30 Minute Meal: Shrimp Scampi Bake

Shrimp scampi is not something that I make often, but I like to serve it on special occasions and holidays.  I had been using a recipe that was fantastic, but somewhat difficult and time consuming. So the last time I was slated to prepare scampi, I decided it was time to search for a simpler version using the same ingredients […]

5 Reasons Shrimp Is Good For You

Sometimes they get a bad rap, but shrimp have lots of health benefits.

The Best Grilled Shrimp in Foil Packets!

Over the weekend I made simply one of the most delicious and EASY, Breezy summer meals ever! I parboiled little red potatoes diced them in half, quartered up some fresh zucchini, added peeled fresh jumbo shrimp, and diced up kielbasa. I marinated this mixture with fresh garlic and salt, pepper and because I was all […]

Curried Coconut Shrimp Balls

Little cheesy, creamy, shrimpy gobs of yum… completely encrusted in curry tossed toasted coconut.  Need I say more?

A Crowd Pleaser: Shrimp Scampi Bake

Shrimp scampi is not something that I make often, but I like to serve it on special occasions and holidays.  I had been using a recipe that was fantastic, but somewhat difficult and time consuming. So the last time I was slated to prepare scampi, I decided it was time to search for a simpler version using […]

Mardi Gras Shrimp

Found this hearty, spicy Louisiana dish on creolecontessa.com‘s site. Relatively simple to put-together and super easy to eat! Add potatoes and corn on the cob for an even more complete meal. Not into real spicy? No worries. Just adjust the...

Mardis Gras Pizza

Several components make this the ultimate Mardi Gras pizza pie. Everything Cajun thrown onto a pie crust. Can all be done in less than an hour, thanks to Coastal Living Magazine for publishing this back in February 2013. Don’t forget to wear...

Chilled Zucchini Soup w/Lemon-Cumin Shrimp & Cilantro Cream

Don’t be intimidated by the long title.  Just a bit of early preparation and chilling time will produce a surprisingly light, refreshing and satisfying first-course or main-course dish.  Your choice, depending on how you dish it out. (All...

Creamy Shrimp Rolls

If you’re like me, you enjoy a delicious lobster roll now and again… but don’t love the work that goes into making them. Shrimp offers a simpler approach to appease your craving and you can whip them up in no time.

Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Spice up an ordinary Alfredo dish with a little Cajun flare. Give Closet Cooking‘s 20 minute-to-make recipe a go. Lesson the degree of how much Cajun spice you use if desired. Or add… up to you.