29
June
2009

Brandy Jumbo ShrimpComments Off

Brandy Jumbo Shrimp

20 Raw jumbo shrimp, shelled

And deveined 2 Cloves garlic, minced

1/2 c Brandy

2 tb Olive oil

4 Stems bok choy, cut into

3/4-in pieces

Juice of one lemon Salt and pepper to taste 1) Place all ingredients in bowl and marinade for 30 minutes at room temp.

2) Alternate shrimp and bok choy on skewers. Place on oven proof platter.

3) Broil 12-14 minutes in oven. Turn skewers over once and season during

cooking. Baste with marinade if desired. Serve with tartare sauce.

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    15
    June
    2009

    Seafood ParmesanComments Off

    Seafood Parmesan

    Seafood Parmesan

    1 pound unpeeled, large shrimp
    1 cup water
    1/2 cup butter or margarine
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    3 cups half-and-half
    1/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
    8 ounces bottled clam juice
    2 tablespoons cocktail sauce
    3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
    1 cup fresh lump crabmeat, drained
    2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
    1 package bowtie pasta, cooked

    Peel shrimp, reserving shells, de-vein shrimp, if desired. Refrigerate.

    Bring reserved shrimp shells and 1 cup of water to a boil in medium saucepan; reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Pour stock through a wire-mesh strainer into a measuring cup, discarding shells.

    Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and saute about 2 minutes. Whisk flour, whisking until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly 1 minute. Gradually whisk in shrimp stock and half-and-half, whisking until smooth. Add wine, clam juice and next 4 ingredients. Cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes, or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in shrimp, 3/4 cup cheese, and next 3 ingredients.

    Combine sauce and pasta, tossing to coat. Spoon into a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.

    Servings: 8-10

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      14
      June
      2009

      village cafe spicy shrimpComments Off

      village cafe spicy shrimp

      Village Cafe Spicy Shrimp

      Source: The Village Cafe - Barstow, California

      12 fresh jumbo shrimp, shells on, cleaned and deveined
      Seasoned salt to taste
      Garlic powder
      Red pepper flakes as desired
      Green onion to taste, cut into 1-inch strips
      Vegetable oil

      Deep fry shrimp in vegetable oil for 4-5 minutes; drain oil.

      In a saut? pan, stir fry shrimp with green onion and seasoning for another 5 minutes.

      Serve hot.

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          8
          June
          2009

          Whipped Cream Frosting with Raspberry Sauce (For DecadencComments Off

          Whipped Cream Frosting with Raspberry Sauce (For Decadenc

          ————————-FOR WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING————————- 1 pt Heavy whipping cream

          6 tb Powdered sugar

          2 ts Vanilla, or liqueur

          —————————-FOR RASPBERRY SAUCE—————————- 10 oz Frozen raspberries in syrup

          1 tb Cornstarch

          DIRECTIONS: Whipped Cream Frosting: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla or liqueur. Spread over top of one layer cake. Serve with raspberry or fudge sauce. Raspberry sauce: Thaw raspberries. Thicken by cooking with the cornstarch. Chill and serve over (or along side) cake with whipped cream. Source: Recipes from Ghirardelli Chocolate Company of San Francisco From: Sallie Austin

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