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Thursday, March 31, 2016

the best thai coconut soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 stalk lemon grass, minced
  • 2 teaspoons red curry paste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 3 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • 1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins

  • heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. cook and stir the ginger, lemongrass, and curry paste in the heated oil for 1 minute. slowly pour the chicken broth over the mixture, stirring continually. stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar; simmer for 15 minutes. stir in the coconut milk and mushrooms; cook and stir until the mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes. add the shrimp; cook until no longer translucent about 5 minutes. stir in the lime juice; season with salt; garnish with cilantro.

Creamy Pesto Shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 pound linguine pasta
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. stir in cream, and season with pepper. cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • stir parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed. blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
  • stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. serve over the hot linguine.

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

colleen's slow cooker jambalaya

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 pound frozen cooked shrimp without tails

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 20 mins

  • in a slow cooker, mix the chicken, sausage, tomatoes with juice, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and broth. season with oregano, parsley, seasoning, cayenne pepper, and thyme.
  • cover, and cook 7 to 8 hours on low, or 3 to 4 hours on high. stir in the shrimp during the last 30 minutes of cook time.

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

marinated grilled shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • skewers

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • in a large bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, and red vinegar. season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper. add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated. cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
  • preheat grill for medium heat. thread shrimp skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. discard marinade.
  • lightly oil grill grate. cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

marinated grilled shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • skewers

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • in a large bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, and red vinegar. season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper. add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated. cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
  • preheat grill for medium heat. thread shrimp skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. discard marinade.
  • lightly oil grill grate. cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

Seafood Pasta

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound scallops
  • 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta

Recipe

  • cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
  • stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. stir in cheeses, blending well.
  • drain pasta. serve sauce over noodles.

colleen's slow cooker jambalaya

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 pound frozen cooked shrimp without tails

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 20 mins

  • in a slow cooker, mix the chicken, sausage, tomatoes with juice, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and broth. season with oregano, parsley, seasoning, cayenne pepper, and thyme.
  • cover, and cook 7 to 8 hours on low, or 3 to 4 hours on high. stir in the shrimp during the last 30 minutes of cook time.

Seafood Pasta

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound scallops
  • 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta

Recipe

  • cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
  • stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. stir in cheeses, blending well.
  • drain pasta. serve sauce over noodles.

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

bubba's jambalaya

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 6 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 pound cubed cooked ham
  • 1/2 pound cubed cooked chicken
  • 1/2 pound cubed smoked sausage
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, with liquid
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 1/2 pound salad shrimp

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins

  • heat a large pot over medium-high heat. add bacon, and cook until crisp. remove bacon pieces with a slotted spoon, and set aside. add celery, bell pepper, and onion to the bacon drippings, and cook until tender.
  • add the ham, chicken and sausage to the pot, and pour in the tomatoes, beef broth and chicken broth. season with thyme and seasoning. bring to a boil, and add the rice. bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.
  • stir in the shrimp and bacon just before serving, and heat through. if you use uncooked shrimp, let it cook for about 5 minutes before serving.

tempura dipping sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon dashi granules
  • 1/4 cup mirin (japanese sweet )
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Recipe

    Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins

  • in a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. stir in dashi, and cook for 2 minutes. remove from heat, and stir in mirin and soy sauce.

the best thai peanut sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • in a bowl, mix the peanut butter, coconut milk, water, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot sauce, ginger, and garlic. mix in the cilantro just before serving.

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

marinated grilled shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • skewers

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • in a large bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, and red vinegar. season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper. add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated. cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
  • preheat grill for medium heat. thread shrimp skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. discard marinade.
  • lightly oil grill grate. cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

Sukhothai Pad Thai

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
  • 1 (12 ounce) package dried rice noodles
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 cups ground peanuts
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground, dried oriental radish
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • to prepare pad thai sauce: in a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and tamarind pulp.
  • to make pad thai: soak rice noodles in cold water until soft; drain. in a large skillet or wok over medium heat, warm oil and add garlic and eggs; scramble the eggs. add tofu and stir until well mixed; add noodles and stir until cooked.
  • stir in pad thai sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. stir in peanuts and ground radish. remove from heat and add chives and paprika.
  • serve with lime and bean sprouts on the side.

