Author Dana Littlejohn
Showing posts with label seafood. Show all posts
Showing posts with label seafood. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Tasty Tuesday: Shrimp Avocado salad


Hello everyone!

Welcome back to another Tasty Tuesday! Today we have a quick, easy, protein packed, light and tasty lunch you can have with and without bread!

Shrimp Avocado Salad. •2 pounds boiled or steamed shrimp, peeled and deveined •2 avocados, cut into large pieces •2 tablespoons diced red onion Combine, add dressing: •For the Dressing •¼ cup extra virgin olive oil •¼ cup red wine vinegar •½ teaspoon garlic powder •1 teaspoon parsley, chopped •1 teaspoon Dijon mustard •salt and pepper, to taste Whisk together. Pour over salad, toss gently.:



Ingredients

Seafood

  • 2 lbs Shrimp

Produce

  • 2 Avocados
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Parsley
  • 1 cucumber
  • 2 tbsp chopped red onion

Condiments

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper

Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/4 cup Olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar


Cut avocado, shrimp and cucumber into small squares. Mix all ingredients into large bowl together and voila! 
Enjoy!

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Tasty Tuesday: Shrimp













  • Hello everyone!
  • Welcome back to Tasty Tuesday. This week's recipe has simple, healthy and delicious ingredients. I loved it! I hope you do too. 
  • Remember, if you have a recipe you'd like to share please feel free to contact me so I can post it. If you've tried one that I've posted  please leave a comment on how you liked or didn't like it.
  • Bon Appetite!

                               1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
  • 2 ears corn, each cut crosswise into 4 pieces
  • 1 pound baby red potatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

  • Preheat a gas or charcoal grill over high heat.
  • Cut four sheets of foil, about 12-inches long. Divide shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes into 4 equal portions and add to the center of each foil in a single layer.
  • Fold up all 4 sides of each foil packet. Add olive oil, cajun seasoning, salt and pepper, to taste; gently toss to combine. Fold the sides of the foil over the shrimp, covering completely and sealing the packets closed.
  • Place foil packets on the grill and cook until just cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.*
  • Served immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.