Snappy Shrimp Food

THE BEST SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the skillet. Add half the shrimp and cook until golden pink, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl. Melt another tablespoon of the butter in the skillet and cook the remaining shrimp.
• Return the skillet to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and let it melt. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in the wine and lemon juice. Increase the heat to high and boil the liquid until it thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the parsley. Add the shrimp back to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Transfer to a serving dish and top with more chopped parsley. Serve with crusty bread or pasta.

SNAPPY STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to the package directions. Drain and toss with 2 tablespoons of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the parsley. Keep warm.
• Meanwhile, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat in an extra-large skillet. Add the beef, season with the paprika and some salt and pepper and cook until browned on all sides but still pink in the middle, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• Add the mushrooms, onions and thyme to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the hot stock and wine and cook for a minute until it reduces. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and mustard. Add the beef back in, along with any juices on the plate. Cook for 1 minute so the beef is heated through. Turn off the heat and stir in the sour cream. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Serve over the buttered noodles and garnish with the remaining parsley.

SNAPPY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Saute chives and garlic in margarine until tender.
• Add shrimp and simmer until pink.
• Add salt and sherry, sprinkle cheese over top.
• Serve as appetizers or main dish.

CLASSIC SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is just golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp to a plate. Add the wine and lemon juice to the skillet and simmer until slightly reduced, 2 minutes.
• Return the shrimp and any juices from the plate to the skillet along with the linguine, butter and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water. Continue to cook, tossing, until the butter is melted and the shrimp is hot, about 2 minutes, adding more of the reserved cooking water as needed. Season with salt; stir in the parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

SNAPPY RED BELL PEPPER DIP WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• With machine running, drop garlic cloves through feed tube of processor; chop finely. Add roasted peppers with their juices; purée until almost smooth. Add cream cheese and cumin; blend until smooth. Transfer to medium bowl. Mix in tomato, onions and jalapeño. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 2 days. Rewhisk before serving. Place dip in center of platter. Surround with shrimp and serve.

PERFECT SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Heat wine, olive oil, butter, margarine, and garlic in a large skillet on medium heat until it just starts to boil.
• Then add paprika and parsley flakes, stir in and immediately add shrimp.
• Cook for about 4 or 5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink.
• Don't overcook. Spoon shrimp onto plate with some of the cooking sauce and top liberally with parmesan cheese.
• Enjoy.

SNAPPY COCKTAIL SAUCE FOR SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix ingredients until blended.