Tag: Shrimp

New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp

New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp

New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp gets its name from the smoky flavour the shrimp take on after being cooked in Worcestershire sauce and has very little to do with the barbecue. This recipe can be as simple as cooking the shrimp with butter and Worcestershire sauce…

Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce and Cream Cheese Block

Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce and Cream Cheese Block

The only thing better than Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce is the addition of Philadelphia Cream Cheese. The perfect appetizer for a crowd or just the family! Homemade cocktail sauce is far better than anything purchased; make it as tangy as you want!

Oregano Shrimp

Oregano Shrimp

At first glance, this dish resembles Scampi, however, the oregano, red pepper flakes and lemon zest point it more toward Greece than Italy. A very simple appetizer; this recipe seems to appear whenever we have any leftover Tzatziki. Grill or pre heat the oven. Use…

Cocktail Sauce

Cocktail Sauce

A throwback to the 1960’s, Cocktail Sauce originated in Britain and soon became very popular. Homemade is better and a breeze to make.

Shrimp Po Boys

Shrimp Po Boys

Think New Orlean’s. Think Gumbo and Muffulettas; Étouffée and Beignets; Jambalaya and Po Boys; Louis Armstrong and the New Orlean’s Saints (NFL)

Thai Shrimp (Chicken) Rolls

Thai Shrimp (Chicken) Rolls

We’ve been making these rolls for years; as appetizers or a meal. If you want a little more protein, make Turkey/Chicken and Cilantro Bites to go along side. They use the same dipping sauce and compliment the rolls. Adapted from Best Summer Weekends, Jane Rodmell…

Thai Curry Shrimp Soup

Thai Curry Shrimp Soup

Unsweetened Coconut Milk and some Red Thai Curry Paste come together with shrimp to form the basis of this delicious Thai Curry Shrimp Soup. It is one of our “go to” entertaining soups!   For the most part, we tend to make dishes fairly mild,…

Tequila Shrimp

Tequila Shrimp

  Tequila and shrimp just seem to go together, whether as appetizers, part of a main course or the taco bar. They are super quick to make. They still taste really nice if you leave the Tequila out when serving to the kids. Soaking the…

Oriental Rice

Oriental Rice

  This recipe came from my Mom’s best friend Marilyn; I have no idea where she got it. I love to prep this salad and the dressing earlier in the day and toss it together an hour or so before dinner. Marilyn adds ¾ tsp.…

Coconut Curry Shrimp

Coconut Curry Shrimp

Serve this mild curry dish with Basmati rice. Basmati rice generally is about 11 CHO/1/3 cup cooked. This recipe is a quick and flavorful weeknight meal. Get organized and cook away!  Have as many shrimp as you want, they are 0 CHO.