Southwestern

Tequila Shrimp

This Tequila Shrimp is great as an appetizer or entree. Serve with Tortillas. Number of Servings:  4 Ingredients:  1 lb Ocean Garden® Shrimp 1/2 cup Butter, unsalted 3 Tbsp Cooking oil 2 Tbsp Soy sauce 1 Tbsp Lemon juice 1/8 to 1/4 tsp Garlic powder 1/4 to 1/2 tsp Tabasco 1/4 cup Tequila Tortillas Instructions:  Rinse shrimp under cold running water and drain thoroughly on paper towels. Do not peel. Arrange shrimp in a baking pan. Combine butter, oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder and Tabasco in a sauce pan; bring to a boil, stirring to melt butter. Remove from heat and stir in tequila. Pour mixture over shrimp, making sure all are coated. Bake in a 425 (F) oven for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once or twice. Transfer shrimp and remaining sauce mixture to a serving bowl. Serve with tortillas. Peel and eat at the table. Source: Courtesy Ocean Garden

Shrimp Tortilla Soup

Shrimp Tortilla Soup is a quick weeknight meal. Timesaver: Clean and devein shrimp earlier in the day for a 30-minute meal. Number of Servings:  6 Ingredients:  1 to 1 1/2 lbs. Shrimp, uncooked 1/4 cup Onion, minced 1 or 2 Garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp Olive oil 4 to 5 cups Chicken broth 3 or 4 Dried mild chilies 1/4 tsp Cumin, ground Salt & cayenne to taste Garnish 2 cups Corn tortilla strips 1/4 to 1/2 cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped 1/4 to 1/2 cup Grated Colby Jack cheese Instructions:  Peel and devein shrimp, retaining tails, if desired. Set aside. In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic in oil until tender and golden. Add broth. Wash, seed and chop chilies; add to broth and simmer 20 minutes. Season with cumin, salt and cayenne. Add shrimp; simmer 2 or 3 minutes until shrimp are cooked. To serve, crumble a few tortilla strips into soup bowls. Pour hot soup over, dividing shrimp equally among the bowls. Top with a few tortilla strips, cheese and cilantro. Serve with warm corn tortillas. Source: Ocean Garden

Ask a dietition

  • I am finally convinced that the cholesterol found in shrimp isn’t going to raise my blood cholesterol and may actually decrease my risk of heart disease.  Are there any other nutrients found in shrimp that can make me healthier?
    Happy Holidays!
    Ralph C.

We already know that shrimp is low in fat and calories. But if you are concerned about cholesterol, there is good news. You do not have to give up shrimp! Research shows and dietitians concur that the high percentage of "good fats" in shrimp reduces the impact of cholesterol. So enjoy shrimp as part of a balanced - and delicious - diet.