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.

shrimp scampi

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup dry white
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. stir in pasta and return pot to boil. cook until al dente. drain well.
• melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. stir in garlic and shrimp. cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes.
• stir in and pepper. bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds while stirring constantly.
• mix shrimp with drained pasta in a serving bowl. sprinkle with cheese and parsley. serve immediately.

jambalaya pot pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 italian sausage links
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 3 tablespoons seasoning, or to taste
• 1 cup cooked chicken meat, shredded
• 3 drops liquid smoke flavoring, or to taste
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 1/2 cup uncooked shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails removed
• 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 beaten egg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is chewy and the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. let the rice stand, covered, for about 5 minutes. uncover, and allow to cool.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease a 9-inch pie dish.
• place the sausage links into a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook until browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. remove from heat, and cut into 1/4 inch slices; set aside. melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and whisk in flour. allow the flour to cook until frothy-looking, about 1 minute; whisk in the milk. turn the heat down to medium-low, and simmer the sauce while you finish the remaining steps; whisk often. stir in seasoning to taste. when sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, remove from heat.
• in a bowl, toss the chicken meat with liquid smoke flavoring. mix in the cooked rice, cooked sausage, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and shrimp until thoroughly combined. pour in about 3/4 of the white sauce to moisten the filling.
• to assemble the pie, trim the sheets of puff pastry to 10x10 inches; lay a sheet in the prepared pie dish. (square corners will stick out). fill the bottom crust with the rice mixture, and pour in the remaining 1/4 of the white sauce. top with the remaining sheet of puff pastry; pinch the edges to seal. brush the top of the pie with beaten egg.
• bake in the preheated oven until the crust is flaky in the center and golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

Curried Shrimp Au Gratin

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
• 3 cups water
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 pound shelled, deveined cooked shrimp
• 1 pinch paprika, or more to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. set aside.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease a 2-quart baking dish.
• melt butter in a large saucepan, and cook the onion and celery over medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. whisk in the flour, salt, and curry powder until smooth; let cook for a minute or two. gradually whisk in the milk, and bring almost to a boil, whisking constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes. remove from heat, and stir in sugar, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese; whisk until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
• spread the cooked rice out into the prepared baking dish, and top with the cooked shrimp in an even layer. cover the shrimp with the cheese sauce; push the tines of a fork all over the casserole between the shrimp to allow the sauce to soak into the rice. top the casserole with the remaining cheddar cheese, and garnish with paprika.
• bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned, about 30 minutes.

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.

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.

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.

cream cheesy cubed zucchini with lemon and oregano

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups cubed zucchini
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• cayenne pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano

Recipe

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


• heat olive oil in skillet over high heat; stir in zucchini, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. cook for about 2 minutes.
• stir in salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes.
• stir cream cheese into zucchini mixture; cook until cream cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute. remove from heat and stir in oregano.

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.

Coconut Milk Shrimp Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 green onions, chopped
• 5 fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 3 tomatoes - blanched, peeled, and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 3 large carrots, chopped
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
• 1/2 (8 ounce) can peas, drained
• 2 cups cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp
• 1 (5 ounce) package vermicelli pasta
• 1 sprig fresh cilantro, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• heat 3 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. fry 1 clove garlic and 1 chopped green onion in the hot oil 30 to 60 seconds. add the mushrooms, tomatoes, salt, and 1/2 tablespoon lime juice and cook until the tomatoes are soft, 3 to 5 minutes; set aside.
• bring a pot of water to a boil; add the carrots and cook until fork tender, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and set aside.
• heat another 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large saucepan, cook the other clove of garlic in the hot oil 30 to 60 seconds. add the cumin, coriander seed, and turmeric; cook another 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the spices to slightly burn on the bottom of the pan. stir in the jalapeno pepper, 2 chopped green onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice and the tomato mixture in with the spice mixture, scraping the bottom of the pan with a spatula to loosen the spices. whisk in the coconut milk; simmer 6 minutes.
• add the cooked shrimp, carrots, and peas to the soup and stir; simmer until hot, 3 to 5 minutes. submerge the vermicelli pasta in the soup and allow to cook until the pasta is softened, 5 to 7 minutes more. garnish with chopped 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.

