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Stir Fry Shrimp Scramble Recipe

June 25, 2008

Make this delicious dish to amuse your beloved with the exotic taste of stir fry scrambled shrimps. The recipe of this dish is pretty simple and does not take much of time. Here’s how to make stir fry scrambled shrimps.

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 2 ounces medium-large frozen shrimps
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 3 ounces frozen pea pods
  • 2 tablespoons green onions (chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 4 ounces water chestnuts (drained and sliced)
  • 1/4-teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4-teaspoon salt
  • Green onion fans

How to Make

  • Cook shrimp, onions, pea pods and garlic in medium hot oil in a 10-inch omelet pan until pea pods can be broken apart with a fork.
  • Add water chestnuts, cooking and stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
  • Beat together eggs, ginger and salt, until they blend smoothly. Add the vegetables.
  • Gently lift and turn mixture until it is thickened and no visible liquid egg mixture remains.
  • Garnish with green onion fans (optional). To make green onion fans, slit the white part of the green onion lengthwise. Put them in a glass of cold water in the refrigerator and it will curl.

Smoked Salmon Recipe

June 25, 2008

No seafood is complete without the quintessential Salmon. For those who want to know how to make smoked salmon, this is the easiest way to make recipe of Smoked Salmon

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces capers
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon (lox)
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 lemon
  • Dash of cayenne pepper

How to Make

  • Wash and drain the capers.
  • Spread each layer of salmon with cream cheese. Sprinkle pepper on it.
  • Place some capers on each.
  • Roll the salmons and refrigerate.
  • Cut into small portions place on top of lettuce leaves. Cut lemon in half for garnishing and serve.

Oysters Valentino Recipe

June 25, 2008

Oysters are the ideal way to tell your partner that you are in love. Oysters act as an aphrodisiac thus setting the perfect mood to indulge in some passionate love. We bring you the perfect recipe of Oysters Valentino to be made on this special day. The Oysters Valentino Recipe is very easy and anyone can learn how to make Oysters Valentino.

Ingredients

  • 24 blue point Oysters, raw in shells
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 lemon
  • 6 small Jalapeno peppers
  • 1/8-cup lime juice
  • 1-cup bread crumbs
  • 1-cup olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 pack of Melba toast
  • 1 cup grated Romano cheese
  • Rock Salt

How to Make

  • Scrub and wash oysters thoroughly.
  • Dry with a towel.
  • Take an oyster knife and pry open the oysters. Discard the top lid.
  • Loosen up membrane of the oyster.
  • Place the oysters in a baking tray that has been lined with Rock salt.
  • Wash red bell pepper and Jalapeno peppers and wipe dry.
  • Rub with a little olive oil and place them on a cookie sheet spread on a tray.
  • Increase oven to broil and place tray under the broiler.
  • Broil the peppers till the skin breaks. Let it cool down and then peel the skin.
  • Next, dice the peppers finely after removing the insides. Use a knife to remove the seeds of the pepper as they are very hot and the essence may remain in your hands.
  • Mix well olive oil, lime juice, chopped parsley, peppers, breadcrumbs and grated Romano cheese together.
  • Spread equally on top of each oyster. Bake at 450o in an oven for eight to ten minutes or until light brown and serve.

Shrimp Scampi Recipe

June 25, 2008

Here is another recipe that is ideal for Valentine’s Day dinner with your beloved. The Shrimp Scampi recipe is the perfect way to show your beloved how much you care to make such exotic foods and also showcase your extraordinary cooking skills! Here’s how to make shrimp scampi at home in the least of time.Ingredients

  • 2 pounds jumbo Shrimp
  • 1/2-cup Butter
  • 1-teaspoon salt
  • 3 cloves crushed garlic
  • 2 teaspoons lemon peel
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4-cup Parsley

How to Make

  • Put butter, garlic and lemon juice in a sauce pan and melt together. Let it settle until ready to cook.
  • Peel shrimp and add to above sauce and sauté for about 4 minutes until it is cooked. Sprinkle parsley as you cook.
  • Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
  • Spoon excess sauce from pan over shrimp and serve.

Bombay Shrimps Recipe

June 25, 2008

Shrimp in a spicy sauce a delicious Indian food. Estimated cooking time: 40 minutes 

Ingredients:

1 lb medium sized raw shrimps

  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 4 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • ¼ tsp red chilli powder
  • 2 tbsp veg oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (whole)
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
  • 2 fresh finely chopped green chillies
  • salt to taste
Bombay Shrimps Cooking Instructions:
  • Peel the shrimps.
  • Put them in a bowl and add garlic, ginger, tamarind paste, turmeric, salt and chilli powder to it.
  • Mix well and keep aside for 10 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan.
  • Add whole cloves of garlic. Stir until brown.
  • Add shrimps in it and stir for 1 minutes so that the shrimps also get brown.
  • Add coconut milk, cilantro and green chillies.
  • Turn the heat off as the sauce begins to simmer.
  • Serve on bed of steamed rice.

Thai Crispy Shrimp Cakes (Tod Mun Goong) Recipe

June 25, 2008

Thai Crispy Shrimp Cakes (Tod Mun Goong) Recipe is a Deep fried shrimp patties served with cucumber salad.

