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I have a big garden and lots of product. What kind of soups can I make with all this stuff?

I have zuccini, squash, carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, bean sprouts, snap peas, onions, green peppers, cilantro, red cabbage, lettuce, jala peppers, banana peppers, baby corn, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, steak, chicken, lamb, rotini, linguini, mahi, tilapia, sausage, ginger, black pepper, chick and beef soup bases, lemon pepper, seafood seasoning, sesame seed, curry, cumin, chili powder, red pepper, oregano, herbs de province, cajun, I can get a couple more spices if needed, I am not very experienced with soup making.

Minestrone Soup:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
1 large onion, cut into large dice
1 celery stalk, cut into large dice
1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2 moon shapes
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup boiled ham chunks or end of prosciutto, large dice
4 medium tomatoes, fresh or canned, peeled and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chopped Italian parsley leaves
6 cups hot vegetable stock or chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 small zucchini, medium dice
3/4 cup arborio rice
2 yellow, red, or orange bell peppers, roasted, cored, skinned, seeded and cut into strips
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
6 fresh chopped basil leaves

In a heavy-bottomed soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat until hot, but not smoking. Add the onion and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Lower the heat to low, and add the celery, carrots and garlic. Allow to simmer over low heat until the vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Add the ham pieces and cook 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes and the parsley. Cook for 5 more minutes so that the flavors meld.
Add the hot water or stock and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, and add the zucchini and the rice. Bring back to a boil and then lower the heat so that the liquid is simmering. Let simmer gently until the rice is cooked, about 40 minutes. Remember to stir the soup occasionally. Add more water or stock, if necessary. When the rice is cooked, add the roasted peppers and remove the soup from the heat. Stir in Parmesan, to taste, and top each serving with some chopped basil.

Cianfotta:
2 medium-sized bell peppers
1/2 pound ripe tomatoes
1 bunch (about 5-6) zucchini flowers
1/2 pound (about 4 small) small green hot chili peppers
1 medium-sized eggplant
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 baking potatoes, cut into cubes
2 cups vegetable stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch fresh basil, cut into chiffonade
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, to taste

Clean and cut all the "verdura" (including the bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini blossoms, chili peppers) into 1/2-inch dice. Make sure to do the chili peppers last and clean your knife and cutting board thoroughly after chopping them.
In a 12 to 14-inch saucepan with 3-inch sides, heat the olive oil over a medium-high flame until hot but not smoking. Add the garlic and onion and cool until a light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the potato cubes and cook until light golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes more. Add the rest of the vegetables and let cook until soft, about 15 minutes more.
Begin adding the stock, bit by bit. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve the soup in 4 warmed soup bowls, garnished with basil. Add some Parmigiano-Reggiano, to taste, if desired.

Simple Veggie Soup:
2 small leeks, white part only
1 large potato, peeled
1 small onion
2 stalks celery
1 medium zucchini
12 green beans
2 medium carrots, peeled
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons water
1/2 gallon chicken stock (or 1/2 gallon water, 4 bouillon cubes, a pinch of thyme, and 1/2 bay leaf)
6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded
4 medium garlic cloves
30 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
Salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Cut the leeks, potato, onion, celery, zucchini, green beans, and carrots into 1/4-inch dice.
In a 6-quart stockpot, combine 3 tablespoons of the olive oil with the water. Add the vegetables and saute over medium-low heat until all the water evaporates. Do not brown the vegetables.
Add the stock and bring to a boil. Cook at a gentle boil for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a food processor fitted with the metal blade, put the tomatoes, basil, garlic, and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Pulse until pureed. Stir the puree into the cooked soup. Do not let the soup return to a boil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve the soup hot or cold from a tureen or in individual bowls.

Chicken Veg Soup:
2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 cup of peas
4 boneless chicken breasts
2 to 3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 ounces uncooked egg noodles
1 cup zuccini or squash
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add leeks, carrots, garlic, and celery and saute 4 minutes, until soft. Add bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper and stir to mix well. Add chicken broth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Return mixture to a boil and add egg noodles. Cook 10 minutes, until egg noodles are just tender. Stir in peas and cook until peas are just heated through, about 1 minute.
Remove from heat, discard bay leaves and stir in parsley.

Chicken Cacciatore Stoup:
1 package boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 to 1 1/3 pounds, diced
Coarse salt and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan
2 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1-inch squares
4 portobello mushroom caps or 16 cremini mushrooms, sliced or chopped
4 ribs celery hearts, chopped
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered lengthwise then thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and quartered lengthwise then thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup dry Italian red wine, eyeball it
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
2 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped, 3 or 4 sprigs
1 cup basil, arugula or baby spinach leaves, shredded or torn
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, to pass at table
Crusty bread, to pass at the table

Heat a deep skillet or a medium soup pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, and the chicken. Season it with coarse salt and pepper and red pepper flakes.
While the chicken cooks, chop up the veggies.

When the chicken is evenly and lightly browned all over, 3 or 4 minutes, remove it to a plate and reserve. Add another tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, 1 more turn of the pan. Add the potatoes to the pan. Cook a couple of minutes, then add in the mushrooms, celery, and onion and cook another couple of minutes. Add in the peppers and garlic and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper. Add chicken back to the pan. Toss it with the vegetables. Add red wine to the pan and deglaze it, picking up drippings. Add tomatoes and stock to the stoup and stir to combine. Stir in rosemary and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 8 to10 minutes.
Turn off stoup and ladle into shallow bowls. Top with basil (for a sweet finish and balance to the spice in the soup) or arugula (for a peppery finish) or with spinach (for a woodsy finish). At the table, pass grated cheese for sprinkling on top of the stoup and bread for mopping up the bowl.

Broccoli Stoup:
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds broccoli rabe, 1 large bunch, trimmed and cut into large bite-sized pieces
Salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, 1 minced, 3 chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can white beans, cannellini
Black pepper
1 quart chicken stock
2 cups beef or vegetable stock
1/3 pound orecchiette, little ear shaped pasta, or ditalini
1 pound ground veal
1 egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano or Romano, a generous handful, plus some to pass at table
2 to 3 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
Crusty bread, for mopping

Bring a couple of inches of water to a boil in a medium skillet. Add salt to boiling water and the broccoli rabe and cook 7 to 8 minutes. Drain rabe and reserve.
While rabe cooks, heat a medium soup pot over medium to medium high heat with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Add 3 cloves chopped garlic, carrots and onions. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, add white beans and heat through, a minute. Season veggies and beans with salt and pepper. Add drained rabe and the stocks and cover pot to bring to a quick boil. Add orecchiette and stir. Reduce heat and simmer soup to a low-roll, uncovered.
Mix veal with egg, remaining clove minced garlic, bread crumbs, cheese, sage and salt and pepper. Roll into 1-inch balls and drop into stoup. Cook 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings and serve stoup in shallow bowls with crusty bread.


what are some ways to eat shrimp?

I’ve tried to barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. I’ve made shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried, pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, and shrimp sandwich. But what other ways of cooking it are there?

Shrimp Quesadillas are my family’s favorite. A bit high in fat, though.

Start by making a quick Shrimp Scampi:

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (about 16 to 24)
1/3 cup butter
4 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tbs lemon juice.

Melt butter and add shrimp, garlic and juice. Cook about 2 minutes until shrimp are pink. Set shrimp aside and keep warm.

Then wipe out your skillet, spray with Cooking Spray.

Layer shrimp, your choice of cheese and any other ingredients you wish (onions, salsa) between two tortillas and pan-grill until cheese is melted and both sides are crispy.

YUMMY!!!


Betty’s Hot and Spicy Cajun Shrimp Saute Recipe

In this video, Betty demonstrates a Cajun-style shrimp saute. It is quick and easy to make and has loads of flavor.

