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Margarita Shrimp Stir-Fry

Margarita Shrimp Stir-Fry
Serves 2



½ Cup Frozen (Thawed) Margarita Mix
1 Teaspoon Grated Lime Peel
½ Pound Uncooked Deveined Peeled Medium (26 to 30 Count) Shrimp, Thawed If

Frozen, Tail Shells Removed

1 Tablespoon Butter or Margarine
½ Medium Green Bell Pepper, Cut Into Thin Strips
½ Medium Red Bell Pepper, Cut Into Thin Strips
1 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Cilantro
1 Cup Uncooked Instant White Rice
1 Cup Water

  1. In small bowl, stir margarita mix and lime peel.  Reserve 2 tablespoons mixture.  Add shrimp to remaining mixture; toss to coat.  Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to marinate.
  2. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.  Cook green and red bell peppers in butter 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
  3. Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade.  Stir shrimp into mixture in skillet.  Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is pink.  Stir in reserved 2 tablespoons sauce and the cilantro. Cook until heated through.
  4. Meanwhile, cook rice in water as directed on package, omitting butter and salt.  Serve stir-fry over rice.



Tip:
Chicken is a great substitute for shrimp.  Cut ½ pound of boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces; cook until no longer pink in the center.  Try basmati or jasmine rice – start the rice before you cook the peppers, preparing as directed on the package.


Credit: Just the Two of Us

Creole Shrimp & Sausage

Creole Shrimp & Sausage
Serves 4



½ Cup Water
½ Cup Chicken Broth
1 Cup Quick-Cooking Bulgur
½ Teaspoon Chili Powder
¾ Teaspoon Creole Seasoning, Divided
½ Pound Smoked Sausage, Cut Into ¼-Inch Slices
2 Teaspoons Olive Oil, Divided
1 Medium Onion, Chopped
1 Medium Green Pepper, Chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
1 Can (16 Ounces) Kidney Beans, Rinsed and Drained
1 Can (14.5 Ounces) Diced Tomatoes, Undrained
½ Pound Uncooked Jumbo Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined
½ Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce

  1. Bring water and broth to a boil in a small saucepan.  Stir in the bulgur, chili powder and ¼ teaspoon Creole seasoning.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender.  Meanwhile, brown sausage in 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet.  Remove and keep warm.
  2. Saute onion and green pepper in remaining oil in the same skillet until tender.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.  Stir in the beans, tomatoes, shrimp, Worcestershire sauce, sausage, and remaining Creole seasoning.  Cook for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.  Fluff bulgur with a fork; serve with sausage mixture.


Note: The following spices may be substituted for 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning: ¼ teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and paprika; and a pinch each of dried thyme, ground cumin and cayenne pepper.


Credit: Taste of Home

Corn Flake-Crusted Fish Fillets with Dilled Tartar Sauce

Corn Flake-Crusted Fish Fillets with Dilled Tartar Sauce
Serves 2



¼ Cup Fat-Free Mayonnaise (Do Not Use Salad Dressing)
2 Teaspoons Finely Chopped Onion
1 Tablespoon Dill Pickle Relish
¼ Cup All-Purpose Flour
1 Egg or 2 Egg White
1 Tablespoon Water
1 ½ Cups Corn Flakes Cereal, Crushed (About ¾ Cup)
¾ Pound Cod Fillets, Cut Into 2 Serving Pieces
1 Tablespoon Canola Oil

  1. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, onion and pickle relish.  Cover; refrigerate.
  2. Meanwhile, in shallow dish, place flour.  In another shallow dish, beat egg and water with fork.  Place crushed cereal in third shallow dish.  Dip fish in flour, coating well; shake off excess.  Dip floured fish in egg mixture, then in cereal, coating all sides completely.
  3. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot.  Cook fish in oil 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until well browned and fish flakes easily with fork.
  4. Serve fish topped with sauce.



Tip:
Please your sweet-pickle-relish lovers by adding relish to the tartar sauce instead of the dill pickle relish.  Instead of making the tartar sauce from scratch, buy your favorite brand.


