Recipes

26 Jan 2010

Tasty Tuesday: Crab and Shrimp Salad

Prep Time 25 Mintues

Ingredients

6 ounces fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked
5 ounces small cooked shrimp, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 onion, diced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions:Place the crabmeat, shrimp, celery, bell pepper, and onion into a bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise, dill, and Worcestershire sauce until evenly blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

*Serve with fried, grilled, or baked fish or alone with crackers or mixed greens*

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12 Jan 2010

Tasty Tuesday: Cranberry and Walnut Grilled Chicken Salad

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Ingredients

2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 small tomato, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

Directions

Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Divide salad greens between two serving plates; top with tomato, cranberries, cheese, olives, onions and walnuts. Slice chicken; arrange over salads. Serve with Italian dressing.

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05 Jan 2010

Tasty Tuesday: Shrimp Linguine

By Jai 1 Comment

So we have a new section on the blog. It is called Tasty Tuesday. So every Tuesday I will feature either a recipe or a spot to enjoy some great food. I have been craving this meal so why not start with it right? Here is a great recipe (according to www.allrecipes.com) for Shrimp Linguine

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package linguine pasta
1/4 pound bacon
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 pound cooked shrimp
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic, basil, and oregano in oil for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and green onions, and saute for 3 minutes. Add bacon, half and half, Parmesan cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese. Cook until cheese is just melted. Stir in shrimp, and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Serve sauce over pasta, and sprinkle with pine nuts

Nutritional Information

Shrimp Linguine

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 467