Shrimp!

[Meep]

Anyone have any easy recipes with shrimp? We have a pound of it to use up, but we're getting tired of shrimp alfredo. :winkgrin: Any help would be appreciated!

[The Animal Farm]

That depends. Do you like Creole food? I have tons of recipes for jambalaya, dirty rice, shrimp etouffe etce. I make em spicy but it's easy to tone down.

[Meep]

That depends. Do you like Creole food? I have tons of recipes for jambalaya, dirty rice, shrimp etouffe etce. I make em spicy but it's easy to tone down.

The worst part of me is I don't like any 'icky' ingredients. lol. No onions, or peppers or stuff like that. This makes living with me a nightmare. :rofl:

[The Animal Farm]

Ok this is from scratch jambalaya. If you really want it easy, go buy a package of Zatarain's jambalaya mix. Add shrimp and smoked sausage, one can of diced tomatoes. Let it simmer for a couple of hours. It's really just as good as the from scratch version. No icky ingredients unless you don't like tomatoes too.



1 c coarse chopped yellow onion
2 md garlic cloves peeled and minced
1 c chopped sweet green pepper
3/4 c finely diced celery
3 tb minced parsley
6 oz smoked sausage
1 lg bay leaf; crumbled
1/2 ts crumbled leaf thyme
1/4 ts cayenne pepper
1 1/2 ts salt (or to taste)
1 cn tomatoes (1 lb, 14-oz)
1 cn tomato sauce (8 oz)
1 3/4 c cold water
1 3/4 c uncooked converted rice
1 1/2 lb medium shrimp, raw, shelled, deveined
PREPARATION:

Set a large kettle -- not iron -- over moderate heat. Saute the onion, garlic, green pepper and celery in the butter for 8 to 10 minutes until they are limp and golden. Add the parsley, smoked sausage, bay leaf, thyme & cayenne pepper. Saute, stirring often, for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the salt, tomatoes and their juice, tomato sauce and water. Simmer the kettle, uncovered, for 5 minutes, breaking up any large clumps of tomatoes. Adjust the burner heat so that the mixture simmers gently. Stir in the rice, cover the kettle, and boil the rice for 40 minutes. Add the shrimp, tossing the mixture lightly to distribute them evenly. Cover the kettle and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes longer, until the shrimp are cooked through, the rice is done, and almost all of the liquid has been absorbed. Add the cayenne pepper, if needed.

[The Animal Farm]

Ok here is another easy one with no ickies. I like to squirt some lemon juice on mine but that's me.

1 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp

3 T. olive oil

6 T. butter or margarine

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 T. snipped fresh parsley

6 T. white wine

In a large skillet heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic and shrimp. Cook stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink. Stir in parsley and wine. Serve immediately.

[Chinmama]

Yum...scampi is good! But, of course, being from the south and all - I like it best fried...lol. I'll dig out the ingredient list when I get home and try to remember to post.

Also, recently I bought a jar of pesto sauce and made angel hair pasta and shrimp with pesto sauce. I threw some shrimp in with the pasta for the last couple of minutes and then drained and added the pesto sauce. It was good - especially with some garlic toast.

[HedgeMom]

Shrimp
1 egg beaten
1/2 c flour
bag of Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
Oil for frying

Season the flour and panko to taste with any seasonings you like. Old Bay, pepper, etc.

Rinse the shrimp.
Roll in flour
Dip in beaten egg
Roll in Panko
Fry until done.

Die from the goodness.

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Emeril's best spiced shrimp on the barby


1 dozen large shrimp , peeled and deveined
3-4 tablespoons of Rustic Rub:

8 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons cayenne
5 tablespoons black pepper
6 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons onion powder
6 tablespoons salt
2-1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
2-1/2 tablespoons dried thyme

Wash the shrimp , then toss them in the bowl with the Rustic Rub.


Place on a grill and grill until cooked through.

Serve immediately.

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Shrimp and Penne

1 lb penne or other short pasta
1 lb shelled, cooked shrimp
2 tbsps olive oil
2 tbsps / 1 oz butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 6 ounce can tomato sauce
1 ounce brandy (or a hearty glug. Vodka can be substituted)
2/3 cup double cream (or heavy cream)
parsley
salt and black pepper
Puree half the shrimps and chop the rest into medium size pieces.
Heat the oil and butter and add the finely chopped onion and garlic.
When these are soft add the peeled shrimps and tomato sauce.
Stir well. Add the chopped shrimps and the brandy.

When the brandy has evaporated add the cream and chopped parsley.

Meanwhile, cook the pasta and drain. Add the sauce and serve.

[AngelDawn]

LOL HM's needle got stuck!

(Man does that show my age :rofl: )

[Chinmama]

HedgeMom really likes Emeril's recipe! :p Just kidding...those all look good! I'll be picking up some heavy cream tomorrow to make that Shrimp and Penne. :slurp:

BTW - my fried shrimp is basically the same as HedgeMom's. I add Lawry's Seasoning Salt. It is to die for!

[Meep]

Thanks guys, keep em coming! We love seafood over here. :)