In everyday life, it is rare for anyone to pamper themselves andyour family with culinary delights. Usually housewives try to cook something simpler, more filling, something that will last for several days. But sometimes it is necessary to arrange small holidays for yourself. Someone buys a new pair of shoes, others go to the cinema, and some invite friends. For such an occasion, you should always have an original and at the same time not too complicated recipe at hand. Shrimp in sauce have all the qualities of an ideal dish. They can be served as an appetizer with beer or white wine, a more filling option is to put the dish on the table with boiled rice. Let's dwell in more detail on the procedure for preparing shrimp.
Shrimps in vermouth with pine nuts
This recipe is a godsend for lovers of tasty andhealthy food. Shrimp contain a huge amount of necessary and even irreplaceable substances for the human body: phosphorus, calcium, sodium, iodine, etc. In addition, they have almost no saturated fats - no matter how much crustacean meat you eat, you do not need to worry about your figure. Pine nuts and celery enhance the beneficial properties of the salad. Thanks to mustard and vermouth, the dish has an unusual taste and aroma - it simply must be cooked! Ingredients:
- kg of shrimp (medium)
- 60 grams of pine nuts
- 100 milliliters of mayonnaise
- 100 milliliters of vermouth (white)
- stalk of celery (preferably white)
- 1/2 small onion
- a teaspoon of mustard (sweet mustard is best)
- 1/2 lemon
Method of preparation:The shrimp should be boiled in a saucepan. After the water boils, reduce the heat, add vermouth and keep the pan on the stove for three minutes. Fry the nuts in a frying pan (you can use vegetable or olive oil), they should be browned until golden brown. Beat mayonnaise, chopped celery, 2/3 of the nuts, onion and mustard in a blender. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon. If desired, you can add a teaspoon of sweet chili sauce, sugar and black pepper. Serve the sauce with the shrimp, garnished with the remaining nuts and celery leaves. Enjoy!
Tiger prawns in tender sauce
Do you want to impress your loved one with your culinarytalents? The following shrimp recipe is perfect for a romantic dinner. The cream makes the dish incredibly tender and juicy, the greens add freshness, and the cognac combined with lemon juice adds a special piquancy. Buy a bottle of good wine, light some candles, and enjoy each other's company. You shouldn't do this on an empty stomach, so read the instructions carefully and start implementing them. Ingredients:
- 50 grams of butter
- 600 grams of tiger prawns (king prawns will also work, and if you don’t have any, you can always buy regular frozen seafood)
- 200 milliliters of cream of medium fat content
- garlic
- sea salt - to taste
- 100 milliliters of whiskey or cognac
- black ground pepper and seasoning - if desired
- a few twigs of greenery (take dill or parsley)
For decoration:
- 0.5 lemon
- crispy toast from white baguette
Method of preparation:Even the most excellent and detailed recipe can be spoiled by low-quality products or failure to follow the cooking instructions. Therefore, firstly, be careful when going to the store, and secondly, when starting to cook, strictly follow the advice below. So, let's get started. Peel the garlic cloves and crush them with a press, then chop the parsley, and leave the dill for decoration. Wash the shrimp well and dry, then carefully remove their shells. Melt the butter in a saucepan and fry the garlic in it, as soon as the vegetable is browned, add the greens, and after two minutes - the seafood. Cook the dish for a while, then pour cognac or whiskey into the dish, depending on what you use. As soon as most of the alcohol has evaporated, add cream, a pinch of salt and your favorite seasonings. Simmer the dish for another two minutes, then turn off the burner and let it cool. Not only the recipe, but also the presentation of the dish plays an important role. To make the shrimp look more appetizing, put them on a large beautiful plate along with crispy toasts. Then pour warm creamy sauce over them, sprinkle with lemon juice on top, then garnish with dill sprigs and serve. With such a dish, a romantic evening will become truly unforgettable. If you have a special kitchen appliance, make toasts in it. But there is another option - we suggest preparing bread in a special way. Cut a white loaf into thin slices, fry it in a small amount of olive oil, rub with a mixture of spices. Dried basil and rosemary are suitable for this. Crispy toasts will perfectly complement juicy shrimp in a delicate creamy sauce.
