Creamy Seafood Sauce

MIXED SEAFOOD IN A CREAMY GARLIC WINE SAUCE {MARISCOS AL AJILLO}

Steps:

• Season the seafood with a sprinkle of salt.
• Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
• Add the onion and garlic, cook for about two minutes.
• Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the white wine, mix well and cook over high heat for 1 minute.
• Add the heavy cream and cook until the shrimp are almost done.
• Add the squid and bay scallops, cook for about two minutes or until done, and immediately remove from heat.
• Taste and add salt if needed. Add ground black pepper to taste.
• Mix in the chopped parsley.
• Serve the mixed seafood in garlic sauce immediately. You can serve it as an appetizer with bread. It can also be served as a main dish with rice, fried green plantains, salad, etc.

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.

CREAMY SEAFOOD PASTA

Steps:

• In 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, cook linguine as directed on package. Drain well; return to Dutch oven and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in blender, place clam chowder, milk, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and the garlic; blend on medium speed until mixture is smooth. Set aside.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp, mushrooms and onions; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until shrimp turn pink.
• Stir in pepper flakes and soup mixture; cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour over cooked linguine in Dutch oven; toss gently to coat. Top individual servings with Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY SEAFOOD STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion and celery until soft but not coloured, about 10 mins. Throw in the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Pour in the wine and simmer on a high heat until most has disappeared.
• Pour in the stock and cornflour mix and simmer for 5-10 mins, stirring often until thickened. Season, then add the seafood and most of the dill. Simmer for a few mins until piping hot, then stir in the crème fraîche.
• Meanwhile, cook the garlic bread following pack instructions. Divide the stew into warm bowls and scatter with the remaining dill. Serve with garlic bread for dipping into the stew.

CREAMY GARLIC SEAFOOD PASTA

Steps:

• In a large pan, add a splash of oil and allow to heat up.
• Season the seafood with salt and pepper then cook in batches until golden brown.
• The shrimp/prawns should take no more than a minute per side (depending on size) and the calamari and mussels will take only a few minutes to cook. Take care not to overcook the seafood as they will go tough and rubbery. Rather undercook slightly as it will cook a little more while being tossed with the sauce and pasta.
• Remove the seafood from the pan and set aside.
• In the same pan, melt the butter and add the garlic and chilli flakes. Cook until fragrant then pour in the lemon juice and wine.
• Bring to a simmer and allow to reduce by half.
• Pour in the cream and allow to come to a simmer. Allow to cook for 5 minutes or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
• Add the seafood (and any of its resting juices) and parsley and stir to combine.
• Toss the sauce with cooked pasta and a splash of the pasta cooking water and toss to coat the pasta. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

CREAMY SEAFOOD NEWBURG

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Remove the shells from the shrimp. With a sharp knife, make a shallow cut down the back of a shrimp and pull the dark vein out . If the vein doesn't come out easily, scrape it out with the tip of the knife. The vein is the digestive system of the shrimp, so it should be removed. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
• Rinse well, chop large shrimp coarsely. Leave small to medium shrimp whole, if desired. Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl.
• To the bowl with the shrimp, add the lobster, scallops, or crabmeat along with the sherry, lemon juice, and nutmeg.
• Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add the flour and continue cooking for about 3 minutes while stirring constantly.
• Gradually whisk in about 1/4 cup of the half-and-half. Gradually add the remaining half-and-half, whisking constantly. Add the salt and continue cooking until bubbling and thickened.
• In a bowl, whisk the heavy cream with the egg yolk.
• Add to the thickened sauce while whisking constantly.
• Stir in the cheese and continue cooking until the cheese has melted.
• Add the seafood to the sauce and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the seafood is thoroughly cooked.
• Spoon the seafood Newburg over toast points , puff pastry shells, or hot cooked rice or noodles. Or serve the seafood over freshly baked biscuits.
• Sprinkle with paprika or garnish with fresh chopped parsley , as desired.

SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact, if desired. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.
• Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 15 seconds. Add shrimp. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque, stirring frequently. Transfer shrimp to a serving platter using a slotted spoon.
• Add wine, butter, and salt to the skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat to loosen any browned bits and to melt butter. Pour butter mixture over shrimp. Sprinkle with chives. Serve over linguine.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS IN GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, heat 1/4 cup oil and cook garlic and shallot until translucent, about 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the wine, and add parsley, basil and thyme and let the liquid reduce by half. Using a fine strainer, strain the reduction into a clean saucepan and add the cream. Over low heat, let the sauce reduce to medium thickness. To the now empty saute pan, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, saute scallops, cook until opaque and remove to a utility platter in a warm place. Then use the same pan to saute shrimp just until pink, and remove to the utility platter. Add cream sauce to saute pan to toss the drained pasta or rice with the cream sauce and seafood, reserving a few scallops and shrimp for the top. Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with cheese, as garnish. Arrange shrimp and scallops on top and garnish with basil sprigs.

SHRIMP IN TOMATO BASIL CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Rinse shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook for approximately 1-1/2 minutes on each side, or until shrimp have just turned pink on both sides. Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside (leave any juices in the skillet).
• In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant, stirring constantly (about 30 seconds).
• Add heavy cream and diced tomatoes with juices, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, or until slightly thickened (stirring frequently).
• Remove skillet from heat and add fresh basil. Stir to combine. Season cream sauce with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
• Return shrimp to skillet. Serve over your favorite cooked pasta, if desired.

CREAM SAUCE RECIPE COLLECTION

Steps:

• GARLIC CREAM SAUCE (with OPTIONAL PARMESAN) Heat the olive oil in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and while constantly moving it around with a wooden spoon, sauté if for 30-40 seconds or until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden. Add the heavy cream, stir, bring to gentle simmer and simmer until the sauce thickens to your liking. Remove from heat. Add the grated Parmesan (optional) and stir until it melts and blends in with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. CHORIZO CREAM SAUCE In a non-stick pan over medium heat begin to brown the chorizo while gently breaking it up with a wooden spoon. When mostly cooked through, remove any excess fat with a small spoon (may not need to). Add the heavy cream, stir, bring to simmer and cook for another couple of minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. HONEY MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE In a sauce pan over medium heat add the heavy cream, mustard and honey. Whisk until combined and simmer briefly until the sauce thickens to your liking. Season with salt and pepper to taste. SPICY CREAM SAUCE (CAJUN OR RED PEPPER FLAKES) In a sauce pan over medium heat add heavy cream and chicken base. Stir to combine and bring to simmer. Add Cajun seasoning OR red pepper flakes (plus optional Parmesan). Simmer until sauce thickens to your liking or thicken with slurry. SIMPLE CHEESE CREAM SAUCE Add the heavy cream to a sauce pan, place on stove and heat over the highest setting of low available before you get to medium-low. Add garlic salt and dried oregano and stir. Once you observe the cream forming a skin on the surface, it is hot enough. In batches add the shredded cheese and stir to combine. Add the next batch only after the previous one has been incorporated. When the sauce is smooth, remove from the heat and serve immediately. Leftovers of this sauce must be warmed up on low, with a bit of extra heavy cream, otherwise the fat from the cheese might cause it to separate. WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the heavy cream and the whole grain mustard. Bring bring to simmer and let reduce for a couple of minutes until it reaches your desired thickness.

HOW TO MAKE SEAFOOD SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the ketchup, horseradish, juice, and sauces in a bowl. Get out a small bowl and put 1/2 cup (115 g) of ketchup into it along with 2 tablespoons (30 g) of horseradish, 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of lemon juice, 1⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of Worcestershire sauce, and 1⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of hot sauce.Tip: For the most intense flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled.
• Whisk the sauce and taste it. Use a whisk or fork to combine the sauce ingredients until they're completely smooth. Then dip a clean spoon into the bowl and taste the sauce. Adjust the flavorings according to your taste. For example, if you want a saltier flavor, mix in a few more drops of Worcestershire sauce. To make it spicier, stir in more horseradish or hot sauce.
• Serve the cocktail sauce with shrimp. Spoon the sauce into a serving bowl and set it out along with boiled and cooled shrimp. Classic cocktail sauce is also great with oysters, clams, and steamed crab legs. Cover and refrigerate the cocktail sauce for up to 1 week. Discard any sauce that you've already dipped into with shrimp or seafood.

CREAMY SEAFOOD LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the shrimp, scallops and wine or broth. Cook, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 3-5 minutes., Stir milk mixture and add to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, salt and pepper. Drain linguine; top with seafood mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY SEAFOOD SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter and sauté the shallots.
• Stir in flour, add tomato juice and milk, stirring quickly.
• Bring to a boil, still stirring, then simmer for 1 minute.
• Stir in sherry and cream.

