Cuisine: Shrimp

Watermelon Shrimp Salad

Watermelon means summer. This Watermelon Shrimp Salad is marinated in a lime dressing before getting topped with shrimp, avocados, tomatoes, spicy jalapeños, and tart crumbles of queso fresco or feta. Perfect on a hot summer's day.

By Leslie Blythe

Lime Dill Sauce with Shrimp

There have been countless times in my cooking career that I have made mistakes. I get so mad at myself and usually realize the glaring error after I finished the dish.

Rule #1 - ALWAYS read the entire recipe first!
Rule #2 - get you ingredients organized (mis-en-place)!
Rule #3 - Don't take it too seriously!

This recipe for Lime Dill Sauce with Shrimp is a) meant to be a salad with creamy sauce b) supposed to have chopped celery in it c) you are meant to whip the cream. I did none of those things! I was obviously very tired! This recipe morphed into something better and everyone I served it to loved it.

By Leslie Blythe

Curried Shrimp Croustades

I have a lot of catering “secrets” and won’t divulge many, but these Curried Shrimp Croustades I will part with.  It’s a wonderful recipe, that is incredibly easy, a huge crowd pleaser and you can make them in advance and freeze them.

By Leslie Blythe

Shrimp with Miso Butter

Years ago, David Chang of Momofuku created a fantastic compound butter using miso paste. It’s very versatile and can be melted on fish, chicken, or steak (lots of umami); on asparagus, broccoli, or carrots; or drizzled on a baked sweet potato (or a regular baked potato). This Miso Butter Shrimp is and marriage made in heaven. The shrimp is tossed in a buttery umami bath. I always have miso paste in the refrigerator. From seafood to vegetables, miso butter adds a depth of flavor that’s simply irresistible.

By Leslie Blythe

Shrimp Toast

Shrimp toast or prawn toast is a Chinese dim sum dish. It’s simple finger food that makes a great hors d’oeurves for parties.

By Leslie Blythe

Overnight Marinated Shrimp

Are you bored with the same old shrimp cocktail? This Overnight Marinated Shrimp is the answer. It's the perfect appetizer for entertaining that your guests will love!

By Leslie Blythe

Roasted Shrimp with Indian Spices

My favorite way to cook shrimp is roasting it in the oven, which delivers amazing flavor for very little effort. This vibrant and colorful Roasted Shrimp with Indian Spices has a ton of flavor and a nice spicy kick.

By Leslie Blythe

Roasted Shrimp and Vegetable Salad with Chili Lime Dressing

This is probably one of the most beautiful salads I've ever made. I love all the colors of the rainbow. This Roasted Shrimp and Vegetable Salad with Chili Lime Dressing is so healthy, fresh and you can make it ahead or eat it warm from the oven.

By Leslie Blythe

Pickapeppa BBQ Shrimp

Pickapeppa Sauce was invented by a 16 year old boy in Jamaica in 1921. The sauce is sweet, sour and mildly spicy. One traditional use of the sauce is to pour it over a block of cream cheese, to be spread on crackers. You’ve got to try this Pickapeppa BBQ Shrimp. Don’t ask why it’s called barbecued shrimp, when it’s not even barbecued. No one seems to know.  It’s a New Orleans favorite.

By Leslie Blythe

Shrimp Scampi with Fettuccine

Shrimp Scampi is a dish that has plenty of garlic, butter and dry white wine or lemon juice. It is often served over pasta. The key to this dish is not to over cook the shrimp.

By Leslie Blythe