Serves 4 to 6
Preparation time: 30 mins Cooking time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

  • Thai Shrimp Cakes

    500 g (1 lb) fresh prawns or shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 150 g (5 oz) ground pork (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 60 g (1 cup) bread-crumbs
  • Oil for deep-frying
  • 2 pieces fresh pineapple, thinly sliced, to garnish (optional)
  • Chinese plum sauce, to serve (optional)
    Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 100 g (1/2 cup) sugar
  • 1/2 cucumber, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced red chili 60 ml
  • (1/4 cup) rice vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Sprigs of coriander leaves (cilantro), to garnish

Cooking Instructions:

  • To make the Sweet Thai Chili Sauce, bring the water, fish sauce and sugar to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns into a thin syrup.

  • Remove from the heat and set aside. About 10 minutes before serving, combine all the other ingredients with the syrup and mix well. Transfer to a serving bowl.

  • Grind the peeled prawns or shrimp to a paste in a food processor.

  • Combine the prawns or shrimp, pork (if using), salt, fish sauce, sugar and pepper in a large bowl and mix until well blended.

  • Wet your hands, spoon 1 tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into a ball, then press it flat to form a round cake. Coat the cake on all sides with the bread-crumbs. Continue until all the mixture is used up.

  • Heat the oil in a wok or saucepan until hot. Gradually lower the coated cakes into the oil, a few at a time, and deep-fry for about 5 minutes, turning occasion-ally, until golden brown on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  • Line a serving platter with the pineapple slices (if using) and arrange the deep-fried cakes on top. Serve hot with a bowl of Sweet Thai Chili Sauce or Chinese plum sauce (if using) on the side.

Shrimp and Pork Siomai Recipe

June 25, 2008

  • Siomai is a dimsum of Chinese origin which is loved by many Filipinos. One can order different kinds of siomai but the base is always pork. The ground meat should have some fat otherwise the cooked siomai will be too tough. Prawns or shrimps can be substituted for part of the pork if desired.

     

    Estimated cooking time: 50 minutes

  • Pinoy Pork Siomai

    1 kg ground pork (suggested proportion of fat to lean meat is 1:3) or 1 kg Prawn (shrimp) peeled

  • 1/3 cup chopped water chestnuts or turnips (singkamas)
  • 1/3 cup chopped carrots
  • 2 medium or 1 large minced onion(s)
  • bunch of spring onions or leeks
  • 1 egg
  • 5 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground paper

Tilapia Curry Recipe

June 25, 2008

Ingredients:
¼ kg tilapia fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups onions, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
5-6 pieces green chili
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp turmeric
2 tbsp lemon juice
¼ cup curry leaves
¼ cup cilantro
salt to taste

Procedure: Rinse the fillets with lemon juice, then drain. Coat evenly with salt and some of the chili powder and turmeric. Let stand for 10 minutes to let the flavors seep in. Afterwards, sauté the fish on medium heat until the side turns light brown. Use a non-stick pan and evenly cook both sides. Drain and set aside. In the same pan, sauté the onions and curry leaves until the edges start to crisp. Add the chili, garlic and ginger, and stir until the smell becomes strong. Add the remaining turmeric, chili powder, and tomatoes. Keep stirring until the tomatoes start to break down, then add the fish along with a cup of water. Shake the pan gently to distribute the ingredients. Season with salt and simmer on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Let the liquid boil down a little, then add the cilantro leaves.

Shrimp Exotica

June 25, 2008

Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 pound medium size shrimp, peeled & de-veined
2 bunches green onions, chopped
1 medium size tomato, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons of cilantro, chopped
1 inch ginger
3 garlic flakes
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
1/2 stick cinnamon
2 tablespoons cooking oil and oil for frying
salt to taste
2 teaspoons grated coconut
lemon wedges
Cooking Method: Make a paste of ginger and garlic in blender, adding some water. To this paste, add salt, black pepper powder, red chili powder & soy sauce. Wash shrimp under running water and pat dry with paper towel. Marinate shrimp in large bowl adding the paste of ginger and garlic, salt, red chili powder & soy sauce for one hour. Deep fry shrimp and set aside on a plate. Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in skillet; add cinnamon. After a minute, add green onions and fry about 5 minutes or until tender. Add chopped tomatoes, cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat. Then lower temperature and add fried shrimp and salt to taste. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of grated coconut on top of shrimp and let simmer on low heat until the gravy become thick. Transfer this to a serving dish lined with lettuce leaves. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lemon wedges on the side.

Seafood Egg Rolls

June 25, 2008

Ingredients:

1 large onion, chopped
1 large tomato, diced
2 teaspoons garlic powder
8 ounces crab meat (fresh or imitation)
8 ounces shrimp (peeled, cooked and finely chopped)
8 ounces fish (cooked and flaked)
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 teaspoons each of salt and pepper, or to taste
2 ounces of raisins (optional)
1/4 cup dried cilantro
1 egg, beaten
Wrappers:
24-30 egg roll wrappers (available in Oriental stores)
1 egg, beaten

Cooking Method:

Saute the onion and tomato. Add crabmeat, shrimp and fish. Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper and soy sauce. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Add cilantro and raisins. When thoroughly heated, remove from heat and let cool for about 20-30 minutes. Mix in the beaten egg. Measure about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and place on each eggroll wrapper - follow directions on the wrapper package. Seal with beaten egg. Deep fry in hot oil until brown, drain excess oil on paper towel. Serve with Philippine Banana Ketchup or with a sweet and sour sauce. You can substitute any seafood of your choice.

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