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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Lemon Pesto Shrimp Recipes

Lemon Pesto shrimp


Ingredients of Lemon Pesto shrimp

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 12 cups 3 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1 1/2 tsp. 7 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Angel hair pasta 8 oz. 225 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Bag of frozen uncooked medium shrimp 12 oz. 340 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Basil pesto 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Half-and-half cream 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Lemon juice 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated lemon zest 2 tsp. 10 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup 60 mL

How to Lemon Pesto shrimp

Combine water and salt in Ducth oven. Bring a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered, for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp. Cook, uncovered , for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender but firm and shrimp are pink. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooking water. Return pasta pasta and shrimp to same pot. Cover to keep warm.

Combine remaining 4 ingredients and reserved cooking water in small bowl. Add to pasta.

Add cheese. Toss Makes about 5 cups (1.25 L)


Coconut Curry Shrimp Recipes

Coconut Curry Shrimp


Ingredients of Coconut Curry Shrimp

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 8 cups 2 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Rotini pasta 3 cups 750 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Bag of frozen uncooked large shrimp 12 oz. 340 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped onion 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic clove, minced 1 1
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Curry powder 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Diced,peeled orange-fleshed sweet potato 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Thinly sliced green pepper 1 cup 250 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Can of light coconut milk 14 oz. 398 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Prepared vegetable broth 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/2 tsp. 2 mL

How to Coconut Curry Shrimp

Combine water and salt in large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered, for 9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender but firm and shrimp turn pink. Drain. Return to same pot. Cover to keep warm.

Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium. Add next 3 ingredients. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to soften.

Add sweet potato and green pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potato is almost tender.

Add remaining three ingredients. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavours. Add to pasta mixture. Stir. Makes about 7 cups. (1.75 L).

Shrimp Ball Hotpot Recipes

Shrimp Ball Hotpot


Ingredients of Shrimp Ball Hotpot

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined) 3/4 lb. 340 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Canned sliced water chestnuts 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped fresh cilantro 2 tsp. 10 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Rice vinegar 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Soy sauce 1 tsp. 5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Ground ginger 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic powder 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pepper 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Prepared vegetable broth 2 1/2 cups 625 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Gingerroot slices, about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Star anise 1 1
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Tiny bow pasta 1 1/2 cup 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Snow peas, trimmed and halved 2 cups 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Copped red pepper 1 cup 250 mL

How to Shrimp Ball Hotpot

Put first 10 ingredients into food processor. Process with on/off motion until shrimp is coarsely chopped. Shape into 3/4 inch (2 cm) balls. Set aside

Conbine next 3 ingredients in large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Stir. Boil gently, covered, on medium for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until almost tender.

Add snow peas, red pepper and shrimp balls. Stir gently. Cook, covered for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until pasta is tender but firm. Remove and discard gingerroot and star anise. Makes about 6 cups (1.5 L)

Cajun Shrimp Tortellini Recipes

Cajun Shrimp Tortellini


Ingredients of Cajun Shrimp Tortellini

Original image of FBg47f12.gif Water 12 cups 3 L
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1 1/2 tsp. 7 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Package of fresh cheese tortellini 12 1/2 oz. 340 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Medium uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveied) 3/4 lb. 340 g
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cooking oil 2 tsp. 10 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Cajun seasoning 2 tsp. 10 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Bacon slices, chopped 4 4
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped onion 1/2 cup 125 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Garlic cloves, minced 2 2
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil,blotted dry 1/4 cup 60 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Salt 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Pepper 1/8 tsp. 0.5 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Chopped Roma (plum) tomato 2 cups 500 mL
Original image of FBg47f12.gif Olive oil 1 tbsp. 15 mL

How to Cajun Shrimp Tortellini

Combine water and salt in Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Add pasta. Boil, uncovered, for 8 to 11 minutes. stirring occasionally, until tender. Drain. Return to same pot. Cover to keep warm.

Combine next 3 ingredients in small bowl. set aside.

Combine next 3 ingredients in large frying pan on medium. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened.

Add next 3 ingredients and shrimp mixture. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink. Add to pasta. Toss.

Add tomato and olice oil. Toss. Makes about 8 cups (2 L).

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