Exotic Island Recipes
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- Shrimp Wrapped in Spinach Leaves
INGREDIENTS:
1 can [14 ounces] Italian peeled tomatoes, drained
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
5 quarts water
2 teaspoons coarse salt
16 medium raw shrimp in the shell [about 12 ounces total]
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
16 large spinach leaves [about 8 ounces total], stems removed
DIRECTONS:
To make the puree:
Process the tomatoes with the metal blade [...]
Sun, 07 Oct 2007 15:58:22 +0000
- Lemon Meringue Pie
1 (9-inch) baked pie shell
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons margarine or butter
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 drops yellow food coloring
Meringue
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix sugar and cornstarch in 1 1/2-quart
saucepan. Stir in water gradually. Cook over medium [...]
Sat, 06 Oct 2007 17:48:20 +0000
- Cashew Crusted Key Lime Pie with a Whipped Cream Fruit Coulis
2 cups very finely chopped cashews
1 cup finely ground graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup plus 2 ounces sugar
3/4 cup melted butter
3 cups sweetened condensed milk
9 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups Key lime juice
2 cups heavy cream
1 orange, zested
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Grease a 9-inch pie pan and set aside. In a small bowl, mix together [...]
Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:01:46 +0000
- Fish Matecumbe
1/2 Spanish onion, chopped
1 (8-ounce) jar capers
5 shallots, peeled and chopped
5 tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped basil leaves
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 lemons, juiced
1 cup olive oil
8 individual Mahi Mahi fillets
Salt and pepper
Serving suggestion: rice
To a medium bowl, add all ingredients except fish and stir to thoroughly combine. Refrigerate until ready to use; it [...]
Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:00:20 +0000
- Shrimp Wrapped In Spinach Leaves On A Tomato Puree
1 can [14 ounces] Italian peeled tomatoes, drained
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
5 quarts water
2 teaspoons coarse salt
16 medium raw shrimp in the shell [about 12 ounces total]
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
16 large spinach leaves [about 8 ounces total], stems removed
To make the puree: Process the tomatoes with the metal blade [...]
Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:28:35 +0000
- Three-Fruit Salsa
1 cup (250 ml) diced peeled and seeded papaya
1 cup diced peeled mango
1 cup diced peeled and cored pineapple
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)
1 jalapeno or other hot pepper, seeded and diced (optional)
1 Tbsp lime or lemon juice
1 Tbsp rum (optional)
1 tsp sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Combine the ingredients in a
mixing bowl [...]
Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:28:35 +0000
- Chef Grant’s Seafood Ceviche
ne pound of fresh seafood ( scallops, shrimp etc )
Marinade:
1 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic minced
1 small red onion diced
1/2 jalapeño pepper minced
1 red bell pepper diced
1 yellow bell pepper diced
2 plum tomatoes skinned, seeded and diced
1 1/2 [...]
Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:28:31 +0000
- Rum Balls
2 cups graham crackers, finely crushed
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup rum + 3 tablespoons, separated
chocolate sprinkles
Place the graham crackers into a food processor (about 9 whole crackers). Add the nuts and pulse until finely crumbled. Sift into the food processor the [...]
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:55:02 +0000
- Smoky Citrus Shrimp
2 handfuls salad greens
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 cup strong tangerine tea
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1 Tablespoon orange juice
10 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
orange slices for garnish
In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. When butter melts, add the garlic. Saute garlic until fragrant and [...]
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:53:45 +0000
- Florida Sauce
1 Cup Unsalted Butter
1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar — firmly Packed
1 Cup Tomato Puree
1/2 Cup Cider Vinegar
6 Ounces Horseradish
1/2 Cup Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 Teaspoons Hot Pepper Sauce
Directions Melt butter in saucepan and add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Serves 4
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:33:48 +0000
- Shrimp Stuffed Peppers
4 green peppers
1 1/2 lg. onions (diced)
4 green onions
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 lbs. shrimp (chopped)
1 can cream of shrimp soup
1/2 cup chicken stock
Salt, pepper, red pepper, garlic powder and onion powder to taste
2-4 cps. bread crumbs
4 pats of butter
bread crumbs
About 1/2 to 1 cup of grated cheese
Cut and dice tops of peppers and clean inside. [...]
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:20:16 +0000
- Crushed Cereal Fried Shrimp
20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and white pepper
2 eggs
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 cup Rice Krispies
3/4 cup Corn Flakes
Vegetable oil for frying
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Lightly beat the eggs with the
mustard. In a medium size bowl, crush the Rice Krispies and Corn Flakes into
tiny crumbs. Dip each shrimp [...]
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:19:13 +0000
- Lemon Shrimp
1 to 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup lemon juice, from approximately 2 large lemons
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon wine or sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
12 black olives, kalamata or oil-cured, pitted, and halved
6 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 bay leaf, crumbled
Pinch of cayenne powder
2 to 3 teaspoons [...]
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:34:53 +0000
- Poached Lobster with Ginger, Lime and Sauternes
2 c white vinegar
10 whole peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 bunch parsley
1 carrot, diced
2 md onions, peeled, coarsely chopped
3 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tb salt
4 1 1/2 lb lobsters (live)
1 c Sauternes
2 oz peeled fresh ginger, julienned
1 lb cold butter, cut into small pieces
2 limes, zest grated and juice reserved
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 [...]
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:25:57 +0000
- Grilled Grouper Tostada Salad
1 1/2 lb. Grouper, cut into 4 fillets
1 tsp. Creole seasoning blend
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
8 small flour tortillas
12 ounces finely shredded cheese (Mexican blend)
6 cups spring mix of lettuce, washed, dried and torn
1/2 cup Citrus Vinaigrette *
1/2 cup cooked corn kernels
4 oz. sliced roasted peppers (red, yellow or poblano)
8 ounces Tomato Salsa *
1/4 cup Chimichurri [...]
Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:22:13 +0000
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