Credit: Just the Two of Us

Tuna Zucchini Cakes

Tuna Zucchini Cakes
Serves 3



½ Cup Finely Chopped Onion
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Can (6.5 Ounces) Light Water-Packed Tuna, Drained and Flaked
1 Cup Shredded Zucchini
2 Eggs, Lightly Beaten
⅓ Cup Minced Fresh Parsley
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
½ Teaspoon Salt
⅛ Teaspoon Pepper
1 Cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs, Divided
2 Tablespoons Canola Oil

  1. In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender.  Remove from the heat.  Add the tuna, zucchini, eggs, parsley, lemon juice, seasonings and ½ cup bread crumbs.  Stir until well combined.  Shape into six ½-inch-thick patties; coat with remaining bread crumbs.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil.  Cook the patties for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.



Recipe Credit: Taste of Home: Simple and Delicious – December/January 2011

Photo Credit: Taste of Home

Golden Clam Chowder


Golden Clam Chowder
Serves 7



2 Celery Ribs
2 Medium Carrots
1 Medium Onion
2 Teaspoons Olive Oil
4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
4 Medium Potatoes, Peeled and Diced
2 Cans (6 ½ Ounces Each) Minced Clams, Undrained
1 Bottle (8 Ounces) Clam Juice
1 Cup Plus 1 Tablespoon Water, Divided
1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
½ Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Pepper
1 Can (12 Ounces) Evaporated Milk
2 Teaspoons Cornstarch
2 Bacon Strips, Cooked and Crumbled

  1. Finely chop the celery, carrots and onion.  In a Dutch oven, saute vegetables in oil until tender.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.  Stir in the potatoes, clams, clam juice, 1 cup water, thyme, salt and pepper.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  2. Gradually stir in milk; heat through.  Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into chowder.  Bring to a boil; cook for 2 minutes or until thickened.  Stir in bacon


Recipe Credit: Taste of Home Magazine – December/January 2011

Photo Credit: Taste of Home

Seafood Cheese Dip

SeafoodCheese Dip
Makes5 Cups
1Package (32 Ounces) Process Cheese (Velveeta), Cubed)
2Cans (6 Ounces Each) Lump Crabmeat, Drained
1Can (10 Ounces) Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, Undrained
1Cup Frozen Cooked Salad Shrimp, Thawed
FrenchBread Baguettes, Sliced and Toasted
  1. In a greased 3-quart slow cooker, combine the cheese, crab, tomatoes and shrimp. Cover and cook on low for 1 ½ to 2 hours or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Serve with baguettes.

Recipe Credit: Taste of Home: Simple & Delicious Magazine

Scalloped Shrimp & Potatoes

ScallopedShrimp and Potatoes
Serves4
1Package (4.9 Ounces) Scalloped Potatoes
2¼ Cups Water
1/3Cup 2% Milk
1Pound Peeled and Deveined Cooked Medium Shrimp
3Cups Fresh Baby Spinach, Coarsely Chopped
1Cup (4 Ounces) Shredded Colby-Monterey Jack Cheese
  1. In a large skillet, combine the potatoes, contents of sauce mix, water and milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add shrimp and spinach. Cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Stir in cheese until melted.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Taste of Home: Simple & Delicious Magazine

Shrimp & Tomato Linguine Toss

Shrimp &Tomato; Linguine Toss
Serves3
6Ounces Uncooked Linguine
1/3Pound Uncooked Medium Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined
3Garlic Cloves, Minced
1Tablespoon Olive Oil
1Can (14.5 Ounces) Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes, Undrained
2Teaspoons Minced Fresh Basil or ½ Teaspoon Dried Basil
DashPepper
½Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
AdditionalMinced Fresh Basil, Optional
  1. Cook linguine according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook shrimp and garlic in oil over medium heat until shrimp turn pink. Add the tomatoes, basil, and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
  3. Drain linguine; toss with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with feta and additional basil if desired.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Taste of Home: Simple & Delicious Magazine

Quick Spicy Shrimp

QuickSpicy Shrimp
Serves4
1 Pound Large Shrimp, Peeled, Deveined, Tail On
1 Teaspoon Canola Oil
2 Teaspoons Garlic, Minced
1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
½ Cup Dry White Wine
1 Teaspoon Dried Basil
½ Teaspoon Dried Oregano
½ Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
½ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 Pinch Salt
  1. Rinse shrimp and set aside. Heat oil in a medium saucepan or deep skillet for 2 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 45 seconds. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and wine, and blend thoroughly. Add basil, oregano, black pepper, cayenne, and salt to taste. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add shrimp to mix and cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, turning to thoroughly coat shrimp with sauce. Serve immediately, or cool and refrigerate to serve later.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Remke’s