Shrimp Gabriella

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 12 large shrimp
  • 6 ounces provolone cheese, cut into 12 strips
  • 1/4 cup green chile peppers, diced
  • 6 slices bacon, cut in half
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • peel, devein and butterfly the shrimp or prawns. (to butterfly shrimp: split shrimp down the center, cutting almost completely through.)
  • insert a strip of provolone cheese and 1 teaspoon of the diced green chilies into each shrimp. fold over the shrimp and wrap with a half strip of bacon. secure with wooden picks.
  • cook shrimp on grill, basting with your favorite barbecue sauce, until bacon is cooked and shrimp is pink.

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

Seafood Pasta

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound scallops
  • 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta

Recipe

  • cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
  • stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. stir in cheeses, blending well.
  • drain pasta. serve sauce over noodles.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

ginger shrimp with fried rice

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 2/3 cups water
  • 1 1/3 cups uncooked white rice
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup snow peas
  • 1/4 cup whole kernel corn, drained
  • 3/4 pound cooked shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon butter

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • in a saucepan bring water to a boil. add rice and stir. reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • in a large skillet over high heat, add sesame oil and allow it to get hot. add rice and 1 tablespoon of butter. saute for three minutes.
  • stir in the snow peas and corn. saute until rice begins to brown slightly. add shrimp to top of rice. reduce heat to low and cover to keep warm.
  • in a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange and lime juices, onion, honey, ginger root and garlic. mix thoroughly. spoon enough of the mixture to coat the shrimp.
  • in a saucepan over high heat, combine the remaining juice mixture with chicken broth and cornstarch. bring to a boil and reduce heat. simmer until thickened. stir in 1 teaspoon of butter. serve over the rice and shrimp.

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

the best thai coconut soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 stalk lemon grass, minced
  • 2 teaspoons red curry paste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 3 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • 1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins

  • heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. cook and stir the ginger, lemongrass, and curry paste in the heated oil for 1 minute. slowly pour the chicken broth over the mixture, stirring continually. stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar; simmer for 15 minutes. stir in the coconut milk and mushrooms; cook and stir until the mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes. add the shrimp; cook until no longer translucent about 5 minutes. stir in the lime juice; season with salt; garnish with cilantro.

the best thai peanut sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • in a bowl, mix the peanut butter, coconut milk, water, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot sauce, ginger, and garlic. mix in the cilantro just before serving.

Monday, March 28, 2016

Crispy Shrimp Tempura

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
  • whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl. make a depression in the center of the flour. stir in the water and egg yolk. mix just until moistened; batter will be lumpy. stir in egg whites.
  • one at a time, dip shrimp into the batter to coat. do not batter tails. carefully place a few shrimp at a time into the hot oil. fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. drain on paper towels.

Prawn Nasi Goreng

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 8 green onions, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2 pound cooked prawns
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. swirl the beaten egg into the pan so that it coats the surface. flip the egg after 30 seconds, and cook for an additional 20 seconds on the other side. remove the egg from the pan and, when cool enough to handle, roll up on a cutting board. slice the rolled egg to make thin strips and set aside.
  • in a small bowl, combine soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, sesame oil, and chili sauce; set aside.
  • heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. when hot, add the zucchini, carrot, and green onions. stir-fry for three minutes. add the garlic, rice, prawns, and sauce mixture and mix well.
  • remove from heat and serve immediately, topped with the egg strips and chopped chives.

Creamy Pesto Shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 pound linguine pasta
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. stir in cream, and season with pepper. cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • stir parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed. blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
  • stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. serve over the hot linguine.

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

marinated grilled shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • skewers

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • in a large bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, and red vinegar. season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper. add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated. cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
  • preheat grill for medium heat. thread shrimp skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. discard marinade.
  • lightly oil grill grate. cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

shrimp tetrazzini

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 8 ounces shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup
  • 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins

  • cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. drain well.
  • over a medium-low heat melt butter in a medium saucepan. add onion to melted butter and stir until onion is soft. add shrimp and mushrooms, cook for 5 minutes stirring often. remove shrimp mixture from saucepan, place in a medium size bowl and set aside.
  • remove saucepan from heat. combine flour, mayonnaise, salt, milk, and in the saucepan. mix well. return the saucepan to the heat and cook until sauce thickens.
  • pour sauce into the bowl containing the shrimp mixture. add the spaghetti to the bowl and mix well.
  • place all ingredients in a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish (baking pan). sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top of the mixture. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 minutes.

tempura dipping sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon dashi granules
  • 1/4 cup mirin (japanese sweet )
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Recipe

    Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins

  • in a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. stir in dashi, and cook for 2 minutes. remove from heat, and stir in mirin and soy sauce.

