Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Creamy Shrimp Rolls

This receipe is from Real Simple. Another one that I tried and made some changes too. It is very good and I served it with potato chips.

1/4 cup mayo
1 tblp. fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and pepper
1 1/2 lbs cooked medium shrimp (I use the cocktail shrimp cooked and peeled ready to go)
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/4 cups sliced chives
4 hot dog buns
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1 bag of potato chips

In medium bowl, whisk mayo, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic. Fold in shrimp, celery, and chives.

Take any cheese you have in house (I used mozzerla) and line buns with cheese and place under broiler in the oven on high until cheese is melted. After buns are ready pour in shrimp mixture into buns. You can also line the hot dog buns with lettuce. Serve and enjoy. You can also add any other veggies you like in a chicken salad/shrimp salad.

Chicken Salad w/ potatoes and spinach

I got this receipe from Real Simple and tried it. I changed a few things from the orginal receipe. It is very tasty and great with crunchy bread.

1 lb new potatoes
Kosher Salt and Pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tblp. white wine vinegar
1 tblp. dijon mustard
1 2lb rotisserie chicken (can be bought from store cooked and ready the day of)
1 small container full of fresh spinach (I get it from the salad bar)
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil leaves (you can use tarragon if you prefer)
1 cup parmesan cheese (shaved/grated)
1 tblp. fresh minced garlic

Place potatoes in large pot and cover with water. Bring to boil. Add 1 1/2 tblp. salt, reduce heat, and simmer until tender. Takes about 12-15 mins. Drain, run under cool water and slice.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, 1/2 tesp. salt, 1/2 tesp. pepper, and garlic. Using fork shred the chicken, discarding bones and skin.

Combine chicken, spinach, basil, and potatoes. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with parmessan. Feel free to add any of your favorite ingredients you like in salads.