Ingredients:

10 oz. frozen cleaned uncooked shrimp
1/2 teaspoon of garlic salt
hot sauce (Louisiana-style)
1/2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil

Thaw the shrimp in its original freezer bag. When thawed, drain it through a colander to let excess water go into the sink. Now place the shrimp on a plate, sprinkle well with garlic salt and Louisiana hot sauce. Cover with cellophane and refrigerate for 4 hours. In a skillet heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil until hot, but not smoking. Add the shrimp, but don’t allow a lot of the marinade into the skillet. The shrimp will cook very quickly. Turn each shrimp once, when it changes from translucent to opaque. When cooked on both sides, remove to a plate that has paper toweling on top to drain the shrimp. Move the shrimp to a serving dish. Serve while hot! Don’t skimp on the hot sauce!!!

Duration : 0:7:33

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does any one have any good cajun recipes/creole?


CAJUN BOURBON CHICKEN

1 cup bourbon
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp paprika
pinch hot red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon molasses
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons each onion and garlic powder
6 each chicken thighs and drumsticks
salt and pepper, to taste

Combine all ingredients (except chicken) for marinade (may be processed in a blender). Set aside 1/2 cup of this marinade in a clean jar (do not use to marinate chicken – this portion will be used for basting the chicken during the grilling). Keep refrigerated.
Put marinade into a ziploc bag with chicken pieces and distribute evenly. Marinate chicken for 6-12 hours in refrigerator, turning occasionally.

Remove chicken from marinade and drain. Allow to sit at room temperature while grill heats up. Grill over medium high heat (grill open) for 5 minutes, then close grill and reduce heat; continue cooking over low heat, for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is done (juices will run clear when pierced with a fork). Baste with fresh marinade every few minutes, turning chicken to cook both sides evenly.

Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

OR

PEPPERONCINI STUFFED WITH CAJUN CRAB
MEAT

1 lb. cream cheese, room temperature
8 to 12 oz. crab claw meat, shredded
1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
36 pepperoncini
fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Cut the stem end off the pepperoncini and carefully scrape out the seeds. Set aside.
Beat the cream cheese in the bowl of a mixer with a paddle attachment. Add the crab and continue to mix. Add the Cajun seasoning, hot sauce and thyme; mix until blended.

Place mixture into a pastry bag and pipe into the seeded pepperoncini. Dip the cream cheese end of the pepperoncini in the chopped parsley.

COOK’S NOTE: If you don’t have a pastry bag, use a large ziploc plastic bag with one corner cut off

OR

SPICY CAJUN PASTA

1 can black beans
1 red onion cut into long strips
2 cups chopped chourice
1 1 lb box penne pasta
2 cooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 cups medium sized cooked shrimp
1 1/2 cups light cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

In large skillet, cook onion in butter for 2 minutes. Add chourice, Cajun spice, and black pepper. Cook for 10 minutes on medium heat. Add chicken breast, shrimp and cream and simmer until thickened.
Boil pasta according to package directions while sauce is simmering.

Finally, add black beans to sauce. Heat and toss pasta and sauce together. Serve.

OR

CROCKPOT CAJUN PECANS

1 lb. pecan halves
4 tbs butter, melted
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Combine all in a crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes.
Take cover off and turn on low, for two hours. Transfer to a baking sheet and let cool.

OR

CAJUN MEATLOAF

2 teaspoons butter
1/2 large onion
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg, beaten to blend
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup catsup
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Melt butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium to low heat. Add next 7 ingredients and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Combine meat, egg, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup catsup and Worcestshire sauce and form into a loaf in baking dish.

Bake 20 minutes. Spread top with remaining 1/4 cup catsup and bake for an additional 40 minutes.

OR

CAJUN DIRTY RICE

1 lb. ground pork
1 lb. ground beef
1 large bell pepper
1 medium onion
5-6 cloves garlic, peeled
1-2 fresh, cayenne peppers
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 4-6oz cans mushroom steak sauce
3-4 cups cooked rice

The Dressing Mix:

Pan fry the ground meat well until all of the meat is well done. Put bell pepper, onion and garlic into food processor and "nearly" liquify it, then add this to the meat. The pepper/onion/garlic should sizzle as you stir it well into the the meat. When the sizzling fades, add the mushroom steak sauce and a little water and allow the entire dressing mix to simmer for at least a half hour.
Dirty Rice: Cooked rice can be added to this mixure and thoroughly stirred. The more rice you add, the drier and "whiter" the resulting dressing will be. Adding the right amount of rice will result in a dress that is moist with the rice appearing very brown ("dirty").

