Cajun Coated Shrimp

 Cajun Coated Shrimp – Succulent shrimp, smothered in a fiery cajun coating, BBQ’d to perfection in under ten minutes! It just doesn’t get much better than that, until you taste this Best seafood recipe. Can be served hot or cold, making them ideal for potlucks and buffets. A nice ranch, or blue cheese dip, on the side, will complement the cajun perfectly.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5-8 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Cajun Coated Shrimp

20 medium shrimp, peeled and devained

***CAJUN COATING MIX***
1 orange,(juice of)
2 limes, (juice of)
1 lemon, (juice of)
1/3 cup dijion mustard
1 teaspoon tobasco
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp. dry jerk seasoning, caribbean or jamaican
1/4 cup paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil

* NOTE: This Cajun coating mix has a variety of uses. We like it with Fresh Striped Bass, scallops, cod or haddock. It can be used for chicken or pork, as well

Directions to make Cajun Coated Shrimp

Step 1:Make the Cajun coating mix by combining the above ingredients in their given order. Mix well in a bowl.
Step 2:Preheat grill. Dip shrimp into the Cajun mix to coat evenly. Place on hot grill and blacken each side (5 to 8 minutes= TOTAL grilling time).
Step 3:Enjoy hot or cold with lemon.

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Sweet Coconut Shrimp

 Sweet Coconut Shrimp – One of the most popular seafoods, shrimp, is tastfully breaded with sweet coconut, then deep fried to a gorgeous, golden brown. They even come with their own dipping sauce, that you can whip up in no time at all. A very versatile recipe, dinner, appetizer, thats up to you, but whichever way you decide, it’s always quick and easy!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Coconut Shrimp
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Sweet Coconut Shrimp

12 Shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tb Flour
4 Eggs, beaten
1 c Coconut, shredded
Oil, for deep-frying

HONEY MUSTARD HORSERADISH SAUCE

1 tb Dry mustard
2 c Honey
1/2 c Horseradish

Directions to make Sweet Coconut Shrimp

Step 1:Dredge shrimp in flour, then dip them in egg and roll in shredded coconut. Deep-fry shrimp at 350 degrees until golden brown in color.
Step 2:Serve with Honey Mustard Horseradish Sauce
Step 3:Sauce directions: Combine all ingredients and mix together thoroughly.

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Cheesy Seafood Cioppino

 Cheesy Seafood Cioppino - This marvelous seafood soup is very, very filling. With the irresistable combination of the three meats; shrimp, lobster tail and sausage, how could it not be hearty! And no soup is complete without fresh, chunks of veggies, so we added those too! Did we mention how quick and easy it is?

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Main Ingredient: Lobster, Shrimp, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Cheesy Seafood Cioppino

1/2 lb Sweet, Mild Italian Sausage, thinly sliced
2 tb Olive Oil
1 lg Onion, Chopped
1 md Green Bell Pepper, Coarsely chopped
1 lg Clove Garlic; Minced
32 oz Beef Broth, 2 16-oz Cans
28 oz Tomatoes, Chopped, Undrained
8 oz Tomato Sauce, 1 can
1/2 c Dry Red Wine
1 lb Medium Shrimp; Deveined And Shelled
1 1/2 c Zucchini, Sliced
1 c Carrots, Sliced
3/4 c Celery, Diagonally Sliced
2 md Lobster Tails; Cooked,Shelled, And Sliced Into -1/2-Inch Pieces
1 1/2 c Fusilli Pasta; Cooked And Drained
1/4 c Fresh Parsley,,Chopped
1/2 ts Dried Basil, Crushed
12 oz Jarlsberg Cheese,Shredded

Directions to make Cheesy Seafood Cioppino

Step 1:In a large saucepan, brown the sausage in the oil. Add the onion, Green Pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion is transparent.
Step 2:Add the beef broth, tomatoes with the juice, tomato sauce, wine, shrimp, zucchini, carrots and celery. Simmer until the vegetables are tender and the shrimp is cooked, about 10 minutes. Add the lobster, pasta, parsley, basil, cooking until heated through.
Step 3:TO SERVE: Spoon the soup into 8 individual ovenproof crocks. Evenly top each with the cheese. Broil, 4 to 5-inches from the heat source, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

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Cool Shrimp Avocado Salad

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Cool Shrimp Avocado Salad – This healthy salad is so full of shrimp, it’s a meal on its own! Healthy greens are mixed with shrimp, and then the salad is made a little creamier, with the addition of the avocados. Yummy!


How To Make Cool Shrimp Avocado Salad Video

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Hawaiian Shrimp

Hawaiian Shrimp – If you love shrimp and love garlic, this is about to become your new favorite seafood recipe! A whole head of garlic is minced and seared in the pan with the shrimp. Did we mention quick and easy?


