Category: shrimp

Jerk Shrimp with Rice and Peas

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service Scallions, thyme, allspice and (most important of all) scotch bonnet are the essential ingredients in jerk cooking. Jerking is a long process of spicing and cooking meat and fish over an open fire. We can enjoy jerk flavors without the long preparation and cooking times using prepared jerk…


Shrimp Scampi Pasta

The Perfect Spring Pick Spring is a favorite season of many, especially in any location where the snow begins to melt and sunshine returns. Weekends bring Farmer’s Breakfast Casseroles. Packing lunches equals Strawberry Aparagus Farro Salad. Dessert shouts out Lemony Lemon Bars. And dinner? This Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a stovetop meal full of light, refreshing flavors that make it an…


Get Away to Darien for History and Small-Town Charm on the Georgia Coast

By Ligaya Figueras From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Darien—Situated at the mouth of the Altamaha River, surrounded by the winding salt marshes of McIntosh County, is the city of Darien. History buffs may know Darien as Georgia’s second-oldest city, founded in 1736, just three years after Savannah. But centuries before it became a British holding, this…


Shrimp and Grits

View the print-ready version of this recipe. Shrimp and grits is a beloved Southern dish that originated as a humble and inexpensive meal for fishermen and their families. While traditionally a breakfast item, it has evolved into a popular dinner dish that can be found in all manner of restaurants, from casual seafood shacks to…


Improve Your Scampi Game With This Lively Mash-Up of Two Classic Dishes

Imagine a one-pot shrimp pasta dish: a cross between a garlicky scampi and a zippy, lemony piccata, with a little bit of creamy sauce tossed in for good measure. That’s what we envisioned when we started work on this recipe. We wanted tender, succulent shrimp and lots of rich, silky sauce balanced with just enough…


Shrimp Stir Fry (Szechuan)

What Is Szechuan? Also referred to as Sichuan or Szechwan, Szechuan is a type of Chinese cuisine that originates from the Sichuan province of southwestern China. Known for their spicy flavors, many Szechuan dishes incorporate liberal amounts of garlic and chili peppers. Furthermore, the cuisine incorporates a variety of cooking techniques including sautéing, stir-frying, dry braising,…


How to Cook Shrimp in an Air Fryer

If there’s one appliance that everyone wants in their kitchen, it’s an air fryer. The gadget can cook everything from vegetables to dessert and it’s often used to cook crowd favorites, like chicken wings and fries. But shrimp? Could that be too daring? Not a chance. This garlic shrimp takes just four minutes to cook in…


Beat the Weather With Spicy Tacos

The bleaker the weather, the brighter the food, I say. It’s the new year, and January can be a cold, wet, and dark second act following the holiday festivities. A perfect antidote is to create light and vibrant food to ward off the seasonal blues and balance out any celebratory excesses. These Baja-inspired tacos piled…


Why I Cook

You might agree when I say that life feels uncertain right now. There is a new normal replacing many assumptions and expectations we had taken for granted. Some of this is organic: We evolve, kids grow, parents age, and paradigms shift. Some of this is external: Our world as we know it changes, affecting jobs,…


Fiery Celebration Salad Perfect for the Fourth of July

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service   I like to keep bought, cooked shrimp in my freezer. It is readily available in the freezer case at the market. They can easily be turned into a great meal with very little effort. Here I added them to a spicy sauce made with mayonnaise and horseradish….