Shrimp

Old Bay Shrimp Boil

Shrimp Boil

Writer’s block. You’d think being a Communications Specialist would mean that words come easy to me all the time. Yes, I can express myself so much better through writing—because there’s that added benefit of proofing and editing your work—But some days I hit a serious writer’s block. It’s the worst. Namely when I’m trying to post my latest and greatest new recipe and nothing comes to mind. Nothing. (more…)

Shrimp Fried Rice

 

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I’m not a huge fan of Asian foods [and by Asian, I mean far-east Asian]. I’m extremely picky. Not because I’m not adventurous with food, but everyone has different tastes and mine just happens to not be extremely fond of the sauces. I usually have one or two go-to items when I’m stuck in a situation where I have to have Chinese, or Thai, or Japanese food – usually because I’m the minority. And usually, my go-to items are sauce-free or are pretty bland in flavor. Everyone’s entitled to their prerogative and this is mine. (more…)

Homemade Bang Shrimp

Bang Shrimp

It’s Wednesday and that means $5 Bang Shrimp at Bonefish Grill, one of my favorite restaurants. Lucky for me, it isn’t too far away. Unfortunately, the DC area has been drowning in scattered thunderstorms lately, and today is no exception.

If you haven’t tried it out, you have got to get yourself to a Bonefish Grill as soon as possible! (more…)

Frutti Di Mare (Seafood Salad)

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I love all seafood. Really, I don’t discriminate. I’ve cooked all sorts of seafood before – from shrimp to red snapper. But I’ve never tried to make mussels or clams at home. This was the coolest cooking experience I’ve had in a while! It was so fun I Instagramed them popping! I had to do a little bit of research to find out how exactly to wash and prepare them. It’s a lot of work, but let me tell you … it is worth it. The most exciting step in this dish was steaming the clams and mussels. I have glass tops for my cookware and I was able to watch the shells popping open. At first, I had no idea what to expect with the clams. I wasn’t sure how how “open” they’d get. When I saw a sliver of an opening, I almost turned the heat off, but then I was pleasantly surprised when I watched the first shell pop completely open. If you’re not into the whole Frutti Di Mare, you at least have to steam your own mussels and clams. It’s pretty impressive too, when you present them to guests. (more…)

Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp (I used pre-cooked, tail-off)
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup egg substitute (egg beaters)
1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
Garlic Podwer, to taste
Lemon Pepper, to taste
Dried Oregano, to taste 
Cooking spray 
Chopped Parsley and Lemon wedges for garnish
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450°. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Put the egg beaters in one bowl.
Mix Breadcrumbs with Garlic Powder, Oregano and Lemon Pepper and place in another bowl.
dip each shrimp in the egg mixture, then dip in the breadcrumbs and place on a baking sheet.
Spray the top of the shrimp with cooking spray. Bake for 10-15 minutes
Serve with Lemon Wedges and chopped parsley.
Servings: 4
Nutrition Information: Cals 137. Carbs 8g. Fat 1g. Protein 24. Sodium 642mg. Sugar 1g.