Perfect for a weeknight yet elegant enough to serve to guests, Shrimp, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad will become a regular in your dinner salad rotation. Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 12 ounces peeled and deveined medium shrimp 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 grapefruit 2 tablespoons chopped […]
This classic Carolina combo makes for a flavorful and fast dinner–quick-cooking grits come together in about 5 minutes. Ingredients 4 center-cut bacon slices, chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered 5 garlic cloves, chopped 3 1/4 cups unsalted chicken stock, divided 3/4 cup black coffee 1/2 cup […]
Look for cooked, peeled shrimp at the seafood counter; or quickly thaw frozen cooked, peeled shrimp in a colander under cold running water. Marinate shrimp in a nonreactive bowl, such as one that is glass or ceramic; an aluminum or copper bowl will react with the citrus juice to give the shrimp a metallic taste. […]
Admittedly, this is not a classic jambalaya recipe. But it does capture the ingredients and flavors that are characteristic of jambalaya—bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, sausage, shrimp, rice, and Creole seasoning. It’s just a chunkier, fresher take on the classic. Bell peppers, onions, and sausage get a head start on the pan, and then shrimp and […]
Smarter carbs are easy with the handy spiralizer–it works like a pencil sharpener to create long strands of veggies. Find the tool at kitchen stores and amazon.com. Spiralized veggies are showing up everywhere–in salads, in place of pasta, and even in desserts. These sweet potato “zoodles” transform a traditional pad thai recipe into a fun […]
The combo of Cajun seasoning and ground red pepper really packs a punch of heat in this dish, but the creamy sauce takes the edge off. Decrease the ground red pepper or simply omit it for a milder version of the dish. Serve with sliced French bread. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked linguine 2 tablespoons butter […]
Shrimp Fra Diavolo recipes are can often be very hot but you can add or take away the spice by adding more or less red pepper depending on your personal preference. Be sure to use inexpensive medium-size shrimp in this garlicky, spicy classic. Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked linguine 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 […]
Fresh bread is what gives gazpacho its body, making it a more substantial summer entrée soup. Use bread from the bakery section for the best results (supermarket bread can be overly soft and sweet). A whole-grain sourdough, crusts removed, would be fantastic here, adding just enough tang to round out the other ingredients. For a vegetarian […]
Sriracha, a Thai hot sauce, adds a spicy kick to this noodle salad. Use less or omit it, if you prefer. If you can’t find fish sauce, substitute low-sodium soy sauce. Ingredients 4 ounces uncooked linguine 12 ounces peeled and deveined medium shrimp 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon Sriracha (hot […]
Look for soba noodles, often labeled buckwheat noodles, in the Asian section of supermarkets. Ingredients 1 (8-ounce) package soba noodles 1 1/4 cups frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans) 3/4 cup matchstick-cut carrots 1/3 cup sliced green onions 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped serrano chile 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp […]