Tilapia and Shrimp Veracruz
Tilapia and Shrimp Veracruz offers our version of a Mexican classic, seafood cooked in a rich, tomato and chili sauce. Inspired by veracruzana sauce usually prepared with red snapper, this recipe includes assorted peppers and chilis in the sauce along with tequila and freshly-squeezed lime juice while omitting the olives and capers; it’s definitely zestier than the original. Always a crowd-pleaser at our house, Tilapia and Shrimp Veracruz never fails to impress with its heady aroma, colorful appearance and wonderful taste. The sauce can be made ahead of time, kept covered in the pan and reheated just prior to adding the seafood; the finished dish comes together quickly. Serve Tilapia and Shrimp Veracruz with white rice or Dirty Cauliflower Rice on the side, as pictured, if you are counting carbohydrates; either way, accompany Tilapia and Shrimp Veracruz with a chilled, dry white wine.
Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cooking Time Sauce: 45 minutes, Cooking Time Fish: 15 minutes, Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes. Serves 4
Support Cook and Eat at Home. Purchase a PDF of the Tilapia and Shrimp Veracruz recipe for $1.00.
Pork and Shrimp Stir Fry
Pork and Shrimp Stir Fry combines two very different proteins, pork and shrimp, and some unusual seasoning elements to produce a deeply flavorful and satisfying dish. The marinade adds bracing Chinkiang vinegar and fish sauce to bring a snap of brightness to the other ingredients and, together with the fermented black beans in the sauce, all serve to increase the umami element of Pork and Shrimp Stir Fry, while the different textures presented by the pork, shrimp and bok choy greatly contribute to the enjoyment of this dish. While we prefer Pork and Shrimp Stir Fry on its own, it can be served with steamed rice or noodles for a larger meal. As there is no spicy ingredient in Pork and Shrimp Stir Fry, be sure to have some Spicy Sichuan Chili Crisp available at the table.
Prep Time for Pork: 10 minutes plus marinating time, Prep Time for Stir Fry: 30 minutes, Cooking Time: 35 minutes. Serves 4.
Support Cook and Eat at Home. Purchase a PDF of the Pork and Shrimp Stir Fry recipe for $1.00.
(more…)
Grilled Red Pepper Sauce and Shrimp
Grilled Red Pepper Sauce and Shrimp brings sweet red bell peppers and spicy red Fresno chilis together for a sauce which starts at the grill and finishes in the sauce pan. The sweet and spicy sauce balances and complements simply grilled shrimp, with fettuccine pasta filling out this eye-catching dish. While the flavors of Grilled Red Pepper Sauce and Shrimp are complex, the preparation really is not. The sauce prep and cooking can be done ahead of time, as we do, leaving you free to concentrate on the shrimp, pasta and final presentation. Start your dinner with a Grilled Radicchio and Arugula Salad appetizer and then on to the main event, Grilled Red Pepper Sauce and Shrimp, accompanied by a dry white wine or sparkling wine.
Sauce Prep Time: 15 minutes, Sauce Total Time: 45 minutes.
Shrimp Prep Time: 6 minutes, Shrimp and Pasta Total Time: 10 minutes. Serves 4.
Support Cook and Eat at Home. Purchase a PDF of the Grilled Red Pepper Sauce and Shrimp recipe for $1.00.
Grilled Meats Creole Gumbo
Grilled Meats Creole Gumbo is a West Coast take on a Louisiana classic. Made with a roux, flavorful and hearty Grilled Meats Creole Gumbo incorporates the “Holy Trinity” ingredients of Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun cuisines, along with okra, the all-important seasonings, crab meat and shrimp. When making the roux, especially if you’ve never made one before, prepare a roux that is a deep café au lait color which will yield a deep flavor base to the gumbo. Start out with a Grilled Radicchio and Arugula Salad, then serve Grilled Meats Creole Gumbo with a Louisiana-style hot sauce, filé powder, sliced scallions and optional white rice at the table, accompanied by a Barolo, Cabernet Sauvignon or even Chianti for a memorable weekend dinner. Leftover Grilled Meats Creole Gumbo can be refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to five days without any diminishing of its flavor.
Total Time: 2 1/2 hours. Serves 8.
Support Cook and Eat at Home. Purchase a PDF of the Grilled Meats Creole Gumbo recipe for $1.00.
