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 grits or on toast with a spicy saffron butter. Check out some of the crustacean-y offerings below and book your table for the dining deals.
Anthem – Shrimp and Grits with crispy pancetta and balsamic reduction
Elephant Walk (South End) – Natural shrimp sautéed in a fragrant lemongrass, shallot, garlic and jalapeño sauce, with cubanelle pepper, plum tomato and Asian basil; served with jasmine rice
Matadora – Shrimp toast with wild shrimp, spicy saffron butter and garlic toast
North 26 – Grilled spicy shrimp skewer with mango, mint, shishito peppers, baby arugula and a citrus vinaigrette
Yard House Fenway – Coconut shrimp with spicy green papaya salad, sweet chili sauce and basil pesto