Sukhothai Pad Thai

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
  • 1 (12 ounce) package dried rice noodles
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 cups ground peanuts
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground, dried oriental radish
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • to prepare pad thai sauce: in a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and tamarind pulp.
  • to make pad thai: soak rice noodles in cold water until soft; drain. in a large skillet or wok over medium heat, warm oil and add garlic and eggs; scramble the eggs. add tofu and stir until well mixed; add noodles and stir until cooked.
  • stir in pad thai sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. stir in peanuts and ground radish. remove from heat and add chives and paprika.
  • serve with lime and bean sprouts on the side.

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Shrimply Delicious Shrimp Salad

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 pound large peeled and deveined cooked shrimp
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • in a large bowl, gently toss the shrimp, celery, carrot, onion, eggs, and mayonnaise. season with salt and pepper. chill until ready to serve.

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

Seafood Pasta

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound scallops
  • 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta

Recipe

  • cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
  • stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. stir in cheeses, blending well.
  • drain pasta. serve sauce over noodles.

Seafood Pasta

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound scallops
  • 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta

Recipe

  • cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
  • stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. stir in cheeses, blending well.
  • drain pasta. serve sauce over noodles.

Saturday, March 26, 2016

colleen's slow cooker jambalaya

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 pound frozen cooked shrimp without tails

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 20 mins

  • in a slow cooker, mix the chicken, sausage, tomatoes with juice, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and broth. season with oregano, parsley, seasoning, cayenne pepper, and thyme.
  • cover, and cook 7 to 8 hours on low, or 3 to 4 hours on high. stir in the shrimp during the last 30 minutes of cook time.

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

fiery dragon stir-fry

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (20 ounce) can dole® pineapple chunks
  • 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pound fresh or thawed medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen oriental vegetable medley
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 4 cups cooked white or brown rice

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • drain pineapple; reserve 1/4 cup juice.
  • stir together reserved juice, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, pepper, garlic and 1/2 cup water; set aside.
  • combine shrimp with remaining 1 tablespoon each cornstarch and soy sauce. heat oil in hot wok or large skillet over high heat. add shrimp and stir-fry 2 minutes; remove. add frozen vegetables and ginger; stir-fry 4 minutes. pour in reserved soy sauce mixture and shrimp; cook, stirring, 1 minute or until sauce boils and thickens. stir in pineapple chunks and heat through. serve over rice.

marinated grilled shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • skewers

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • in a large bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, and red vinegar. season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper. add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated. cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
  • preheat grill for medium heat. thread shrimp skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. discard marinade.
  • lightly oil grill grate. cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

Friday, March 25, 2016

marinated grilled shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • skewers

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • in a large bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, and red vinegar. season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper. add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated. cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
  • preheat grill for medium heat. thread shrimp skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. discard marinade.
  • lightly oil grill grate. cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

Shrimply Delicious Shrimp Salad

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 pound large peeled and deveined cooked shrimp
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 large carrot, shredded
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • in a large bowl, gently toss the shrimp, celery, carrot, onion, eggs, and mayonnaise. season with salt and pepper. chill until ready to serve.

Creamy Pesto Shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 pound linguine pasta
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. stir in cream, and season with pepper. cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • stir parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed. blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
  • stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. serve over the hot linguine.

the best thai coconut soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 stalk lemon grass, minced
  • 2 teaspoons red curry paste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 3 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • 1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins

  • heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. cook and stir the ginger, lemongrass, and curry paste in the heated oil for 1 minute. slowly pour the chicken broth over the mixture, stirring continually. stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar; simmer for 15 minutes. stir in the coconut milk and mushrooms; cook and stir until the mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes. add the shrimp; cook until no longer translucent about 5 minutes. stir in the lime juice; season with salt; garnish with cilantro.

