Cooking from My Freezer – Shrimp Rolls

There is nothing I like more than a wonderful lobster roll. However, I am being resourceful and using what I have in my freezer. I found a bag of precooked wild-caught jumbo shrimp in the freezer. So, out it came and time to figure out what to do with the shrimp. I also had a […]

Shrimp and Cucumber Bites

Looking for that perfect make ahead appetizer?  You must try these Shrimp and Cucumber Bites.  They are lightly spiced and delicious served cold or warm.  I always like to prepare dishes that are ready to serve and do not require last minute prep.  How great it is to simply serve from the refrigerator.   This is […]

Sticky Shrimp

I am always playing around with new recipes and this time I had a pound of shrimp and I wanted to make a quick to prepare dinner.  I mixed together a honey soy bourbon marinade.  This is the perfect under 30 minute dish and absolutely sensational.  I served this along side vegetable fried rice.  Keep […]

Overnight Marinated Shrimp and Avocados

Have you ever been asked to bring an appetizer to a party?  This is the recipe that you will want to keep handy and prepare over and over again.  As you know from the majority of my posts, I love make ahead easy to prepare dishes.  Overnight Marinated Shrimp and Avocados is just that type […]

Shrimp with Vermouth and Sriracha

After reading the title, you must think I have gone crazy with this flavor fusionl.  You cannot believe this wonderful combination, vermouth is a fortified wine flavored with various botanicals typically used in many cocktails and sriracha is a spicy sauce made with red chilies and garlic typically used in Vietnamese and Thai recipes.  Combine […]

Spicy Shrimp

If you love a  dish that packs some heat – you will love this Spicy Shrimp recipe. Marinate the shrimp one hour to up to twenty-four hours before serving.  Quick, easy and make ahead; my idea of a perfect recipe.  I like to serve this with hot crusty bread to sop of the spicy sauce.   If you like a […]

Shrimp Stir-fry

My husband grew-up eating rice almost everyday of the year.  Needless to say, he still loves rice and appreciates every meal that includes rice.  What better way to serve rice than with a wonderful vegetable filled stir-fry.  What could be easier than a stir-fry dinner.  Everything cooks under 30 minutes and you have a healthy […]

Steak and Shrimp Kabobs

Now that the weather is warm and the grill is ready, I am ready to try some wonderful grilling recipes.  For these kabobs, I loaded each skewers with an assortment of meat, shrimp and vegetables.  I then made a basting sauce that we brushed on the kabobs as they were grilling.  The results were outstanding.  Easy […]

Grilled Shrimp Fajitas with Tequila Lime Peppers

One of our favorite dinners is fajitas.  We even order fajitas when we visit local restaurants.  I was thinking how could I increase the flavor and add that special something to my basic fajitas.  Out came the tequila, lime and various spices, the results were terrific.  I hope you give this recipe a try.  “Provecho”