Joy's Green Banana Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 small unripe (green) bananas
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced into thin rings
• 1 cup small shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 1 cup crabmeat
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 hard-cooked egg, peeled and sliced (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• bring a large pot of water to a boil. cut the ends off of the bananas, and make a slit lengthwise down the peel. cook bananas in boiling water until tender (similar to a potato). drain, cool, and remove peels. cut into small chunks and place in a serving bowl. drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the pieces, and stir to coat.
• meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. add shrimp and crab, and fry until cooked through, about 5 minutes. set aside to cool.
• add onions, green pepper and seafood to the bananas in the bowl. in a separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, sugar and bacon pieces. pour this mixture over the bananas, and toss lightly to coat. season with salt and pepper. garnish with slices of hard-cooked egg if desired.

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.

Pasta And Salmon Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (8 ounce) package tri-colored pasta assortment
• 3 tablespoons curry powder
• 3/4 pound medium shrimp, in the shell
• 1/4 pound smoked salmon, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

• fill a large saucepan with salted water and bring to a boil. add the curry powder, let it dissolve, then add the pasta. when the pasta is cooked but still firm, drain and cool with running water. drain again thoroughly and place in a large salad bowl.
• fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. boil the shrimp until they turn pink and curl slightly, 2-3 minutes. drain, place under cold running water and drain again. peel and devein the shrimp and set aside.
• to the pasta add the cooked shrimp, smoked salmon and green peas. in a small bowl stir together the tarragon, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste until well mixed. add the oil and stir vigorously until blended.
• pour dressing over pasta dish. toss well and 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.

Shrimp And Crab Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 5 eggs
• 2 strips celery, diced
• 1/2 onion, minced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 pound crabmeat
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 teaspoon fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons cocktail sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 2 teaspoons paprika, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 45 mins


• place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. remove eggs from hot water and let cool. peel eggs and reserve 1 egg for the garnish. chop the remaining 4 eggs.
• 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.
• in a large mixing bowl, combine macaroni, eggs, celery, onion, green pepper, shrimp and crab.
• in a separate mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, dill, mint, salt, sugar, cocktail sauce and hot pepper sauce.
• pour the dressing mixture into the macaroni mixture and mix thoroughly. sprinkle top with paprika and decorate with extra sliced egg. seal the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 4 to 6 hours.

Cajun 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 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.

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.