Cornbread Dressing:

Substitute crumbed cornbread for cooked rice.
Save some for later: Freeze the dressing mix, i.e., before adding rice/cornbread, separately. When needed, defrost the mix by heating it and add the rice or cornbread.

JM


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The Magic of Orlando Extends Beyond Disneyworld

Orlando, Florida, is a popular choice for parents who want to take their kids on a short break this April. After all, Disneyworld – the world’s favourite children’s theme park – is located there and thus provides an excellent place to let your children run amok! However, next time you’re in Orlando for some family fun, try and look beyond Disneyworld as April in Orlando could hold some very interesting surprises!

One of the most high profile events in Orlando’s April Calendar is the Central Florida Fair. Running since 1912, the Central Florida Fair offers food, exhibits, music, rides and entertainment for the entire family – so if Mickey ever gets a little too much, your kids will get to enjoy something non-Disney related in Orlando. The 2007 Central Florida Fair boasts a variety of attractions, including Kenya Safari Acrobats, the Sunburst Beauty Pageant & Baby Contest (open to girls and women aged 4 to 27 years) and the Frisco Brothers Exotic Annual Exhibit & Show, which is back for a remarkable eighth year running.

If you’re looking for some active fun in Orlando this spring, why not take your kids down to the Soap Box Derby Rally. Whether you’re a first time driver or an experienced soap box racer, make sure you seize this chance! Race cars will be available to drivers at the rally free of charge; and each driver will be able to make several test runs down the track to see if the Soap Box Derby Rally floats your boat. And since the Soap Box Derby Rally is restricted to drivers aged 7 to 16, you know your kids will be safe and have fun with other children their own age.

Finally, one of Orlando’s most exciting festivals held in April is the Rajuncajun Crawfish Festival. This exciting festival has been an annual fixture in Orlando’s calendar since 1989 and brings the smells, sounds and tastes of the famous Louisiana Cajun Country to Florida. With sizzling Louisiana-style Cajun and Zydeco music, a relaxed atmosphere and first-class Louisiana cuisine, you and your family are sure to have a wonderful time at the Rajuncajun Crawfish festival! Whether it’s bluegrass, fiddle or classic rock music you love, the Rajuncajun Crawfish Festival will offer you all this and more, accompanied by a Cajun buffet that includes double dipped black bayou fried chicken, corn on the cob, shrimp head-on Louisiana style, red creamer potatoes and more besides.

If you’re planning on a family holiday to Orlando in April, why not opt for a hotel suite for a more cosy family accommodation experience. You’ll find plenty of hotels and hotel suites in Orlando at your disposal, so you and your family will be able to enjoy the magic of Orlando in peace and comfort – whether you choose to spend it in Disneyworld or not!

Andrew Regan
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/the-magic-of-orlando-extends-beyond-disneyworld-120525.html


Any cajun recipes?


This is my favorite!
it is so good and delicious ^_^

SPICE-CRUSTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH KIELBASA SAUSAGE GRAVY

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 cup minced red bell pepper
1/4 cup minced onion
1 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup 1/4-inch cubes kielbasa sausage* (about 2 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
24 ounces pork tenderloin, cut into 4 pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Preheat oven to 400°F. Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour; cook until mixture is dark golden brown, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Add bell pepper and onion; sauté 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in broth. Add sausage and cayenne; increase heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper.

Mix cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper in medium bowl. Dredge pork in spices. Heat oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven; roast pork until thermometer registers 160°F, about 10 minutes. Transfer to cutting board. Let stand 5 minutes. Slice pork 1/2 inch thick. Divide among 4 plates. Rewarm gravy. Mix in parsley. Pour gravy over pork and serve.

The left over meat is so good on a salad…yummy!


