Shrimp Italiano Food

SHRIMP FRANCESE

Steps:

• Butterfly the shrimp: Make a deep cut along the outer curved edge of a shrimp, then spread open like a book. Repeat with the remaining shrimp. Pat dry.
• Whisk the eggs with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1 tablespoon parsley in a bowl. Heat about 1/8 inch olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Put the flour in a shallow bowl. Working in batches, dredge the shrimp in the flour, dip in the egg mixture and add to the skillet cut-side down; fry, turning, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Pour out any oil from the skillet and wipe clean. Add the broth, wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes and cook until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 4 minutes. Push the tomatoes to one side; whisk in the butter a few pieces at a time. Stir in the shrimp and the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.
• Meanwhile, put the spinach in a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle with water and season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and pierce the plastic; microwave until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Divide the spinach and shrimp mixture among plates and top with the sauce.

ITALIAN SHRIMP AND PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute or until crisp-tender. Add the tomatoes, broth, basil, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Add the shrimp to the tomato mixture; cook for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain pasta; toss with shrimp mixture.,

ITALIAN GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a large zip-lock bag.
• Seal and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
• Thread shrimp and veggies onto metal skewers, alternating as desired.
• Grill over medium heat about 4 minutes, turn once and grill 4 minutes more.
• Remove from skewers and serve hot.
• This also works as a stir-fry: Marinate as above and then saute all ingredients over medium-high heat in a large skillet until shrimp are pink.

SHRIMP ITALIANO

Steps:

• Put 1/2 cup of Minced garlic into a mortar and pestal. Drizzle some of the 1/4 cup of Olive oil over the garlic and crush up the garlic in the oil. Then stir in the rest of the oil and add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Pour mixture over shrimp and toss well. Refrigerate while you continue on.
• Cut broccoli crown down to small flowerettes. Chop Onion into decent sized pieces. Slice mushrooms (Or open can and drain if you must).
• Melt a stick of butter in a large saute pan over med-high heat. Add 2 TBSP of minced garlic, onions, and mushrooms. Add oregano. Saute until onions wilt. Add shrimp & garlic mixture and saute until shrimp turns pink. Add Wine and bring to a simmer. Add cornstarch and water mixture to thicken the sauce. Stir well. Turn down heat to low and add broccoli. Cover for 2 minutes. Stir well.
• Serve over Pasta along with garlic bread.

GRILLED ITALIAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• If your shrimp does not come deveined, this is pretty easy to do. Remove the shell (which is usually already cut) and use a small knife to cut along the back side of the shrimp. There will be a slimy dark "line" that becomes exposed. Remove that from the shrimp and rinse. Pat the shrimp dry.
• Place all the ingredients except shrimp in a food processor and blend it till almost smooth. Pour sauce over the shrimp, toss, and place in the refrigerator to marinate 30min to an hour. If using a grill, thread your shrimp onto skewers.
• Prepare your grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Place your shrimp on the hot grill or grill pan and cook, not moving for 2 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side another 2-3 minutes, depending on the size of your shrimp. You want them to be opaque with no clear/grayish parts. Serve immediately or cover and chill for up to 2 days.

GRILLED ITALIAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat greased grill to medium heat. Mix oil, vinegar and dressing mix in cruet or small bowl as directed on envelope. Thread shrimp and salami alternately on eight skewers.
• Grill kabobs on 5 to 6 min. on each side or until shrimp turn pink.
• Arrange cheese slices on eight serving plates; top each with one kabob. Drizzle evenly with the dressing mixture; sprinkle with basil.

ITALIAN FLAVORED SHRIMP DIP

Steps:

• Combine sour cream and cream cheese.
• Beat until fluffy.
• Beat in salad dressing mix and lemon juice.
• Stir in shrimp and green pepper.
• Cover and chill several hours.
• Serve with Melba toasts or vegetables.

BAKED ITALIAN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, and parsley in a shallow dish; set aside.
• Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact, and devein, if desired. Place in a large bowl. Sprinkle shrimp with garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil; toss gently.
• Dredge each shrimp in breadcrumb mixture. Arrange shrimp in an even layer in 2 greased 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pans.
• Bake at 400° for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring twice.

CHICKEN AND SHRIMP A LA ITALIANO

Steps:

• 1. Peel and clean shrimp, cut into bite-sized pieces. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
• 2. Combine salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, oregano and bay leaf. Sprinkle half of mixture over shrimp, and half over chicken.
• 3. In large frying pan, melt margarine. Add chicken and saute until it turns color; scoop out meat, leaving margarine. Add shrimp to same pan and saute until pink; scoop out shrimp.
• 4. Add garlic, onion, bell pepper and celery in remaining margarine. Saute until tender. Add Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and tomatoes. Return meats to pan and simmer about 3 minutes or until heated through.
• 5. Serve over cooked spaghetti, fusilli, linguini or rice.

HAZELNUT CRUSTED SHRIMP ITALIANO

Steps:

• On a plate,mix flour, parmesan, hazelnuts, salt and cayenne together (I use a pie plate).
• In a bowl, mix eggs and milk.
• Dip shrimp in egg wash, then into flour mix being sure to coat well; shake off any excess.
• In a large, heavy skillet, heat oil.
• Fry shrimp until just done, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove shrimp from pan and place on paper towels to drain.
• In same skillet, saute tomatoes, mushrooms, onion and garlic until mushrooms start to wilt (about 5 minutes).
• Add white wine and basil.
• Allow to cook for 3-5 minutes.
• Place cooked linguini in a large bowl.
• Toss in tomato mixture.
• Top with shrimp.
• Sprinkle with parmesan and more basil if desired.