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Cooking time: 30 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for instructions
Easy dinner to end the week.
Vieux Carré Scampi Preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes
This is based on one of a 'box' of recipes I got years ago. It's a bit heavy on the butter, which makes it ideal for serving over rice or pasta... Or Polenta
12oz (360gr) shrimp (prawns)
1 tbs lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1 shallot
1 tbs dried parsley
2 tbs butter
1/2 cup (2oz, 60gr) shredded cheese - your choice, I use Gruyère
Clean shrimp if needed. Divide into 2 buttered, shallow, individual baking dishes or 1 larger one, arranging nicely. Peel and finely chop shallots and garlic, divide and sprinkle over shrimp. Sprinkle parsley over shrimp. Drizzle with lemon juice, dot with remaining butter and sprinkle the cheese over all. Bake at 375F (190C) for 15 - 20 minutes, until hot, bubbly and shrimp are done. Time varies depending on size of shrimp. Serve.
Note: I put the small dishes on a baking sheet for easier handling.
1/2 medium leek
1 cup (8oz, 240ml) chicken stock
1/4 cup polenta, quick cooking
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup (2oz, 60ml) milk or cream (or more stock)
1/4 cup shredded cheese
1 tbs olive oil
Clean and slice leek. Sauté in oil in small saucepan over medium heat. When leeks are soft, 7 - 10 minutes, add stock, oregano and heat. When stock is simmering slowly pour in polenta, whisking constantly. Cook, stirring, about 5 minutes or until done. Add milk (or stock) to thin and cheese. Stir well and serve.
Peas with Leeks Preparation and cooking time: 15 minutes1 cup (8oz, 240gr) fresh or frozen peas
1/2 medium leek
2 tsp olive oil
2 tbs water
1 tsp butter
Trim leek, cut in half the long way and rinse thoroughly. Slice half of leek (reserving other half or another use). Heat oil over medium heat in small skillet or saucepan. Add leek and sauté until tender, about 7 minutes. Add peas, water, cover and simmer until peas are hot and tender, about 5 minutes longer. Uncover and drain. Toss with butter and serve.
Cooking Schedule: 30 minutes |
Dot with butter, sprinkle with cheese |
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