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

Thursday, March 24, 2016

the best thai peanut sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • in a bowl, mix the peanut butter, coconut milk, water, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot sauce, ginger, and garlic. mix in the cilantro just before serving.

mary's christmas shrimp tree

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 bunch beet greens
  • 1 slice process american cheese
  • 1 pound cooked medium shrimp with tails intact
  • 1 (14.25 ounce) can baby corn, drained
  • 1 (6 ounce) can whole black olives, drained
  • 1 (5 ounce) jar pimiento-stuffed green olives, drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can jalapeno pepper slices

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • wrap a 9 inch tall styrofoam cone with aluminum foil, covering completely. use toothpicks to attach beet greens, with the undersides facing outward, to the cone. cut off the exposed pieces of toothpick with strong scissors. place the slice of cheese on a dry serving plate. set the cone the cheese to anchor.
  • use frilly toothpicks to attach shrimp, baby corn, black olives, green olives and jalapeno slices to the cone to look like decorations. scatter any leftover vegetables around the base of the tree. serve with your choice of colorful purchased dipping sauces, like cocktail sauce, remoulade sauce, or guacamole.

Seafood Pasta

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound scallops
  • 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta

Recipe

  • cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
  • stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. stir in cheeses, blending well.
  • drain pasta. serve sauce over noodles.

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

shrimp and crab casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 pound crab meat
  • 2 (12 ounce) packages frozen shrimp, thawed
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 10 buttery round crackers, crushed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 3 quart casserole dish.
  • in a saucepan, bring water to a boil. add rice and stir. reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • combine crab meat, shrimp, rice, mayonnaise, onion, milk, hot sauce, and almonds in casserole dish. mix well.
  • cover top of casserole with crumbled crackers. bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until casserole is bubbling.

brandied shrimp with pasta

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry fettuccini noodles
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup dry white
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. saute shrimp until pink. stir in green onions, garlic and . carefully ignite with a match, or the gas flame. cook for 2 minutes. add chopped tomatoes, and cook 2 minutes. stir in and butter, and season with basil, salt and pepper. cook for 3 minutes. stir in parmesan. toss with pasta until evenly coated.

marinated grilled shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • skewers

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • in a large bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, and red vinegar. season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper. add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated. cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
  • preheat grill for medium heat. thread shrimp skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. discard marinade.
  • lightly oil grill grate. cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

colleen's slow cooker jambalaya

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 pound frozen cooked shrimp without tails

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 20 mins

  • in a slow cooker, mix the chicken, sausage, tomatoes with juice, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and broth. season with oregano, parsley, seasoning, cayenne pepper, and thyme.
  • cover, and cook 7 to 8 hours on low, or 3 to 4 hours on high. stir in the shrimp during the last 30 minutes of cook time.

cioppino

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups white
  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 1 1/2 pounds bay scallops
  • 18 small clams
  • 18 mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 1 1/2 cups crabmeat
  • 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets, cubed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • over medium-low heat melt butter in a large stockpot, add onions, garlic and parsley. cook slowly, stirring occasionally until onions are soft.
  • add tomatoes to the pot (break them into chunks as you add them). add chicken broth, bay leaves, basil, thyme, oregano, water and . mix well. cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • stir in the shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels and crabmeat. stir in fish, if desired. bring to boil. lower heat, cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes until clams open. ladle soup into bowls and serve with warm, crusty bread!

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

Sukhothai Pad Thai

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
  • 1 (12 ounce) package dried rice noodles
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 cups ground peanuts
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground, dried oriental radish
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • to prepare pad thai sauce: in a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and tamarind pulp.
  • to make pad thai: soak rice noodles in cold water until soft; drain. in a large skillet or wok over medium heat, warm oil and add garlic and eggs; scramble the eggs. add tofu and stir until well mixed; add noodles and stir until cooked.
  • stir in pad thai sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. stir in peanuts and ground radish. remove from heat and add chives and paprika.
  • serve with lime and bean sprouts on the side.

