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Shrimp and Sausage Skillet Dinner

  6 oz of pre-cooked smoked sausage cut into 1/4 inch slices (choose your favorite) 1 lb of medium or large shrimp peeled and deveined Old Bay Seasoning 3/4 cup red bell pepper cut into 1/4 inch slices 3/4 cup green bell pepper cut into 1/4 inch slices 1/2 of a medium yellow onion diced 1/4…

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fish picante

Fish Pincante

    Yes, you can make Chicken, veal, or fish pincante… Its best with a mild fish.   1/2 cup flour 1 lb. boneless, skinless fish filets, white fish, bass, sole… 3 Tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon capers 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley 1 small lemon, thinly sliced  …

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tuna salad

Simple Tuna Salad Sandwiches

  These are a staple in our house.   1 can tuna for each 2 sandwiches, drained well 1 hard boiled egg, diced 1 teaspoon mayo fresh ground black pepper to taste Optional – minced onion, celery, or relish. We do ours plain.   Mix all ingredients well. Serve on a kaiser roll, or a…

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shrimp

Basic Sauteed Shrimp (fast!)

  4 tablespoons butter 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Coarse salt and ground pepper   Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp; cook, tossing occasionally, until pink and opaque, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with…

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grilled shrimp

Zesty Grilled Shrimp

  These go really quick. You might have to make a lot! Just warning you…   1 ½ lb. peeled and deveined extra large shrimp ¼ cup orange marmalade ¼ cup honey 2 – 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 cups hot cooked rice skewers   In a small bowl, mix oil…

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Whitefish Italiano

    Healthy, quick and delicious- 4 fish fillets 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup diced zucchini 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon basil 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon tomato paste Parmesan cheese   Heat 2…

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White Fish in Herbed Butter

    This is a fast and easy old standby –    2 Tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon dill 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 4 of your favorite white fish filets   Melt butter in skillet Stir in seasonings Add the fish and saute a few minutes on…

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calamari

Stuffed Calamari

  6 large calamari tubes   Stuffing 8 slices hardened Italian bread 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 2 eggs 1 cup milk salt & pepper to taste   Sauce 1 large can plum tomatoes, pureed 2 Tablespoons chopped garlic 1 cup dry white wine 4 Tablespoons…

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South of the Border Shrimp & Scallops

    3- 4 mediums leeks, white portion only – sliced1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 Tablespoons Olive Oil1 1/2 cups tomato puree1 cup water1 cup chicken broth3/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 lb. uncooked medium shrimp – peeled and deveined3/4 lb. sea scallops In a…

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