The ocean called … to say that Boston chefs are offering succulent shrimp specialties for Restaurant Week Boston (aka Dine Out Boston). The little seafood with big flavor is popping up on menus in casserole and stuffed in peppers, with grits, kataifi, chilies and more. Check out some of the crustacean-y offerings below and book your table for the dining deals.
Doretta Taverna – Warm shrimp with crispy kataifi, lemon and dill
Kika Tapas – Shrimp- and crab-stuffed piquillo pepper
Legal Sea Foods Chestnut Hill – Baked stuffed shrimp casserole with jumbo shrimp, buttery crabmeat stuffing and a house side
Rosa Mexicano – Wild jumbo shrimp marinated in garlic vinaigrette with tomatoes, onions, serrano chiles, achiote rice and salsa verde picante.
The Smoke Shop – Shrimp and grits with pan-seared Creole shrimp, grits, fries, butternut squash and dill