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INGREDIENTS
2 lbs rock shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup green bell peppers , diced to one-half inch
1/2 cup onions , diced to one-quarter inch
1/4 cup celery , chopped fine
1 garlic clove , minced
2 tablespoons flour , all purpose
14 1/2 ounces whole canned tomatoes , roughly cut
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3-4 cups cooked rice
DIRECTIONS
Rinse shrimp briefly and remove any large veins that are visible.
In a small sauce pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
Mix in flour and stir [...]
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 4 to 5 lemons)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes)
1 dash fresh orange juice (from half an orange)
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups tequila
3/4 cup triple sec
3 3/4 cups water
12 ounces ice
DIRECTIONS
In a pitcher (or blender), combine the sugar and water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the lemon and lime juices, and the splash of orange juice.
Mix in the tequila and the Triple Sec, and [...]
INGREDIENTS
1/2 teaspoon garlic , minced
1 tablespoon onions , minced
1 tablespoon celery , diced
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 egg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 lb lump crabmeat
2 tablespoons peanut oil, for sauteing
DIRECTIONS
In a large stainless-steel bowl, combine all ingredients except crab meat and bread crumbs.
Using gloved hands, gently mix in crab meat, then add bread crumbs.
Spread a thin layer of plain bread crumbs on your work surface.
Form crab mixture into equal balls, approximately two inches [...]
INGREDIENTS
1/2 lb shrimp , peeled and deveined
1/2 cup oil
1 egg , beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
3/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS
2 quarts Oil for deep frying.
Preheat oil to 350 degrees. Combine ½ cup oil and egg; beat well. Add remaining ingredients except oil for frying and stir until well blended.
Dip shrimp into batter to coat. Drop shrimp into hot oil and fry for 30-60 seconds or until golden brown. [...]
INGREDIENTS
8 ounces couscous , Dry
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon dill , fresh chopped
1 teaspoon mint , fresh chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (8ounce)can mandarin oranges
DIRECTIONS
Place water, salt, sugar, pepper and olive oil in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and add couscous cover and let stand for about 7 minutes.
Fold in oranges, juice, and fresh herbs.
Let stand for 2-3 minutes.
Chef’s Tip:.
Try adding raisins or dates [...]