CREAMY SEAFOOD PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Rinse the mussels and remove the beards if necessary, discarding any that remain open even after tapping on them.
• Clean the shrimp.
• Dice the onion and mince the garlic and parsley.
• Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, adding a touch of olive oil to help prevent it from sticking together.
• Bring a large pan to medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes, until onion turns translucent.
• Add the shrimp and scallops and sauté for 4 minutes, turning the shrimp and scallops over once, until the shrimp have turned pink.
• Add the broth and heavy cream, bring to a light boil, and lower the heat to simmer. Let the sauce cook until the cream reduces slightly, about 2 minutes.
• Add the mussels, cover with a lid, and let them cook in the sauce for 5 minutes.
• Stir all the ingredients to coat them in sauce. Discard any mussels that haven't fully opened.
• Add the parmesan cheese, chili flakes, minced fresh parsley, and salt and pepper. Add the drained pasta. Stir gently to mix everything together.
• Serve the creamy seafood pasta topped with more grated parmesan, parsley, and a pinch of chili flakes.

CAJUN CREAM SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Deglaze pan the protein has been cooked in with wine. If baked or broiled, scrape up pan drippings from baking pan and add to skillet with wine. Heat thoroughly.
• Whisk together 1/2 and 1/2, flour and seasonings until smooth.
• Whisk flour mixture into skillet and stir constantly over medium-low to medium heat until thickened.
• Add lemon juice and heat throughly before pouring over fish, shrimp or chicken.

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.

CREAM AND SEAFOOD SAUCE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients (except last 3) into a large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
• Add cooked and drained pasta along with shrimp and crab meat.
• Cook for one minute.
• Stir in grated cheese.
• Simmer until all cheese has melted (about 2 additional minutes).

CREAMY SEAFOOD PASTA BAKE- A FAMILY HOLIDAY TRADITION

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Heat a skillet over medium , drizzle with Olive oil.
• Saute seafood for 1-2 minutes.
• Slowly add wine to deglaze the pan, add shallots, garlic & butter. Stir.
• Add flour, stir to coat seafood.
• Pour in milk or cream, bring to a boil stirring constantly
• Reduce to simmer, sauce should start thicken.
• Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 the Parmesan.
• Cook, drain and rinse penne pasta.
• Mix bread crumbs into melted butter.
• Layer in casserole dish- pasta, sauce and seafood, bread crumbs, remaining Parmesan.
• Bake 15 minutes or until top is golden and edges are bubbly.
• Serve with a glass of Chardonnay and crusty bread.

EASY SEAFOOD PASTA WITH GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Start a pot of salted water to a boil.
• Heat a dutch oven over medium high heat for several minutes. Heat oil until it shimmers then pat dry shrimp and scallops and sprinkle with salt. Use long tongs to carefully arrange in a single layer on the hot pan. Let cook undisturbed until well browned on the underside, flipping only when they release easily, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook about a minute more, until just opaque. Transfer to a plate.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions (about 4 minutes for these types).
• Add butter and garlic to the same dutch oven (without cleaning it) and cook about 30 seconds, until garlic is softened. Whisk in cream and bring to a simmer. Turn off heat and whisk in cheeses until smooth. Add pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Stir shrimp and scallops into the sauce or top servings individually to show off the gorgeous sear. Serve sprinkled with parsley or chives if desired.

SHRIMP WITH GARLIC CREAM SAUCE OVER LINGUINE

Steps:

• In a saucepan bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Using a small paring knife, remove the vein along the back of each shrimp and rinse under running water. Add garlic to water and boil for two minutes. Add the shrimp to the water and cook with the garlic for 2-3 minutes. Drain the shrimp and garlic. Peel the garlic and finely chop. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook until cream begins to thicken. Stir in parsley, Parmesan and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over linguine in a large bowl and toss to coat. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

RECIPE FOR SHRIMP:

Steps:

• Grind oregano, thyme, and basil.
• Add ground oregano, thyme, and basil to other seasonings.
• Add canola oil and butter to skillet over medium high heat.
• Season shrimp.
• Add shrimp to skillet over medium high heat.
• Once shrimp curls into a "C" shape, turn it over and cook the other side (about 1 minute per side).
• Remove from skillet and set aside.