Seafood with garlic dressing
Each recipe is a separate storycooking. You can use almost the same ingredients and make dishes that taste completely different. In cooking, every little thing is valuable and plays an important role, and it can either improve or, on the contrary, harm your masterpiece. But it is almost impossible to spoil a shrimp appetizer, because the procedure for their preparation is very easy. The main thing is to buy fresh, high-quality products and follow the instructions. Let's try to do this together. Ingredients:
- garlic - five denticles
- kilogram of fresh shrimp or 500 grams of frozen
- five tablespoons of refined olive oil
- two spoons (tea) of ground paprika
- salt
- lemon - one piece
- small bunch of fresh parsley
- a pinch of black ground pepper
- 20 milliliters of dry wine (use only white)
Method of preparation:Moving forward is always good, because experimenting and trying new things helps a person develop. This applies to all areas: primarily work, personal life and other areas. And cooking is no exception, so if you like to cook, the recipe for a “seafood” snack will surely take a worthy place in your kitchen. It is equally useful for everyday use, when you just want to diversify your usual menu, and for more special occasions: birthdays, family holidays, anniversaries and so on. As you can see, the recipe specifies different amounts of shrimp. The thing is that if you decide to buy fresh seafood, you need to buy a kilogram, then after cleaning you will have about 500 grams of tender meat left. Frozen shrimp are already sold processed, so you only need to boil them. So, first pour hot water over the ingredient and hold for about ten minutes. When the shrimp thaw, rinse them again and throw them in a colander to drain. Now chop the peeled garlic cloves into small cubes and put them in heated olive oil. Add paprika and one or two pinches of table salt. When the vegetable is browned, combine it with the shrimp meat and cook, stirring constantly, for no longer than four minutes. Then pour dry wine and freshly squeezed lemon nectar into the saucepan. At the very end, add chopped parsley and spices. Serve the appetizer with toast or fresh bread, and if you want to prepare the main dish, simply complement the shrimp with boiled spaghetti, noodles or rice. May your culinary experiments be successful.
Shrimps with mushrooms in sauce
As is known, women are drawn to light andlean fish, chicken, vegetable dishes. While the representatives of the strong half of humanity are more inclined to hearty and somewhat "heavy" food. Therefore, when planning a menu for a friendly party, be sure to take this feature into account, otherwise someone will remain hungry. We offer a universal recipe that everyone will surely like: both girlfriends and friends. Ingredients:
- 300 grams of fresh champignons
- two onions
- 1000 grams of peeled shrimp
- a glass of white wine (preferably dry)
- 1/2 two-hundred-pound packet of butter
- 70 grams of flour
- black pepper
- 30 milliliters of cognac
- cream - 200 milliliters
Garnish:
- boiled rice, puree or spaghetti - at your discretion
Method of preparation:After washing and drying the shrimp, put them in a saucepan. Peel the onion and chop it into thin half rings, and cut the mushrooms into small plates. Send the vegetables to the dish with the seafood and pour in the wine. Put on low heat and warm for about fifteen minutes, but do not bring the mixture to a boil. Then strain it, and save the hot broth. Melt the butter in a bowl, then pour in the flour. Stirring constantly, add cognac and mushroom broth. Salt and pepper lightly to taste. If the sauce seems too thick, add a few spoons of milk. Then pour in the shrimp, champignons and onions. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally. Serve the dish with a side dish, for example, with rice or spaghetti. If you decide to cook a seafood dish, buy a bottle of white wine and olive oil. The first will help create a pleasant atmosphere, and the second will give the shrimp a delicate, noble taste.
Frozen seafood in soy sauce
A light seafood appetizer - whether it beshrimp, crab, fish or crayfish - perfect for a festive feast or a romantic dinner with your loved one. It goes equally well with both light beer and dry white wine. The salad recipe can easily be turned into instructions for preparing the main dish - just serve a side dish with the shrimp. Boiled rice or egg noodles are best. The seafood dish in soy sauce turns out very juicy and tender, it will surely appeal to both adults and children. Ingredients:
- 500 grams of frozen shrimp
- 250 milliliters of soy sauce
- a little olive oil (needed for frying)
- a little lemon or lime
- three garlic cloves
- 20 grams of fresh dill
- salt - optional
Method of preparation:This recipe calls for frozen seafood. If you use frozen seafood, keep in mind that shrimp that have already been cooked are usually delicate pink or light red. They are boiled in lightly salted water over low heat for an average of three to five minutes. Fresh seafood takes a little longer to cook - about a quarter of an hour. Once you have completed this task, drain the shrimp in a colander. While they are draining, take care of the remaining ingredients. Crush the peeled garlic using a special press, and chop the washed and dried dill as finely as possible. Now heat the olive oil well in a frying pan and put the seafood in it. Fry for three minutes, then add the garlic, pour in the soy sauce and simmer for a short time under the lid. Place the finished dish on a beautiful plate, drizzle with freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped dill. As you can see, the recipe is incredibly simple, so we think no one will have any difficulties with preparing the snack. So even if you have never stood at the stove, do not be afraid to experiment - start your culinary career right now. Shrimp in sauce is liked by almost everyone, regardless of age and gender. Therefore, if you decide to throw a party, this dish is ideal for such an occasion. We recommend reading:
