cooking and recipes

ANDES SHRIMP & CORN MAIN-DISH CHOWDER

2010-05-09T03:57:00.002-07:00

1/4 c. chopped green onions
1 sm. clove garlic, minced
1/8 tbsp. cayenne pepper
2 cans cream of potato soup
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 soup cans milk
2 c. frozen, cleaned raw shrimp
1 (8 oz.) can whole kernel corn, not
drained

In saucepan, cook onions with garlic, cayenne pepper, and butter until tender. Blend soup, cream cheese and milk. Add shrimp and corn. Bring to boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer 10 minutes or until done.

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SHRIMP - RICE - CAULIFLOWER SALAD

2010-05-09T03:57:00.001-07:00

2 bags, boil in a bag, rice cooked
1 head cauliflower, coarsely chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
8 stalks celery, chopped
2 lbs. shrimp, cooked & shelled
1 pkg. imitation crab meat, drained
1 tsp. salt

Toss together in large bowl. Bind with salad dressing. I use a combination of Marzetti's slaw dressing and Miracle Whip.

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SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

2010-05-09T03:56:00.006-07:00

1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. Italian dressing
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 c. (8 oz.) corkscrew noodles,
cooked & drained
8 oz. imitation flowerettes,
partially cooked
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. tomato, chopped
1/4 c. green onion slices

Combine dressings and cheese; mix well. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Chill. Serve with freshly ground black pepper if desired.

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SEAFOOD BISQUE

2010-05-09T03:56:00.005-07:00

1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
2 c. half & half

Heat together. 3 c. shrimp, lobster and/or crab
3/4 c. sherry or white wine

Garnish with cheese, or croutons, or almonds, or parsley. Serves 4 to 6.

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CURRIED SHRIMP SOUP

2010-05-09T03:56:00.003-07:00

1/4 c. butter
3 tbsp. flour (instant blending)
1 qt. milk
9 oz. shrimp, cut
2 tbsp. parsley, minced
1/2 tsp. onion salt
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients in large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and hot. Serves 6.

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SHRIMP GUMBO

2010-05-09T03:56:00.001-07:00

2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 lg. can whole tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
1/8 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. parsley, chopped
1 med. bag of shrimp
1 lg. onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 lb. okra, washed & sliced
1 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf, crushed
1 can crabmeat

Heat butter in a large skillet. Add chopped onion and chopped bell pepper. Add chopped celery and garlic. Cook all until onion is soft. Add okra and can of tomatoes and water, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, thyme, chopped parsley and bay leaf. Let all simmer until okra is done (1 hour). Taste (may need more garlic and salt.) Add shrimp and crab meat. Let simmer at least 1 hour. Serve over cooked rice.

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CRAB OR SHRIMP GUMBO

2010-05-09T03:55:00.006-07:00

1/2 lb. crabmeat or shrimp
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 1/2 cans whole tomatoes
1/2 tsp. crushed thyme
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/4 lb. butter
1/2 c. onion, chopped
10 oz. okra, diced
2 tsp. salt
Black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf

Cook crabmeat or shrimp until tender in butter after adding celery, onion and garlic. Add okra, tomatoes and seasoning. Simmer, covered, 45 minutes. Remove bay leaf and serve. Good with cooked rice.

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SHRIMP SALAD

2010-05-09T03:55:00.005-07:00

Heat 1 can tomato soup and add 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese. Blend 2 cups mashed or chopped shrimp. Add: 1 c. celery, finely chopped
1 c. onions, finely chopped
1 c. mayonnaise

1 tsp. (or less) dill weed
1 1/2 pkgs. gelatin

Pour in oiled mold. Set overnight.

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SEAFOOD SALAD

2010-05-09T03:55:00.003-07:00

3 c. shell macaroni, cooked
2 tsp. prepared mustard
2 tbsp. onions (or more)
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
2 c. boiled shrimp, cut up
1/2 c. salad dressing
1 c. celery
2 tbsp. pickle relish
1 can tuna fish
Garlic salt (sprinkle on top)

Mix all together and refrigerate, covered, until serving time.

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GOURMET CRAB RING

2010-05-09T03:55:00.001-07:00

1 tsp. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp. cooking sherry (optional)
1 (2 oz.) jar pimentos, chopped &
drained
1 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen crabmeat,
thawed, drained & cut up
3/4 tsp. seasoned salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/4 c. snipped parsley

Sprinkle gelatin over water to soften. Stir over hot water until dissolved. Beat into cream cheese until smooth. Stir in next 5 ingredients and 2 tablespoons parsley. Pour into a mold. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, or until set. To serve, turn out on plate. Garnish with remaining parsley. Makes 3 cups spread.