shrimp stir fry

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen stir-fry vegetables
• 20 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• mix chicken stock, soy sauce, cornstarch, and garlic in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• heat sesame oil in a large skill over medium-high heat until oil shimmers; cook and stir vegetables in hot oil until softened, about 4 minutes. add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 3 minutes. stir chicken stock mixture into vegetable-shrimp mixture. continue to cook and stir until vegetables and shrimp are coated and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes more.

Spaghetti

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 fluid ounce cold water
• 12 ounces spaghetti
• 8 green onions, minced

Recipe

• in a 4 to 6 quart pot over medium heat, mix 4 ounces oil, tomato sauce, 8 to 12 ounces water, basil, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. reduce heat to medium-low after reaching a boil; stir occasionally.
• season shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; mix thoroughly and reserve.
• in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, warm 1 ounce oil and add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes; stir occasionally.
• add vegetables to tomato sauce and cook over medium heat. after 3 minutes reduce heat to low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes; stir occasionally.
• when sauce has approximately 7 to 10 minutes to cook until completion, add seasoned shrimp to sauce; mix well. bring heat to medium and stir occasionally.
• in a small dish, mix cornstarch and 1 ounce cold water; add mixture to sauce when sauce has 2 minutes left until completion and mix well.
• 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 and place in a serving bowl.
• pour sauce over pasta and sprinkle with green onions; serve.

pasta pomodoro

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
• crushed red pepper to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

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 pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• pour olive oil in a large deep skillet over high-heat. saute onions and garlic until lightly browned. reduce heat to medium-high and add tomatoes, vinegar and chicken broth; simmer for about 8 minutes.
• stir in red pepper, black pepper, basil and cooked pasta, tossing thoroughly with sauce. simmer for about 5 more minutes and serve topped with grated cheese.

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.

Pinakbet

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 pound lamb loin, chopped
• 1/2 pound peeled and deveined prawns
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/4 pound zucchini, seeded and cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/4 pound fresh okra, ends trimmed
• 1/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1/4 pound eggplant, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 small bitter melon, cut into bite-size pieces

Recipe

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


• heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. stir in the lamb and cook until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. stir the shrimp into the mixture; season with salt and pepper. continue cooking until the shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. add the tomato to the pot, cover, and let cook 5 minutes. stir the zucchini, okra, green beans, eggplant, and bitter melon into the mixture; cover, and cook until the vegetables are all soft to the touch, about 10 minutes more. serve hot.

seafood scampi linguine

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 zucchini, sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped garlic
• 3/4 cup chopped shallots
• 1/4 cup drained capers
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 1/2 pounds clams in shell, scrubbed
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup fresh basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 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.
• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• melt butter in a large heavy skillet. add red pepper, zucchini, garlic, and shallots. saute over high heat until the shallots begin to soften; about 4 minutes. mix in capers, salt and pepper. remove from heat and add clams and shrimp. toss until it's fully mixed.
• transfer mixture to a large baking dish. cover and bake in a preheated oven until the clams have all opened and shrimp is cooked. make sure the lid is not touching the shrimp or they'll burn and stick. cook about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• pour the scampi over the linguine, top with fresh basil and serve.

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.

honey-ginger shrimp and vegetables

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 3 cups fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• heat olive oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. stir in garlic, onion, ginger, and red pepper flakes. quickly cook until the onion softens and just begins to brown. stir in bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms; continue cooking until the zucchini softens, about 4 minutes.
• stir cornstarch into honey until smooth, then add to vegetables, and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. add shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 3 minutes. season to taste with salt and pepper 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.

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.