Whats a yummy Cajun Recipe? What is mainly Cajun food popular for?


CAJUN BOURBON CHICKEN

1 cup bourbon
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp paprika
pinch hot red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon molasses
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons each onion and garlic powder
6 each chicken thighs and drumsticks
salt and pepper, to taste

Combine all ingredients (except chicken) for marinade (may be processed in a blender). Set aside 1/2 cup of this marinade in a clean jar (do not use to marinate chicken – this portion will be used for basting the chicken during the grilling). Keep refrigerated.
Put marinade into a ziploc bag with chicken pieces and distribute evenly. Marinate chicken for 6-12 hours in refrigerator, turning occasionally.

Remove chicken from marinade and drain. Allow to sit at room temperature while grill heats up. Grill over medium high heat (grill open) for 5 minutes, then close grill and reduce heat; continue cooking over low heat, for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is done (juices will run clear when pierced with a fork). Baste with fresh marinade every few minutes, turning chicken to cook both sides evenly.

Season with salt and pepper, to taste

AND

PEPPERONCINI STUFFED WITH CAJUN CRAB
MEAT

1 lb. cream cheese, room temperature
8 to 12 oz. crab claw meat, shredded
1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
36 pepperoncini
fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Cut the stem end off the pepperoncini and carefully scrape out the seeds. Set aside.
Beat the cream cheese in the bowl of a mixer with a paddle attachment. Add the crab and continue to mix. Add the Cajun seasoning, hot sauce and thyme; mix until blended.

Place mixture into a pastry bag and pipe into the seeded pepperoncini. Dip the cream cheese end of the pepperoncini in the chopped parsley.

AND

CAJUN MEATLOAF

2 teaspoons butter
1/2 large onion
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg, beaten to blend
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup catsup
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Melt butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium to low heat. Add next 7 ingredients and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Combine meat, egg, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup catsup and Worcestshire sauce and form into a loaf in baking dish.

Bake 20 minutes. Spread top with remaining 1/4 cup catsup and bake for an additional 40 minutes.

AND

SPICY CAJUN PASTA

1 can black beans
1 red onion cut into long strips
2 cups chopped chourice
1 1 lb box penne pasta
2 cooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 cups medium sized cooked shrimp
1 1/2 cups light cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

In large skillet, cook onion in butter for 2 minutes. Add chourice, Cajun spice, and black pepper. Cook for 10 minutes on medium heat. Add chicken breast, shrimp and cream and simmer until thickened.
Boil pasta according to package directions while sauce is simmering.

Finally, add black beans to sauce. Heat and toss pasta and sauce together. Serve.

JM


does anyone know how to cook real cajun food?

i am looking for the best recipe for a real cajun dish with seafood!

CAJUN GRILLED RED SNAPPER

Makes: 4 Servings
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

INGREDIENTS

- 4 red snapper, perch, or other firm,
white fish fillets (1 pound total)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend
or blackened fish seasoning blend
- 1 small lemon, cut into wedges

DIRECTIONS

Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat.
Brush the fish with oil. Press the seasoning
blend into both sides of the fish.

Spray the hot skillet with non-stick pan spray.
Add the fish and pan-fry over high heat about 4 minutes
per side, or until the fish is firm and the surface is
crusty. Serve with lemon wedges.

cajun seafood pasta
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh
basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh
thyme
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black
pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red
pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground white
pepper
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped parsley
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound scallops
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound dry fettuccine pasta

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. Reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. Simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
3. Stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. Stir in cheeses, blending well.
4. Drain pasta. Serve sauce over noodles.

Microwave Cajun Baked Fish

Be careful not to overcook fish, as it will become very
tough. Meat, poultry, vegetables and fruit cook in
approximately 6 minutes per pound, but fish and seafood
take only 3-4 minutes per pound. Orange roughy or other
mild white fish are good substitutes for the catfish in this
dish.

1 lb. catfish filets
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup crushed cracker

Mix mayonnaise and spices. Coat fish on both sides with mayonnaise mixture and roll in cracker crumbs. Arrange fish on microwave rack or in casserole, thickest portions to the outside.Microwave on High power (100%) for 3-4 minutes. Let stand a few seconds and check for doneness. Fish will flake easily when done.