Seafood Pasta

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound scallops
  • 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta

Recipe

  • cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
  • stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. stir in cheeses, blending well.
  • drain pasta. serve sauce over noodles.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

marinated grilled shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • skewers

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • in a large bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, and red vinegar. season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper. add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated. cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
  • preheat grill for medium heat. thread shrimp skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. discard marinade.
  • lightly oil grill grate. cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

mobile bay seafood gumbo

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 2/3 cup clarified butter
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 pound fresh okra, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 3/4 cups diced tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as old bay®)
  • 2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound cooked crabmeat
  • 1 pound shucked oysters

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

    Ready Time: 2 hrs 35 mins

  • melt the clarified butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until a pinch of flour sprinkled into the oil will just begin to bubble. whisk in the flour to form a thick paste the consistency of cake frosting. continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the flour turns the color of melted chocolate, about 45 minutes. slowly whisk in the water and bring to a simmer. whisk until no lumps of roux remain; set aside.
  • meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. stir in the onion, okra, and green bell pepper. cook and stir until the vegetables have softened and begun to brown, about 30 minutes.
  • stir the tomato paste into the okra mixture until no lumps of tomato paste remain. add the tomatoes, garlic, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, seafood seasoning, and roux-thickened water. bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
  • stir the shrimp, crab, and oysters into the gumbo, recover, and cook 20 minutes longer.

szechwan shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails removed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, honey, crushed red pepper, and ground ginger. set aside.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. stir in shrimp, and toss to coat with oil. stir in sauce. cook and stir until sauce is bubbly and thickened.

the best thai coconut soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 stalk lemon grass, minced
  • 2 teaspoons red curry paste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 3 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • 1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins

  • heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. cook and stir the ginger, lemongrass, and curry paste in the heated oil for 1 minute. slowly pour the chicken broth over the mixture, stirring continually. stir in the fish sauce and brown sugar; simmer for 15 minutes. stir in the coconut milk and mushrooms; cook and stir until the mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes. add the shrimp; cook until no longer translucent about 5 minutes. stir in the lime juice; season with salt; garnish with cilantro.

Creamy Pesto Shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 pound linguine pasta
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add linguine pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. stir in cream, and season with pepper. cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • stir parmesan cheese into cream sauce, stirring until thoroughly mixed. blend in the pesto, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
  • stir in the shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes. serve over the hot linguine.

marinated grilled shrimp

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • skewers

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • in a large bowl, stir together the garlic, olive oil, tomato sauce, and red vinegar. season with basil, salt, and cayenne pepper. add shrimp to the bowl, and stir until evenly coated. cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring once or twice.
  • preheat grill for medium heat. thread shrimp skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. discard marinade.
  • lightly oil grill grate. cook shrimp on preheated grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

seafood lasagna ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup minced onion
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup dry white
  • 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
  • 1 pound cooked small shrimp
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain, and rinse in cold water. preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in a skillet, cook onion in butter over medium heat until tender. remove from heat, and stir in cream cheese, cottage cheese, egg, basil, and salt and pepper.
  • in a medium bowl, mix together the soup, milk, , crabmeat, and shrimp.
  • lay 3 cooked lasagna noodles on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. spread 1/3 of the onion mixture over the noodles. then spread 1/3 of the soup mixture over the onion layer. repeat the noodle, onion, soup layers twice more. top with cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese.
  • bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.

brandied shrimp with pasta

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry fettuccini noodles
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 6 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup dry white
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. saute shrimp until pink. stir in green onions, garlic and . carefully ignite with a match, or the gas flame. cook for 2 minutes. add chopped tomatoes, and cook 2 minutes. stir in and butter, and season with basil, salt and pepper. cook for 3 minutes. stir in parmesan. toss with pasta until evenly coated.

Sukhothai Pad Thai

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
  • 1 (12 ounce) package dried rice noodles
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 cups ground peanuts
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground, dried oriental radish
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • to prepare pad thai sauce: in a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and tamarind pulp.
  • to make pad thai: soak rice noodles in cold water until soft; drain. in a large skillet or wok over medium heat, warm oil and add garlic and eggs; scramble the eggs. add tofu and stir until well mixed; add noodles and stir until cooked.
  • stir in pad thai sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. stir in peanuts and ground radish. remove from heat and add chives and paprika.
  • serve with lime and bean sprouts on the side.