New Orleans Jambalaya

Ingredients

• Servings: 50
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 16 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 3/4 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
• 8 onions, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 pounds chorizo, sliced into chunks
• 3 pounds cooked ham, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons dried thyme
• 4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 6 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
• 4 green bell pepper, chopped
• 6 cups uncooked white rice
• 10 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 10 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs 30 mins


• chicken marinade: in a large, shallow glass baking dish, mix together soy sauce, 4 tablespoons dried thyme, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 tablespoons paprika, 2 chopped onions and 2 tablespoons black pepper. place the chicken in the marinade. refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
• saute bacon in a dutch oven over medium heat until brown. add the onion and garlic. continue to cook 5 minutes. mix in flour and sausage. cook 5 minutes more; stirring frequently. add the ham, thyme, cayenne, chicken stock, tomatoes, reserved juice and green peppers and bring to boil. stir in rice and cover. cook for 25 minutes. remove from heat and cool completely and refrigerate.
• two hours before you intend to serve the jambalaya, discard marinade and bake chicken breasts at 500 degrees f (250 degrees c) for 12 minutes, or until the flesh is firm when pressed with finger. remove from oven. cool and slice into bite-size pieces.
• reduce oven's temperature to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c). place covered jambalaya on large baking tray filled with to water. bake until warm, about 2 hours.
• just before serving the jambalaya, boil 5 quarts of water. add the shrimp and cook for 3 minutes until they are firm to the touch. drain well. toss shrimp and chicken with jambalaya mixture and 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.

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 Gumbo

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf, crushed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 cups chopped green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons file powder
• 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
• 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
• 7 cups fish stock
• 2 cups shucked oysters
• 1 cup crabmeat
• 1 pound small shrimp - peeled and deveined, shells reserved for stock

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• combine the red, white, and black peppers, paprika, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, and salt; set aside.
• in a heavy pot, 5 quart or larger, heat oil over medium heat, warming the pot first. add onions, celery, and green pepper. turn heat to high. stirring frequently, add garlic, file, hot sauce, and the pepper-herb mixture. cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• add tomato sauce, and stir as it reduces over high heat. add fish stock and bring to a boil. reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• when ready to serve, add shrimp, oysters, and crabmeat. cover, and wait 5 minutes. turn off heat, and let stand for 10 minutes. serve.

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.

House Fried Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 cup small shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup diced ham
• 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 carrots - peeled and diced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup soy sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• cook rice according to package directions. while rice is cooking, heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. pour in sesame oil and stir in onion. fry until golden, then add garlic. when garlic is lightly browned, mix in shrimp, ham, and chicken. fry until shrimp is pink.
• lower heat to medium and stir in celery, carrot, green pepper, and peas. fry until vegetables are crisp-tender. stir in beaten egg and cook just until egg is scrambled and firm.
• when rice is done, mix thoroughly with vegetables and stir in soy sauce. adjust seasoning to your preference and serve immediately.

cream cheesy cubed zucchini with lemon and oregano

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups cubed zucchini
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• cayenne pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano

Recipe

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


• heat olive oil in skillet over high heat; stir in zucchini, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. cook for about 2 minutes.
• stir in salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir until zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes.
• stir cream cheese into zucchini mixture; cook until cream cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute. remove from heat and stir in oregano.

Creamy Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter, or more to taste
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (such as kraft®)
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 pinch ground black pepper

Recipe

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


• melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; saute garlic until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. lower heat to medium and gradually stir flour into garlic-butter mixture until dissolved and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.
• gradually stir parmesan cheese into garlic-flour mixture until cheese is melted and mixture is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. slowly pour milk into cheese mixture, stirring constantly, until smooth, about 5 minutes; season with italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. cook and stir until sauce reaches desired consistency, 5 to 10 minutes.

crab casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
• 3/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 chopped onions
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups cooked crabmeat
• 1 (4 ounce) can small shrimp, drained
• 1 cup diced celery
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
• add mayonnaise, worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and onion to the noodles; mix well. stir in green pepper, crab, shrimp and celery. salt and pepper to taste. spoon mixture into an 8x8 inch casserole dish. sprinkle bread crumbs to taste over the casserole.
• bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until brown and bubbly.

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.

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.