon Garlic Tilapia Fillets and a big pack of Wild Argentinian Red Shrimp!

Fresh chopped chives top bourbon shrimp made with World Port Seafood Wild Argenytinian Red Shrimp and cheesy grits in a hearty southern meal.

We wanted to give you readers a way to use some of these great ingredients! When Fish Fry-day came about the other day, we were ready with a delivery to our door and an idea for some great fish dishes! Then we picked one of the Ready to Cook selections (2 (18 oz. pkgs.) Pub-Style Cod) and one of the Market Seafood selections (Wild Argentinian Red Shrimp) to make some really outstanding seafood for our Fish Friday. This is while staying true to our specialty of boozy food!

Pub Style Cod fillets from World Port Seafood are the fish in Spicy Fish Tacos with Rum soaked pineapple slices and fresh lime and cilantro.

Spicy Fish Tacos

We started out by using World Port Seafood’s 2 (18 oz. pkgs.) Pub-Style Cod to make some Spicy Fish Cod Tacos with Rum Soaked Pineapple slices! The Pub Style Cod is a great fish for cod tacos, light and flaky cod with a nice crispy battered coating, perfect for a crunchy bite in a delicious taco!

What Ingredients are Needed for the Spicy Fish Tacos?

  • Coleslaw
    • Mayo
    • Pepper
    • Apple Cider Vinegar
    • Cumin
    • Shredded Cabbage
    • Sour Cream
    • Salt
    • Garlic
    • Chili Powder
  • Rum Soaked Pineapple
    • Golden Rum
    • Jalapeno
    • Pineapple
    • Lime Juice
  • Tacos
    • Tortillas
    • Cod

 

Speaking of cod tacos, our Spicy Fish Tacos with Rum Soaked Pineapple slices were delicious, full of crunchy fish, creamy spicy slaw, and jalapeno and rum soaked pineapple! Spicy, sweet, tropical and crunchy with a nice little hit of rum, these cod tacos were little vessels of spicy love!

Fresh chopped chives top borbon shrimp made with World Port Seafood Wild Argentinian Red Shrimp and cheesy grits in a hearty southern meal.

Bourbon Shrimp

Our second dish uses World Port Seafood 2 (16 oz.) Wild Argentinian Red Shrimp in a really great dish, Bourbon Shrimp with Cheesy Grits! Shrimp and grits is a classic southern meal, deliciously hearty, especially when you have really good shrimp!

 

The 2 (16 oz.) Wild Argentinian Red Shrimp we received were beautiful big shrimp, fully cleaned and de-shelled and once thawed, were ready to use! We marinated the shrimp in a rich spicy sauce to give it a bold flavor and then sauteed the shrimp in the sauce to concentrate the flavor.

Fresh chopped chives top borbon shrimp made with World Port Seafood Wild Argeninian Red Shrimp and cheesy grits in a hearty southern meal.

What Ingredients are Needed for the Bourbon Shrimp with Cheesy Grits?

  • Grits
    • Cheese
    • Grits
    • Butter
    • Water
    • Salt
    • Cayenne
  • Shrimp
    • Butter
    • Bitters
    • Brown Sugar
    • Shrimp
    • Bourbon
    • Mustard
    • Canola Oil
    • Paprika
    • Chives
    • Cayenne
    • Salt and Pepper

 

Shrimp and Grits being southern, we needed a good southern spirit to add a bit of flavor to this seafood dish. We added a little bit of bourbon to finish up the dish and add a rich hint of caramel bourbon flavor! Served on a bed of creamy cheesy grits, the shrimp were delicious hits of spicy and sweet with a great hint of bourbon that makes this dish a real hit!

Fresh chopped chives top borbon shrimp made with World Port Seafood Wild Argeninian Red Shrimp and cheesy grits in a hearty southern meal.

