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| Maine Shrimp in Wine Sauce |
2 pounds medium or small shrimp, remove heads, if desired
1 large bay leaf
1 small onion, peeled and quartered
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup water
2 slices lemon
6 black peppercorns
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1. Wash the shrimp thoroughly in cold water.
2. Combine the bay leaf, onion quarters, wine, water, lemon slices, and peppercorns in a pot. There should be about a half inch of liquid. Bring to a boil.
3. Add the shrimp and cook 3 to 4 minutes, not longer; it's important not to overcook.
4. Makes about 4 servings as appetizers; 2 servings as main course.
5. Can be served with cocktail sauce or a mayonnaise/dill sauce (1 cup mayonnaise to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill).
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| Maine Shrimp and Tortellini in Cream Sauce |
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves chopped garlic, fresh
1/4 cup minced parsley, fresh
2 teaspoons unbleached flour
1 pound small Maine shrimp, thawed and patted dry
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups half and half
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 pound cooked tortellini, drained
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaf |
1. In a large, heavy saute pan over medium high heat, melt the butter and in it saute the garlic for 3 minutes.
2. Add the parsley to the pan and sprinkle the flour over the pan. Saute for 3 minutes more.
3. Add the shrimp to the pan and give a good stir before adding the wine. Slowly stir in the half and half until thick and beginning to simmer. Stir in the parmesan and the tortellini, and bring back to a simmer.
4. Sprinkle the fresh basil over the pan and serve immediately.
Serves 4 |
| Maine Shrimp and Pasta Salad |
1/2 cup pasta spirals (whole wheat or plain)
1 tub (8 oz.) fresh Maine shrimp
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup torn basil leaves
Feta cheese crumbles (to taste)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
black pepper |
Microwave shrimp until tender (do not overcook). Chill in refrigerator.
In medium pot of rapidly boiling water, cook pasta 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in colander and rise with cold water until cool to touch.
Place pasta, shrimp, tomatoes, basil, feta cheese, Italian seasoning, and oil in large bowl and toss to coat. Season with black pepper. |
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