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CRABMEAT SOUP

2010-05-09T03:54:00.001-07:00

1 (11 1/4 oz.) can green pea soup
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomato soup
2 soup cans milk
1/2 c. light cream
1/4 c. sherry
1 (6 1/2 oz.) can crabmeat, drained &
cartilage removed

Combine soups in saucepan. Gradually stir in milk. Add cream, sherry and crabmeat. Heat slowly, stirring occasionally. Do not boil. 6 servings.

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SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

2010-05-09T03:53:00.004-07:00

1 lb. shrimp
1 lb. crab or imitation crab meat
1 lg. Spanish onion, chopped
10 oz. salad size shell pasta, cooked
& drained
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped (optional)

Mix together in large bowl. --DRESSING:--

1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 lg. bottle Zesty Italian dressing

Mix ingredients for dressing together. Use Italian dressing to taste. Mix dressing and salad ingredients together. Chill 4 hours or overnight. August 8, 1991

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SHRIMP SALAD

2010-05-09T03:53:00.003-07:00

1 c. cooked shrimp
3 c. cooked rice
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped olives
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. minced onion
1 lemon (cut into wedges)
3 tbsp. mayonnaise
2 tomatoes (cut into wedges)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
Crisp greens to line bowl

Combine shrimp, rice, celery, olives, green pepper, onions in large bowl. Cover and chill. Before serving, stir together salt, pepper and mayonnaise. Toss with rice mixture. Spoon over lettuce, garnish with lemon and tomato wedges. Crabmeat and lobster or combination of three may be used. July 25, 1991

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CARIBBEAN SHRIMP AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

2010-05-09T03:53:00.001-07:00

1 lb. cooked shrimp
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed &
drained
1 green pepper, cut into strips
1/2 c. sliced celery
1 med. onion, cut into rings
2/3 c. picante sauce
2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. grated lime peel
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
Garnish with 1 c. cherry tomato
halves & lettuce leaves

Combine shrimp, beans, green pepper, celery and onion in large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour over shrimp, mix and toss lightly to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours, lightly tossing once. Spoon salad into lettuce lined serving platter in individual plates. Garnish with tomatoes. September 24, 1992

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SHRIMP SALAD

2010-05-09T03:52:00.005-07:00

1 pkg. shell macaroni
1 pkg. frozen shrimp
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. French dressing
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Dash of pepper
Dash of paprika
1 tbsp. onion flakes

Cook shrimp according to directions, combine with other ingredients. Chill at least 4 hours to receive the best flavor. You can add chopped celery and olives, if desired.

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SALMON RICE SALAD

2010-05-09T03:52:00.003-07:00

2 c. Carolina rice, cooked & cooled
1 c. celery, sliced
1/2 c. green onion, sliced
1/2 c. sweet pickle relish
1 c. salad dressing
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 (6 1/8 oz.) cans Chicken of the Sea
skinless boneless pink salmon
1/2 c. red pepper, chopped
1/2 c. pine nuts
1 c. frozen peas, thawed
Lettuce leaves

Combine all ingredients and toss gently. Chill. Serves 6.

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SEAFOOD BISQUE

2010-05-09T03:52:00.001-07:00

1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. celery, sliced
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. flour
4 1/2 c. water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 tbsp. ketchup
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1 1/2 c. (two 6 oz. cans) crab meat
or shrimp and juice
1 c. undiluted evaporated milk

Saute onion and celery in butter in large saucepan. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in water. Add bouillon cube, ketchup, bay leaf and seasoning salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and boil gently 5 minutes. Add seafood and juice; stir to break up meat. Boil gently 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in evaporated milk. Reheat to serving temperature; do not boil. Makes 7 1/2 cups.

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SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

2010-05-09T03:51:00.004-07:00

1/2 c. Miracle Whip salad dressing
1/4 c. Kraft "Zesty" Italian dressing
2 tbsp. Kraft 100% grated Parmesan
cheese
2 c. (8 oz.) corkscrew noodles,
cooked, drained
1 1/2 c. (8 oz.) imitation crabmeat,
chopped
1 c. broccoli flowerettes, partially
cooked
1/2 c. tomato, chopped
1/4 c. green onion, sliced
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
(optional)

Combine dressings and cheese; mix well. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Chill.

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MACARONI SALAD WITH SHRIMP

2010-05-09T03:51:00.003-07:00

4 c. cooked shell macaroni
3 c. chopped shrimp (pre-boiled in
seasonings)
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
(may use half mayonnaise & half
salad dressing)

Combine all ingredients, cover and chill overnight. Yield: 10 to 12 servings.

