Sunday, November 17, 2013

Pan Fried Shrimp with Pink Sauce


Pan Fried Shrimp with Pink Sauce

Ingredients:
  • 1 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 cup of seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon juice
Directions:
--Make sure the shrimp is patted dry, and start the breading shrimp process.  First season with salt and pepper, then place shrimp in beaten egg mixture and next into the seasoned bread crumbs. Heat sauté pan to medium with olive oil and chopped garlic, and begin cooking shrimp. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Squeeze lemon juice on while pan-frying.

Ingredients for Pink Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup of mayonnaise 
  • 1/4 cup thai sweet chili sauce
  • 5-10 drops of sriracha hot sauce
Directions:
--Whisk all ingredients together and serve as dipping sauce with shrimp

Grilled Chicken Caprese with Feta

Grilled Chicken Caprese with Feta

Ingredients:

  • 6 Tbsp of balsamic vinegar
  • 5 Chicken breasts
  • Basil Leaves
  • 1 Tomato 
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese (a feta cheese block may be easier)
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 2 Tbsp of olive oil
  • Salt and Pepper 

Directions:
--Heat balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat.  Bring to a boil then reduce to a summer, continuing to stir for about 10 minutes, until it begins to thicken. 
--Preheat oven to 400 degrees and begin heating grill. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Mix olive oil and chopped garlic together and brush on chicken. Place chicken on preheated grill until fully cooked. Put feta cheese on top of chicken and place in oven for about 5-7 minutes until slightly melted. Drizzle chicken with reduced balsamic vinegar and place basil leaves and tomato slices on top.