Category: Seafood
Crab & Shrimp Seafood Boil
Cajun Seafood Sauce
Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
Shrimp Scampi with Linguini
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 lbs large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 pound linguini
- 8 tablespoons of butter
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 shallots diced
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil for drizzling
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley divided
Instructions
- Cook pasta for 8-10 minutes in 2 tbsp canola oil and 2 tbsp salt, until al dente. Rinse, drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat butter in a large pan. Add garlic, shallots and 1/2 cup parsley and sauté until fragrant about 2 minutes.
- Pour in wine and bring to a simmer until wine reduces by half and add 1/4 cup parsley.
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper and seasoned salt and introduce to the pan and sauté for a total of 4 minutes, two minutes each side.
- Stir in pasta, lemon juice, drizzle with olive oil and top with remaining parsley and remove from heat. Serve immediately
Steamed Blue Crabs
Blue crab meat is sometimes compared to lobster meat, the flavor best appreciated by cracking and eating steamed hard shells. Crabs may be prepared as steamed or sautéed. Prepare a large two-part steamer pot by placing the boiler pot on the stove […]
Romaine Shrimp Tacos and Creamy Slaw
The southwest flavor of these Romaine Shrimp Tacos are so simply amazing that you’ll think you ran to the border to get them. The spices of the cumin, old bay and chili powder gives it just the perfect kick. Classic ingredients that infuses the shrimp full with flavor. If you’re anything like me, just plain ole out of the box tacos just won’t cut it. It’s kinda like that saying “move over bacon… now there’s something meatier” lol. I often cook these twice a month and my family absolutely loves them. The smell is incredible and gives all vibes cool and refreshing. It’s so magical when you combine cilantro, sour cream, red onion and avocado to a grilled shrimp. I love to stack my taco with every garnish I can find, however, it can get a bit messy at times. In order to make your taco more manageable, dice each shrimp into 3’s. I paired these Romaine Shrimp Tacos with white jasmine rice and black beans to complement the meal and the left over coleslaw that’s full of creamy deliciousness that’s a real treat. Go ahead and kick the typical tacos and give these a try. You won’t be disappointed!!
Romaine Shrimp Tacos and Creamy Slaw
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1½ pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 8 romaine hearts
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/4 teaspoon old bay
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 red onion diced for garnish
For Coleslaw and Taco Sauce
- 1½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 small jalapeno seeded
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt and pepper to taste
- Zest and juice of 1 large lime
- 3 cups shredded coleslaw mix
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the shrimp dry.
- Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon canola oil and sprinkle with the chili powder, old bay, cumin, and salt.
- Toss shrimp to coat and set aside
- Blend the sour cream, canola oil, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, lime zest, and lime juice.
- Place the cabbage in a mixing bowl and toss with about 1/2 of the sauce.
- Save some of the sauce for serving.
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon of canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high
- Add the shrimp and sauté for 2 minutes per side.
- Remove shrimp from pan and transfer to a plate.
- To serve, fill the Romaine hearts with 4-5 shrimp
- Then top with the coleslaw, extra sauce, a drizzle of lime juice, diced red onions, avocado slices, cilantro and lime wedges.
- Serve immediately
Recipe Notes
***once the shrimp is cleaned and deveined, dice into 3 pieces to ensure that the taco doesn't get too heavy or messy***
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 lb cooked penne pasta cooked according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 small shallots diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 8 cloves garlic chopped
- 6 ounces sun-dried tomatoes julienne cut (packed in oil)
- 2 teaspoons sun-dried tomato oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup white wine Chardonnay or broth
- ½ lb spinach stemmed
- ½ teaspoon
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 handful fresh parsley for garnish
- sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and add in the garlic and sauté for one minute. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes on each side, until cooked throughout and pink in color. Transfer to a plate; set aside.
- Sauté onion in the butter remaining in the skillet. Pour in the white wine or broth and cook until it’s reduced to half, while reserving any excess crumbs from the bottom of the pan, scraping the residue with a wooden spoon as you’re stirring.
- Reduce heat to low-medium, stir in the half & half and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add red pepper flakes. Stirring occasionally.
- Add in the spinach leaves and allow them to steam in the sauce, then add in the parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and bring sauce to a simmer for a minute or so. Whisk the water and cornstarch to in a separate small bowl and pour into the sauce mixture.
- Continue to simmer while whisking the mixture thoroughly until the sauce thickens).
- Coat the cooked, drained pasta with sauce, then top with shrimp and remaining sauce.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley. (optional)
Saucy Wine and Butter Scallops
I love seafood and you can never go wrong when you add the combination of garlic and butter. Scallops are very easy to make but I understand they may seem a bit intimidating to cook. Searing them in the pan to give it the perfect […]