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Pub Style Cod fillets from World Port Seafood are the fish in Spicy Fish Tacos with Rum soaked pinepple slices and fresh lime and cilantro.
Yield: 8 Tacos

Spicy Fish Tacos with Rum Soaked Pineapple

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Pub Style Breaded Cod Fillets from World Port Seafood is perfect to use in our Spicy Fish Tacos with coleslaw, rum soaked pineapple slices, hot sauce, lime juice and fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

Coleslaw

  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 Tablespoon Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Rum Soaked Pineapple

  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1/2 pineapple, sliced into 1/2 moons
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 2 Tablespoons Gold Rum

Spicy Fish Tacos with Rum Soaked Pineapple

  • 1 18oz pkg World Port Seafood Pub Style Cod
  • 1 pack Tortillas

Instructions

Prepare the cod according to the package directions.

Mix the sour cream, mayo, lime juice, cumin garlic, salt and pepper, chili powder, apple cider vinegar and cabbage in a large bowl. Set aside.

Combine pineapple, jalepeno, lime juice and Rum in a shallow bowl.

Set aside for 30 minutes, stir every so often.

Toast or warm tortillas, place in slaw, fish (cut if prefered), and place pineapple slices on the sides of the tortilla.

Top with cilantro if wanted.

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Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 taco

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 251Total Fat: 6.5gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 454mgCarbohydrates: 42.3gFiber: 3gSugar: 8.6gProtein: 6.27g

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Fresh chopped chives top borbon shrimp made with World Port Seafood Wild Argeninian Red Shrimp and cheesy grits in a hearty southern meal.
Yield: 4 servings

Bourbon Shrimp with Cheesy Grits

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Our Bourbon Shrimp with Cheesy Grits features World Port Seafood Wild Argentinian Red Shrimp marinated in a spicy sauce and glazed with bourbon and brown sugar sits atop a bed of creamy cheesy stone ground grits and topped with fresh cut chives.

Ingredients

Grits

  • 1 cup stone ground yellow grits
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Shrimp

  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 Tablespoons paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 lb World Port Seafood Red Argentinian Shrimp
  • 4 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 dashes bitters
  • chives

Instructions

In a large pot bring 3 cups of water to a boil.

Add salt, cayenne and butter, add grits with a whisk to prevent lumps.

Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Whisk in cheese a little at a time until all incorporated.

Cook 5 more minutes.

Toss shrimp with sugar and spices and bitters.

Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat, add shrimp. Cook 1-2 minutes on first side, flip and cook 1 more minute.

Reduce heat to low, add bourbon, cook 1 minute.

Make sure to breakup browned bits on bottom of pan.

Add in butter and stir.

Garnish with chives on top!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 586Total Fat: 27.3gSaturated Fat: 4.2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 538mgCarbohydrates: 43.3gFiber: 1.5gSugar: 9.4gProtein: 36.9g

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Sanaa Brooks

Tuesday 13th of March 2018

These sound so good! I NEED those tacos!

The 'Noms.

Tuesday 13th of March 2018

They are pretty amazing, we promise!

Joan Cajic

Monday 12th of March 2018

It's been a while since I had seafood and tacos just remind me of spring. They look really delicious and all I need is to create a seafood menu that I can make fast .

Diana

Friday 9th of March 2018

I love shrimp! These all look so delicious!

The 'Noms.

Saturday 10th of March 2018

Thanks so much! We had fun with these recipes.

Sprinkles and Sprouts

Friday 9th of March 2018

RUM SOAKED PINEAPPLE!!!! Oh pass me a taco and call me happy!

Fish tacos are my favourite kind and these just look amazing.

The 'Noms.

Saturday 10th of March 2018

Tacos are the best thing ever, right?! We loved this combo!

Heather

Friday 9th of March 2018

Good to know that Omaha delivers seafood now. The fish tacos look amazing (mouth-watering).

The 'Noms.

Saturday 10th of March 2018

Yep, it's such a great addition for Omaha Steaks! Thanks so much, we loved these!

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