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SHRIMP REMOULADE

2010-05-09T03:51:00.001-07:00

2 hard-cooked eggs, mashed
2 sticks celery, minced
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. sauterne (table)
3 tbsp. mustard
8 tbsp. Zatarain's creole mustard
1 pt. mayonnaise
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. grated onion
Juice of lemon
2 cans shrimp or fresh boiled shrimp

Mix all ingredients together and serve over lettuce and tomatoes.

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GRAPEFRUIT AND SHRIMP SALAD

2010-05-09T03:50:00.002-07:00

4 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 lbs. unpeeled, sm. fresh
shrimp, uncooked
4 pink grapefruits
Bibb lettuce
4 hard cooked eggs, chopped
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. catsup
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. pickle relish
1/8 tsp. white pepper

Bring water to a boil, add shrimp. Cook 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well and rinse with cold water. Peel and devein shrimp. To make grapefruit shells, use 1 grapefruit for each bowl. Cut a thin slice from stem end of each grapefruit to level the base. Score rind with sharp knife to make a shell with 4 petals, starting about 2 inches from top of grapefruit and ending within 2 inches of base. Then cut just through the rind along scoring. Carefully pull each petal from fruit, using a grapefruit knife to separate pulp from rind. Remove grapefruit pulp intact using thumb to dislodge pulp; set shell half of grapefruit shells with lettuce; spoon grapefruit into shell. Combine eggs, mayonnaise, catsup, pickle relish and pepper; spoon over grapefruit. Top with shrimp. Yield 4 servings. This salad is one of my favorites. Serve it with a fish dinner and your guest will love it.

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SHRIMP GAZPACHO

2010-05-09T03:50:00.001-07:00

2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 lb. cooked lg. shrimp, peeled &
deveined
3/4 lb. lg. plum tomatoes (about 6),
seeded, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 lg. cucumber, peeled, seeded,
chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves,
chopped
1 lg. Jalapeno chili, minced
4 1/2 c. tomato juice, chilled
Lemon wedges

Combine first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Add shrimp; cover mixture and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Combine tomatoes, green and red pepper, cucumber, green onions, cilantro and Jalapeno in large bowl. Add tomato juice. Stir in shrimp mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon wedges. 6 servings. My family adores seafood and likes Gazpacho, so I thought it was a good idea to make it different then the usual. Think your family and guests will find it wonderful also.

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EASY SHRIMP SALAD

2010-04-21T17:06:00.004-07:00

4 qt. saucepan
1 lg. mixing bowl
1 lb. ditalini-Ronzoni product
Hellmann's mayonnaise
1 lg. green bell pepper, diced
4 cans of shrimp
Salt
Black pepper

Cook ditalini as directed, drain and cool. Combine in the large mixing bowl the following: mayonnaise, salt and pepper, ditalini and green pepper. When this is combined well, add the shrimp, but do gently so not to break the tiny shrimp. Cover and put into refrigerator. Serve as a side dish or a bar-b-que.

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POTATO - SALMON CHOWDER

2010-04-21T17:06:00.003-07:00

4 c. peeled potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch
cubes
1 c. sliced carrots
1 tbsp. salt
3 c. water
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c. margarine
1/3 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. flour
5 c. milk
1 lb. can salmon
1 c. celery, thinly sliced

Cook potatoes and carrots in salted water until just tender. Add frozen peas. Bring to boil, cook 1 minute. Remove from heat, do not drain. Melt margarine in skillet. Add onion, cook until lightly browned. Add flour, stir until smooth. Cook 1 minute. Add 1/2 the milk, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat until sauce boils and thickens. Flake salmon, add to vegetables. Add hot white sauce, celery, Worcestershire sauce and remaining milk to vegetables and salmon. Heat thoroughly. Serve at once. Makes 3 quarts.

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BALTIMORE CRAB STEW

2010-04-21T17:06:00.001-07:00

1 lb. crab meat
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. white pepper
1 tbsp. butter
1 pt. milk
1 pt. light cream
1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce or more to
taste
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
6 tbsp. sherry

Bring crab, salt, pepper, butter and milk to a slow simmer; let simmer very slowly for 10 minutes. Add cream and sauces. Bring to boiling point, but do not boil. Stir as little as possible so as not to break up crab meat. Add sherry; let stand just a moment. Remove from burner. Serve in warm cups topped with lemon slices and chopped parsley. Serves about 4. A great Superbowl soup!

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