creamy tomatoe and shrimp chowder

Have you figured out yet, that I heart shrimp a lot.
I do.
Nicks words was... we would pay top dollar for this in a restaurant, the flavor is THAT awesome.

start to finish 20 minutes.. who doesn't like that.

8 ounces fresh or frozen cooked peeled shrimp
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 stalks of celery chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion  chopped 1/2 cup
2 14.5 ounce cans diced toamtoes with basic garlic and oregano undrained
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup water
Silvered fresh basil optional
Focaccia, cut into wedges optional

1. Thaw shrimp if frozen. In a large saucepain, heat oil over med heat. Add celery, onion and stir until tender.
2. Stir in tomatoes, heat through. Add shrimp, whipping cream, and the water. Cook over med. heat just until heated through. Season with ground black pepper.
3. Ladle soup into four bowls. If desired garnish with basil and or serve with foccacia wedges.

SeaChelle Tomato Feta Pasta

One Sweet Friend made this for my family at my home one night. I adored it, and have been making it like gang busters ever sense. Don't ever question the amount of garlic, it seems like a lot, but trust her... I almost didn't, and would have regretted it.
Awesome.

SeaChelle Tomato Feta Pasta

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon white wine
• 1 pound linguine pasta
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 (6 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese Directions

1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Cook shrimp, garlic and white wine for 5 minutes, or until shrimp is pink. Remove shrimp with slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3. While pasta is cooking, cook tomatoes with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, oregano and basil over medium heat in wine mixture until tender, 10 minutes.
4. Toss hot pasta with shrimp, tomato sauce and feta. Feta will melt slightly. Serve.

shrimp and pineapple fried rice

Shrimp and pineapple fried rice

2 eggs
1 small onion chopped
1 tsp canola oil
3 garlic cloves minced
3 cups cooked instant brown rice
1 can (20 ounce) unsweetened pineapple chunks drained and chopped in half again
1/2 lb cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup chopped cashews
1//2 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 green onions sliced
3 Tbs reduced sodium soy sauce
1 Tbs hoisin sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp pepper

1. in a small bowl whisk eggs. heat a nonstick pan with cooking spray over medium heat. add eggs, cook and stir until set; remove from skillet and keep warm
2.in the same skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the rice, pineapple, shrimp, cashews, peas, and green onions; heat through. Combine the soy, hoisin, sugar, seasame oil and pepper; stir into rice minxture. Stir in eggs.

*great lunch, flavors are great togethor. Enjoy.

Honey Lime Shrimp Tacos

8 corn tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican seasoning

marinate shrimp
saute shrimp
cook shells
make tacos! :)

Shrimp In Love Pasta

Shrimp In Love Pasta

4 oz. linguine, uncooked
1 cup cleaned medium fresh shrimp
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1-1/2 cups torn cleaned spinach
COOK linguine as directed on package.
MEANWHILE, heat large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp, tomatoes and cream cheese spread; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through and mixture is well blended.
DRAIN pasta; place in large bowl. Add spinach; toss lightly. Stir in shrimp mixture.

*we enjoy the base of this recipe from Kraft foods, however it could use some spice it up, red peppers, something, it could use a kick, but this Incredibly fastmeal has a good base, we add different stuff to it, everytime... plus shrimp defrost so fast, literally from pulling shrimp from frezer to make. 15 minutes top.

Ritzy Halibut

Ritzy Halibut
Total Time: 15 minutes

4 pieces halibut fillet (6 oz each)

40 Ritz crackers, coarsely crushed

2 Tbsp butter, softened

PREPARATION
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. 2. Place fish on foil; sprinkle with 1⁄8 tsp each salt and pepper.3. Mix crushed crackers and butter in a small bowl. Gently pat on top of fish. 4. Bake 10 minutes per inch of thickness or until just opaque in center. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
Good with roasted potato wedges and steamed broccoli.

*Im trying it this week for the first time as well.