Cajun Shrimp And Oyster Gumbo~~

Yield: 6 Servings

2 c Stock (recipe below)
3 tb Oil
1/4 c Flour
1/2 c Chopped onion
1 ts Minced garlic
3/4 c Chopped green bell pepper
1/4 c Chopped parsley
1/4 ts Salt
1/2 ts Dried thyme
1/4 ts Cayenne pepper
1/4 ts Hot pepper sauce
16 oz Can tomatoes with juices
10 oz Frozen okra,thaw,cut across
1 lb Medium shrimp,clean,devein
1 pt Shucked oysters
3 c Hot cooked rice

To make roux: Combine flour and oil in a large heavy
pan or Dutch oven.
Cook and stir over medium high heat until roux
turns a dark,rich red brown color but is not scorched,
15 to 20 minutes.
Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until soft.
Add green pepper, parsley,salt,thyme,cayenne pepper and pepper
sauce.Cook and stir 5 minutes longer.
Gradually,whisk in about 2 cups warm stock and
tomatoes.Return to a boil and simmer 20
minutes,stirring occasionally.Add okra;simmer just until okra is
tender,about 5 minutes.Add shrimp and oysters.Simmer just until edges
of oysters curl and shrimp is pink and opaque,5 to 8 minutes.Do
not overcook seafood.Remove from heat.To serve,mound hot rice in
soup plates and ladle gumbo over the top.
Stock: In a large stock pot,combine 2 quarts water,2
slices lemon,2 dried red chilies,1/4 teaspoon salt,1 bay leaf,1/2
teaspoon dried thyme,shrimp shells and oyster liquor.Bring to a
boil.Cook at a low boil,uncovered,until mixture is reduced to about 3
cups,about 25 to 30 minutes.Strain and discard seasonings and shrimp
shells.

Cajun Seafood And Noodles

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Low-Cal Main Dish
Pasta Seafood Mixture

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
——– ———— ——————————–
6 ounces Uncooked medium noodles — (about 3 cups)
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
3/4 cup Chopped green bell pepper — (about 1 medium)
1/2 cup Chopped onion — (about 1 medium)
2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon Ground red pepper — (cayenne)
1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
2 Garlic cloves — finely chopped
1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
16 ounces Whole tomatoes – (1 can) — undrained
10 ounces Frozen cut okra – (1 pkg) — thawed
6 ounces Frozen cooked small shrimp – (1 pkg) –
thawed
– and drained
6 ounces Frozen crabmeat – (1 pkg) — thawed,
drained, and
– cartilage removed

Cook noodles as directed on package; drain. Heat oil in 10-inch
nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook bell pepper, onion,
parsley, red pepper, black pepper, and garlic 3 minutes, stirring
frequently. Stir in flour and tomatoes; break up tomatoes.
Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and
boils. Stir in okra, shrimp, and crabmeat. Cook uncovered 5
minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over noodles. This recipe
serves six — 2/3 cup seafood and 1/2 cup noodles each.

Fiery Cajun Shrimp

Recipe By :P aula Deen
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Seafood Shellfish

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
——– ———— ——————————–
2 cups melted butter – (4 sticks)
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons ground pepper
2 tablespoons hot sauce
= (Texas Pete recommended)
4 garlic cloves — minced
2 teaspoons salt
5 pounds unpeeled medium shrimp
2 lemons — thinly sliced
French bread — for dipping

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Stir together the butter, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, pepper,
hot sauce, garlic, and salt. Pour half this mixture into a large
heatproof dish. Layer half the shrimp and half the lemon slices in
the dish; then form a second layer with the remaining shrimp and
lemon slices, and pour remaining sauce into the dish. Bake,
uncovered, for 20 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, stirring
twice.

Pour off the sauce into individual serving dishes. Serve the shrimp
with plenty of French bread for dipping in the spicy butter sauce.

This recipe yields 8 servings.


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