Shrimp with Snow Peas is a perfect example of Chinese stir fry recipes.The finished recipe is a delight to taste and you'll be amazed how simple this is to prepare if you use a wok. Ingredients 1/4 lb (115 grams) Fresh or frozen medium-sized shrimp 1/3 lb (150 grams) Fresh snow peas (Touts mange) ½ cup Water chestnuts 1/2 cup Unpeeled straw mushrooms 2 tsps Fresh ginger, slivered 1 large Clove garlic, minced 2 Green (Spring) onions 3 Tbsp Peanut oil 1/2 cup Chicken stock 2 tsp Thin soy sauce 1 tsps Dry sherry 1/2 tsps Salt 1 pinch Sugar Cornstarch (Cornflour) … [Read more...]
Shrimp Pasta Salad for Two
Shrimp pasta salad is part of our Romantic Dinner Recipes collection. Serve as a side dish or a light lunch. Garlic bread goes nicely with this make-ahead meal. For Valentine's Day, cut the bread into the shape of a heart if you dare. Ingredients 1/2 C uncooked elbow macaroni 1/2 lb. small shrimp, cooked 1/2 C frozen peas, thawed (or fresh peas in season would be perfect) 1 rib of celery, chopped fine 1 small onion, chopped fine 3/4 C mayonnaise 1/4 C French dressing 1 T sugar 1 T white wine vinegar 1 t paprika 1/2 t salt 1/2 t garlic powder 1/2 t pepper Instructions Cook … [Read more...]
Pad Thai
Pad Thai is a shrimp (prawn) dish that will blow your mind. I don't know if it's because it's easy to pronounce, but this is the most commonly ordered dish in Thai restaurants. This is an authentic recipe and it's simple. Ingredients 12 jumbo shrimp 3 oz (85 grams) dry rice noodle (3 - 5 mm) 2 oz (55 grams) fresh bean sprouts 1 oz (28 grams) chopped (1") green onion Fish sauce to taste 3 oz (85 grams) oyster sauce 3 Tbsp vinegar 2 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp preserved turnip 2 Tbsp crushed peanuts 1 Tbsp paprika 2 large eggs 1 tsp red chili(if you like it hot) 1/2 … [Read more...]
Grilled Shrimp
This Grilled Shrimp recipe features a simple to make homemade marinade of rosemary, thyme and marjoram for a zesty twist on the traditional barbecue flavor. Ingredients 8 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted Juice from 1 whole fresh lemon 2 tsp rosemary 2 tsp thyme 2 tsp marjoram 2 tsp pepper 4 garlic cloves, minced 20 jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined Fresh lemon slices Instructions Combine butter, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, pepper and garlic in a bowl. Mix well. Pour the marinade into a sealable bag. Put the … [Read more...]
Fruit and Shrimp Salad Recipe
Watercress, navel oranges, mango and avocado lend color and crunch to this festive Fruit and Shrimp Salad Recipe. Great as a light lunch for two. Ingredients 1 cup Romaine lettuce, rinsed and dried 1 bunch of fresh watercress, rinsed, dried and stemmed 1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced 1 navel orange, peeled and sliced 1 mango, peeled and sliced 1 tsp lime juice 1 tsp cilantro 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 lb. extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined Instructions Toss lettuce and watercress in a … [Read more...]
Chinese Fried Rice Recipe
Chinese Fried Rice Recipe is one of those that I often hear people comment that they can't make at home and reproduce the taste of an authentic Chinese food recipe. That probably means that you haven't tried often enough or are not using a wok. If you use a wok and are not afraid to cook with high heat, you can make it just as good as any restaurant recipes Chinese fried rice. Ingredients 2 Tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil 225g (8oz) Cooked long grain rice (Boiled or steamed) 75g (3oz) Smoked lean bacon, finely diced 75g (3oz) Peeled prawns 2 Eggs, beaten … [Read more...]
Fish Soup Recipe
White fish, shrimp, clams and crab give this Fish Soup Recipe a little something for everyone! Simple to make in the crock pot, this soup can be enjoyed all year long. Ingredients 2 Cups onions, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped fine 5 cloves of garlic, minced 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (8 oz) bottle clam juice 1/2 Cup water 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed 1 bay leaf 1 lb. white fish, cut into 1 in pieces 3/4 lb uncooked medium shrimp, shelled, … [Read more...]
