Spamprese Sammich Food

SUMAC-SPICED SHRIMP SCAMPI PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water then drain.
• While the pasta is cooking, combine the panko and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot. Season with salt and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the toasted breadcrumbs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil and set aside. Wipe out the pot.
• Combine 2 tablespoons of the remaining olive oil with 2 tablespoons of the butter in the same pot and heat over medium heat until the butter is melted. Season the shrimp on one side with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the sumac and some salt and black pepper. Add the shrimp to the pot in a single layer, seasoned side-down, and cook until the bottoms are pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Season the tops with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the sumac and some salt and black pepper. Flip the shrimp and cook until the bottoms are pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pot, remove the tails, cut the shrimp in half crosswise and set aside on a plate. Do not wipe out the pot.
• Add the wine to the same pot and cook over medium heat, scraping up the browned bits, until the wine is reduced by half, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil; cook over medium-low heat until the butter is melted. Add the garlic, crushed red pepper, lemon zest and remaining 1 tablespoon sumac. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the garlic is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the lemon juice, stir to combine, then remove from the heat.
• Add the linguine to the sauce in the pot and toss. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water, as needed, and toss until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
• Add the shrimp and 3/4 cup of the parsley and toss to combine.
• Serve the pasta in wide bowls, holding the linguine with tongs and rotating each bowl with the other hand to form a pasta nest. Top with the toasted breadcrumbs and remaining parsley. Enjoy!

SPAM SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a saute pan, heat oil and saute onions until caramelized, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Toast bread, either on the grill top or toaster.
• In a pan with butter, cook SPAM until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
• Spread your favorite sandwich spread (mustard or mayo) on your toast; I prefer a nice spicy brown mustard. Add SPAM, grilled onions and pickle slices. Add lettuce and tomato or pickled jalapenos if it floats your boat. Sometimes you can switch it up and use RAW ONION, instead of grilled. Go crazy! It's your SPAM; do what you want.
• Serve with American fries and a cold PBR. YES! AMERICA!

SPAM'N CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Place one slice of cheese on a oven proof plate that has been lightly coated with cooking spray.
• Add the spam and the olives, and then place the other slice of cheese on top.
• Microwave on high for 45 seconds, let cool slightly and slide on to the toast.
• Add the other slice of bread, serve with pickles and a beverage.

JULIE'S SPAM SPREAD

Steps:

• Grate the spam. (I usually just use my pastry cutter).
• Combine all ingredients except the mayo.
• Add just enough mayonnaise to hold ingredients together.
• Use for sandwich spread or on a bed of lettuce or on crackers for an appetizer.