(more…)
Creole Gumbo with Lentils
Creole Gumbo with Lentils is a lower carbohydrate version of this Louisiana classic. Made without a roux, Creole Gumbo with Lentils is very flavorful and hearty; there is no need to serve it over or with additional rice. Incorporating the “Holy Trinity” ingredients of Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun cuisines, okra and the all-important seasonings, Creole Gumbo with Lentils is a dish we’re sure you will enjoy. Start out with an Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad, then serve Creole Gumbo with Lentils with a Louisiana-style hot sauce and filé powder at the table, accompanied by a medium-bodied red wine, like Montepulciano d’Abruzzo or Pinot Noir.
Total Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes. Serves 6.
Support Cook and Eat at Home. Purchase a PDF of the Creole Gumbo with Lentils recipe for $1.00
(more…)
Grilled Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Grilled Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a delight! Sweet marinated shrimp, grilled to perfection, top pasta in a zesty sauce for a delicious dish. The marinade and quick grilling yields tasty, soft shrimp full of flavor. The easy to make yet richly flavored sauce coats the pasta and together serve as the perfect platform for the succulent grilled shrimp. Enjoy Grilled Shrimp Scampi Pasta with a Wilted Arugula Salad and a dry white wine for a light but lovely meal. Buon Appétito!
Prep Time Shrimp: 15 minutes, Cook Time Shrimp: 6 minutes. Prep and Cook Time Sauce and Pasta: 10 minutes. Serves 2.
Support Cook and Eat at Home. Purchase a PDF of the Grilled Shrimp Scampi Pasta recipe for $1.00
Asparagus Prosciutto Shrimp Pasta
This is recipe is a great way to enjoy the fresh and delicate flavors of asparagus, prosciutto and shrimp. Farfalle (butterflies), also known as bowties, are a fun pasta which works really well here. The different colors, shapes and textures of the asparagus, prosciutto, shrimp, pasta and sauce combine to make Asparagus Prosciutto Shrimp Pasta a very attractive and tasty dish for your table. Keep the colorful theme going with Sicilian Orange Salad for an appetizer.
You will need to prepare this sauce as the pasta boils to get this dish just right. Timing is really critical to making this dish come out perfectly. Pay particular attention to parboiling the asparagus; under cooking will yield hard, chewy pieces and overcooking will produce mushy ones. Likewise, the initial sautéing of the shrimp must take them to the just-turning opaque stage as they will continue to cook as you finish the sauce; you don’t want rubbery, overcooked shrimp here. The scant amount of heavy cream may seem too little to create a sauce but it will serve to bind all the other elements together and yield a silky, not runny, finish to Asparagus Prosciutto Shrimp Pasta.
Prep Time: 30 minutes, Total Time: 1 hour. Serves 4.
Support Cook and Eat at Home. Purchase a PDF of the Asparagus Prosciutto Shrimp Pasta recipe for $1.00
Shrimp Soup with Noodles and Herbs
Shrimp Soup with Noodles and Herbs highlights soft, sweet shrimp in a light broth complemented by an assortment of bright, fresh herbs with a base of noodles for a thoroughly satisfying lunch or start with a Wilted Arugula Salad for a light but delicious dinner. The fresh herbs are key ingredients and worth the effort to seek them out. Shrimp Soup with Noodles and Herbs looks, smells and tastes so good that it will quickly become a favorite at your house. Feel free to substitute fresh mussels or small shell clams for the shrimp.
Prep Time: 15 minutes, Total Time: 30 minutes Serves: 2.
Support Cook and Eat at Home. Purchase a PDF of the Shrimp Soup with Noodles and Herbs recipe for $1.00
(more…)
Yellow Curry with Shrimp and Tofu
Yellow Curry with Shrimp and Tofu brings to mind the delicious seafood and coconut milk-based soups of Thailand. Yellow curry powder brings its heady aroma, deep flavors and vibrant color to this curry without overwhelming the other ingredients. The shrimp and tofu boost the protein content while the lime leaves, fish sauce and lemon juice add their fresh, bright and complementary flavor elements. Yellow Curry with Shrimp and Tofu can be served over rice (traditional), sautéed cauliflower rice (for the carb conscious) or as is, which is our favorite way to enjoy it.
Prep Time: 30 minutes, Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Serves 4