How To Make Hawaiian Shrimp Video

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Grilled Red Snapper

 Grilled Red Snapper – A wonderful trio of seafood, snapper, crab and shrimp, BBQ grilled for even more flavor.To make this recipe a little easier, you can put the stuffing on top.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Snapper
Difficulty Level: 4

Ingredients to make Grilled Red Snapper

3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup celery, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 ounces cooked shrimp
4 ounces cooked crabmeat
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 (4 ounce) fillets red snapper

Directions to make Grilled Red Snapper

Step 1:Preheat coals in a covered grill to high heat.
Step 2:To Make Stuffing: Melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine in a skillet. Add the bread crumbs. Saute and stir the mixture over medium-high heat till the bread crumbs are browned. Remove the bread crumbs to a mixing bowl.
Step 3:Melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine in the skillet and saute the onions, celery and garlic until tender; add to bread crumbs in mixing bowl, then stir in shrimp, crab, parsley, salt and pepper and toss gently.
Step 4:Cut foil to form a double-thickness 18×12-inch rectangle. Lay the fish fillets on the double thickness of foil. Mound the stuffing on top of the fillets.
Step 5:Curl up the edges of the foil to form a tray. In a covered grill, arrange the preheated coals at either side of the grill. Test for medium heat above the center of the grill. Place the fish in foil in the center of the grill rack. Cover and grill for 20 to 25 minutes or just until the fish flakes easily.

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Best Fish Stew

 Best Fish Stew – This is a comforting, easy seafood recipe that just triggers memories from home! It tastes and smells just like Grandma used to make!

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Servings: 8
Main Ingredient: Lobster, Shrimp, Sole
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Best Fish Stew

1 pound lobster tail
1 pound sole fillets
1 pound medium shrimp – peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 cup balsamic vinegar
3 cups red wine
2 quarts water
2 sprigs fresh basil leaves, torn
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Directions to make Best Fish Stew

Step 1:Cut the lobster and sole into 1 inch chunks. Toss the lobster and sole with the shrimp and lemon juice, set aside.
Step 2:Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions; cook and stir until translucent. Pour in the tomatoes, vinegar, and wine; bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Pour in water; add the marinated fish, basil, and parsley; simmer for about 30 minutes, until the lobster has cooked through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Seafood Bake

 Seafood Bake – You can absolutely substitute any of the seafood for your personal favorites or for what is available, in this easy dinner. Be creative, have fun with it!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Seafood (assorted favorites)
Difficulty Level: 3

Ingredients to make Seafood Bake

8 medium red potatoes, scrubbed
1 pound clams in shell, scrubbed
1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
1/2 pound unpeeled large shrimp
1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
1/4 cup dry vermouth (optional)
3/4 cup butter, divided
1 loaf French bread

Directions to make Seafood Bake

Step 1:Place a potatoes in a layer in the bottom of a large pot. Cover with a layer of clams, then mussels, and finally the shrimp. Pour in the vermouth and enough chicken broth to fill the pot halfway. You may not need all of the broth, depending on the size of your pot. Cut half of the butter into cubes and place on top of the seafood. Cover with a lid, and seal tightly with aluminum foil.
Step 2:Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat for 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, and carefully remove the foil and lid. Remove the seafood and potatoes from the liquid to serve. Melt 1/2 remaining butter, and divide into 4 individual dishes for dipping. Serve with the rest of the butter and French bread.

Marinated Shrimp and Scallops

 Marinated Shrimp and Scallops - A winning combination of the best seafood, shrimp and scallops marinated for extra flavor and a bit of “tang.” Enjoy outside, right off the barbeque grill with your favorite salad.

Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Main Ingredient: Shrimp, Scallops
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Marinated Shrimp and Scallops

28 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
28 sea scallops
1/2 cup butter or margarine
7 tablespoons lemon juice
5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika

Directions to make Marinated Shrimp and Scallops

Step 1:Place shrimp and scallops in a large resealable plastic bag. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and paprika. Microwave at 50% power for 1-1/2 minutes or until butter is melted. Stir to blend; set aside 1/3 cup for basting. Pour remaining marinade over shrimp and scallops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
Step 2:Drain and discard marinade. Alternately thread shrimp and scallops on metal or soaked wooden skewers.
Step 3:Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 6 minutes, turning once. Brush with reserved marinade. Grill 8-10 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque.

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Cheese

 Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Cheese – A perfect blend of shrimp, bacon, and cheese, in this simple seafood recipe, that is baked in the oven. These divine shrimp are always a hit, especially when bacon wrapped, and very quick to disappear! Let us know how they go over at your house.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 8
Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Difficulty Level: 3

Ingredients to make Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Cheese

1 (8 ounce) package Monterey Jack cheese, cut into strips
40 large shrimp – peeled, deveined and butterflied
20 slices bacon, cut in half

Directions to make Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Cheese

Step 1:Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Step 2:Place a small piece of cheese into the butterflied opening of each shrimp. Wrap half of a slice of bacon around each one to conceal the cheese, securing with toothpicks. Place on a cookie sheet.
Step 3:Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until bacon is browned.

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