Mango Shrimp Kebabs

Recipe 34 - May 13, 2012

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Mango Shrimp Kebabs

This recipe comes from Cooking Light, April 2010

These are very yummy!!  The shrimp needs a little longer per side to cook through, but only a couple of minutes.  Erik turned them three times.  I did not use the onion as Erik's not a big fan of semi-raw onions, but the flavors combined well.  The grilled mango was delicious, mango, fruit of the earth!  Great meal for a warm, sunny day.

Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Salad

Recipe 19 - March 1st, 2012

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Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Salad

This recipe comes from Cooking Light, July 2010

Yum!  This was a really nice salad with a little kick thanks to the chipotle!  It will be great to have during the summer fresh off the grill.  It has a nice cold salad, light taste.  The portions were good and the cooking time is perfect.  It is also super easy and quick to prepare!  

Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

Recipe 17 - February 15th, 2012

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Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

This recipe comes from Cooking Light, April 2010

This is probably a sacrilege to admit, but I did not make the grits with this recipe.  It tastes great alone and would probably taste even better with the grits.  They will definitely be included when I make it again.  

This recipe was tasty and quick!  The portions were perfectly sized and there were plenty of left-overs.  

Goan Shrimp Curry

Recipe 14 - February 3rd, 2012

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Goan Shrimp Curry

This recipe comes from Food and Wine, March 2011

Chef: Sanjeev Kapoor

I don't think I prepared this recipe correctly.  There were too many different flavors going on.  The curry didn't get pureed the way it should probably have.  I don't know if I didn't blend it enough or if it wasn't cooked enough to blend well.  Also, I bought Mexican shrimp (probably another name for Gulf Shrimp in case people aren't buying it again yet...?) and it wasn't very good shrimp.  Overall it was edible and interesting, but not worth making again.  Will try something else from this region another time.  Maybe this: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/shrimp-vindaloo-10000001041869/

Shrimp Pad Thai

Recipe 13 - February 2nd, 2012

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Shrimp Pad Thai

This recipe comes from Cooking Light, March 2011

New addition to our top five!  Quick and easy and really good!  Adding this to my regular repertoire.  We had two large servings from the recipe.  Serving size is smaller, but probably just right.  Didn't change anything about the recipe.    

Spicy Tortilla Soup with Shrimp and Avocado

Recipe 9 - January 26th, 2012

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Spicy Tortilla Soup with Shrimp and Avocado

This recipe comes from Cooking Light, March 2011

Yum!  This recipe is easy and delicious!  One review suggests adding more peppers for more heat.  It has a mild to medium heat straight from the recipe.  It is a great recipe for a cold winter evening.  Or when you have a tex-mex craving.  I worked straight from the recipe.  It took longer because I chopped the veggies myself.  The servings are generous and we have leftovers.  I'm excited for lunch tomorrow!