Creamed Shrimp Food

CREAMY SHRIMP ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in Large Skillet on medium heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until shrimp turn pink, adding garlic for the last minute. Remove shrimp from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving liquid in skillet; set shrimp aside. Add cream cheese and broth to reserved liquid in skillet; cook 3 to 5 min or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Stir in shrimp and 3 Tbsp. Parmesan.
• Drain pasta. Add to shrimp mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and parsley.

CREAMY SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Place the flour on a rimmed plate, and season with salt and pepper. Toss the shrimp in the flour, and shake off excess. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the shrimp until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet, and reserve.
• Discard all but 1 tablespoon oil from the skillet. Cook the shallots and garlic in the oil until soft, about 2 minutes. Pour in the wine, 1/2 cup chicken broth, and the lemon juice. Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until reduced to about 3/4 cup. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of chicken broth and the cream, and simmer until sauce is reduced and thickened slightly, approximately 10 minutes more. Add the butter, and stir until melted.
• Return the shrimp to the skillet; simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley and Romano cheese before serving.

SHRIMP IN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add broth and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cream, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper., Butterfly shrimp, by cutting lengthwise almost in half, but leaving shrimp attached at opposite side. Spread to butterfly. Place cut side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour cream sauce over shrimp. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with noodles or rice.

EASY CREAMY GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels then place in a bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large pan over high heat then add the butter and shrimp. Cook until they shrimp are opaque and starting to brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• In the same pan, add another teaspoon of butter then add the garlic and the cajun seasoning.
• Pour the cream into the pan along with the lemon juice. Bring up to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce has reduced and coats the back of a spoon easily.
• Add the shrimp back into the pan then allow to heat through for 1-2 minutes. Scatter over the parsley and serve.

CREAMY GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
• Add the crushed red pepper and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and add the flour.
• Stir until well blended.
• Add the milk a bit at a time and stir until smooth before adding more.
• Return mixture to heat.
• Add the shrimp, green onion and cheese and cook until the sauce has thickened and the shrimp is hot.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve over cooked rice, noodles or toast.

CREAMY GARLIC SHRIMP TOAST

Steps:

• Butterfly shrimp and place in a mixing bowl. Add cayenne, paprika, and garlic and stir until shrimp are evenly coated. Refrigerate until needed.
• Trim most of the crusts off of the bread.
• Add 4 tablespoons melted butter to a skillet over medium heat. Add both slices of bread and toast until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove bread to a plate and wipe out any crumbs.
• Add remaining melted butter to the skillet and increase heat to high. When the pan is very hot and you see the first wisp of smoke, add shrimp and use tongs to spread into an even layer. Sear, without stirring or tossing, for 1 minute.
• Sprinkle with lemon zest and add lemon juice and cream. Stir with a spoon to scrape any browned bits off the bottom. Let cream boil and reduce for 1 ½ to 2 minutes as the shrimp finishes cooking and the sauce thickens up.
• Turn off the heat and stir in parsley. Taste and add salt if needed.
• Divide shrimp and sauce evenly over each piece of toasted bread.

CREAMY SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instruction until al dente. Drain and save 1 cup of the pasta water. Set aside.
• Heat up a skillet with the oil. Saute the garlic and add the shrimp. Cook until the surface turns opaque, add the pasta water, cream, white wine and bring it to a simmer. Add the butter, salt, cayenne pepper and lemon juice. As soon as the shrimp is cooked through, add the spinach, stir to combine well.
• Toss in the spaghetti, stir to mix well with the cream sauce. Turn off heat, top with the parsley and serve the pasta immediately with some lemon wedges.

CREAMED SHRIMP FILLING (FOR VOL-AU-VENT OR BOUCHéES)

Steps:

• Heat canola oil in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Peel and clean the shrimp. Leave some with the tails intact for garnish if desired. Add the shrimp and cook until firm and pink, remove the shrimp and set aside. Add the finely diced onions carrots and celery and cook stirring occasionally until softened and onions are translucent. Add the white wine, bay leaf and thyme, cook until almost all the liquid has been evaporated. Mix the butter and cornstarch together to form a roux. Add it to the skillet and cook for one minute. Add the stock and reduce until thick. Add cream. Taste and adjust seasoning adding salt and pepper as desired. Cut the shrimp into bite sized pieces. Reserve 4 whole shrimp with tail attached if desired for garnish. Add the shrimp into the sauce and heat through. Use for filling empty vol-au-vent's. Top each with one of the reserve shrimp for garnish if desired.

CREAMY PARMESAN AND SPINACH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Sprinkle shrimp with basil, season lightly with salt and pepper and toss.
• Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add shrimp in a single layer and cook until bottom is pink, then flip and cook opposite side of shrimp until cooked through and pink, about 3 minutes total.
• Transfer shrimp to a plate then melt remaining 1 Tbsp butter in same skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and saute until just lightly golden brown, about 30 seconds then pour in chicken broth.
• Add spinach and stir and cook until it starts to wilt, about 1 minute.
• Stir in cream and cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to simmer and thicken slightly, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in parmesan cheese and cook until cheese has melted, season lightly with salt if needed.
• Remove from heat and toss in shrimp. Serve over spaghetti or spaghetti squash if desired.
• Recipe source: Cooking Classy

CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Place a large pot of salted water over medium heat. Bring to the boil then season generously with salt.
• Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of water then drain and set aside.
• Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a large bowl then add the olive oil, crushed garlic, half of the seasonings and a generous pinch of salt.
• Stir to coat the shrimp in the spices.
• Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp for a minute per side until they are golden brown and just cooked.
• Remove and set aside.
• In the same pan, melt the butter and add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds then add the remaining spices.
• Cook for another 30 seconds then pour in the white wine. Allow the pan to deglaze and the wine to reduce by half.
• Pour in the cream and season with salt and pepper. Allow the cream to simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
• Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Add the shrimp back to the pan with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Allow the shrimp to heat through.
• Toss the creamy sauce and shrimp with cooked pasta of your choice and a splash of the reserved pasta water and serve scattered with fresh parsley and oregano (optional).

CREAMY SHRIMP AND GNOCCHI

Steps:

• Place a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
• Lightly rinse the shrimp to help separate them and remove any large pieces of ice. Shake off any excess water, then toss the shrimp with the lemon pepper seasoning.
• Add the shrimp to the hot oil, using tongs to move into a single layer. Cover and let cook until the shrimp start to defrost and turn pink, about 2 minutes. Uncover, flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, flipping for the final minute. Check that the shrimp are pink all over, then remove to a plate.
• Deglaze the skillet with the wine, scraping the bottom. Add the cream, mascarpone, pesto, lemon zest and good pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering for 1 to 2 minutes and allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
• Add the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. When the gnocchi are ready, they will begin to float.
• Drain the gnocchi and add to the sauce along with the frozen peas and the shrimp with any juices. Stir and heat through until the sauce has thickened a little more and everything is combined, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Garnish with the basil and lemon slices.

CREAMED SHRIMP ON RICE OR PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Thaw and drain shrimp and pat with paper towels; set aside. Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour. Stir until smooth and blended. Add the milk or cream and heat for 5 minutes, until smooth and thick. Add the shrimp, peas, salt, pepper, lemon juice, garlic powder,chives and sour cream; heat through. Serve over buttered rice or toast. Sprinkle shredded cheese or French onion over top, if desired.
• 2. Note: Kimmi says you could add some white wine and chopped onion to the recipe too...thanks Kimmi