Shrimp And Asparagus With A Louisiana Twist Food

SHRIMP AND GRITS WITH LOUISIANA BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• For the grits: Combine 4 cups water, the cream, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and salt, and bring to a boil. In a medium bowl combine the grits, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper. Add the dry ingredients to the boiling liquid, whisking vigorously. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes. Whisk regularly, every 3 to 5 minutes, so the grits do not stick and burn.
• Remove from the heat and add the butter, whisking until it's completely incorporated into the grits.
• For the BBQ sauce: Combine the oil and butter and melt over medium heat. Add the paprika, rosemary, oregano, salt, black pepper and chipotle, and bring to simmer for 15 minutes. Add the garlic and simmer 5 minutes, not letting the garlic brown. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice. Strain and discard the solids (they will burn if you cook the shrimp with them).
• For the corn: Melt the butter in a medium saute pan and add the corn. Add the sugar and some salt and pepper and cook until the corn is bright yellow and just cooked through.
• Pour the BBQ sauce in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan and add the shrimp. Cook, stirring regularly until firm to the touch, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Divide the grits among four serving bowls and add 5 shrimp per bowl. Drizzle some BBQ sauce over the grits and sprinkle some corn on top. Garnish each bowl with a slice of lemon and then serve.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, place shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper; set aside.
• In a smaller bowl, mix the water with the sugar, oyster sauce, and corn starch; set aside.
• Heat your wok, or skillet, over high heat; stir fry oil, garlic, onion, and shrimp.
• Once shrimps become opaque and a pink color, add asparagus.
• Stir in cornstarch mixture and stir until sauce thickens; remove from heat and stir in green onion.
• Serve with hot white rice as desired.
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ASPARAGUS SHRIMP LINGUINE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook linguine according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add shrimp and garlic; cook 2-4 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in broth; cook over medium heat 1-2 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated. Add Swiss cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted., Drain linguine and asparagus, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Stir linguine and asparagus into shrimp mixture, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

LEMONY SHRIMP 'N' ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine the asparagus, red pepper, garlic and water. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Add shrimp; cover and cook for 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and asparagus is tender. With a slotted spoon, remove shrimp and vegetables; keep warm. , Add the soy sauce, lemon juice and zest to the microwave dish. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir into soy sauce mixture., Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return the shrimp mixture to the bowl; toss to coat. Serve with rice if desired.

LINGUINI WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the linguini and cook according to the directions on the box. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high flame. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the shrimp turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside. Add the lemon juice, white wine, and the reserved cup water to the skillet. Let simmer until the liquid is reduced by about half. Salt and saute the asparagus. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Return the shrimp to the pan and stir in the parsley. Add the drained linguini to the shrimp mixture, tossing to combine. Add asparagus and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS WITH A LOUISIANA TWIST

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Melt butter with olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir asparagus, red bell pepper, shallots, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, and oregano in the butter mixture until the pepper is softened, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and continue cooking until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 3 to 5 minutes more.
• Pour shrimp and vegetable mixture over the spaghetti and toss to mix. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture and season with salt and pepper.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS WITH SORREL

Steps:

• Melt butter over low heat in large frying pan. Add sorrel, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes, until sorrel is wilted.
• Turn up heat. Add asparagus and shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until shrimp begin to change color. Add 1/2 cup water, and cover. Cook, stirring once, for 5 minutes. Shrimp should be cooked through, but not tough, and asparagus tender.
• Season with salt and pepper, and serve over rice.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS WITH A LOUISIANA TWIST

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Melt butter with olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir asparagus, red bell pepper, shallots, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, and oregano in the butter mixture until the pepper is softened, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and continue cooking until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 3 to 5 minutes more.
• Pour shrimp and vegetable mixture over the spaghetti and toss to mix. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture and season with salt and pepper.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

Steps:

• In small saucepan heat stock.
• In blender add asparagus stems and 1 cup of hot broth/stock and blend until smooth.
• Return mixture to stock/broth pot.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and 2 tablespoons of the extra-virgin olive oil in a large Dutch oven or saucepan until the butter is foamy.
• Add the Arborio rice and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is well-coated and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the wine and cook until it evaporates.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add 2 cups of the hot stock and season lightly with salt.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until the broth has been absorbed.
• Continue to cook, adding more broth, 1/2 cup at a time as it is absorbed, until the rice is al dente, 16 to 18 minutes total cooking time.
• NOTE: If you use all of the stock before the rice is al dente, add a bit of hot water as needed.
• Add the chives, marjoram, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper.
• Add asparagus tips.
• Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
• Cover and set aside while you prepare the shrimp.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet until very hot.
• In a small bowl combine the shrimp with the creole seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss to thoroughly distribute seasonings.
• Add 2 tablespoons butter to the pan and, when foamy, add the shrimp and cook until shrimp are pink and lightly golden on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Transfer shrimp and any accumulated juices to the risotto and stir.
• Add 1 cup Parmesan cheese and stir.
• Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

GLAZED SHRIMP & ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, soy sauce and honey until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp in 1 teaspoon peanut oil and the sesame oil until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry asparagus in remaining peanut oil for 2 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, pepper flakes and sesame seeds; stir-fry 2 minutes longer or until asparagus is crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add shrimp; heat through. Drain pasta; serve with shrimp mixture.,

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS WITH A LOUISIANA TWIST

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Melt butter with olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir asparagus, red bell pepper, shallots, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, and oregano in the butter mixture until the pepper is softened, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and continue cooking until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 3 to 5 minutes more.
• Pour shrimp and vegetable mixture over the spaghetti and toss to mix. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture and season with salt and pepper.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS WITH GINGER-SESAME SAUCE

Steps:

• For the shrimp: combine the first 9 ingredients in a large zip-lock heavy duty plastic bag; seal the bag and marinate in the frig for 1 hour.
• Remove shrimp from the bag and reserve the marinade.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add in the asparagus and mushrooms; stir/saute for 5 minutes.
• Add in the shrimp; cook for 3 minutes or until shrimp are done.
• Mix together the reserved marinade, water, and cornstarch; add mixture to the skillet.
• Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Serve over hot rice.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Put shrimp in cold salted water for half an hour. Remove and peel.
• Saute leeks and garlic in two tablespoons olive oil until soft. Add tomatoes, thyme and water and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut asparagus into one-and-a-half-inch pieces and briefly steam until bright green. Set aside.
• Add shrimp to sauce, cook through, then add asparagus and parsley. Correct seasoning.
• Cook linguine in six quarts boiling salted water until al dente (takes only a few minutes). Drain, place in heated bowl and toss with one tablespoon olive oil. Drain linguine and toss with sauce. Serve immediately. Needs no cheese.