Shrimp (Prawns) Mary Rose with White Asparagus
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Cooking time: 40 minutes cooking time for menu Cooking schedule: see below for "menu" instructions |
Shrimp (Prawn) Mary Rose with White Asparagus Time - 15 minutes - if you have
to peel and cook the shrimp - add 15
This is my 'Ireland meets Spain' starter - 'Prawns Mary Rose' being a classic Irish first course and 'White Asparagus with Mayonnaise' (always from a jar or can, never fresh) a classic in Spain
3/4 lb shrimp if whole, 1/2 lb if cleaned
1 15 oz can white asparagus or green if that is all you can find
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tbs ketchup - hot or Mexican ketchup is good
1 tsp oregano
2 tsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp garlic powder
If necessary clean shrimp and cook in an inch of water to which 6 peppercorns and a dash of lemon have been added, for 2 - 3 minutes, just until they turn opaque and start to curl. If already cleaned and cooked just rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Mix all remaining ingredients except asparagus. (In Ireland they call this 'Mary Rose' sauce - haven't a clue why). Put enough sauce on shrimp to coat generously and reserve the rest. Open and drain the asparagus. Arrange half of asparagus on each of two plates. Divide shrimp mixture and arrange attractively on asparagus tips. Spoon remaining sauce over asparagus. Serve.
Lamb Chops with White Beans Time: 30 minutes
Can substitute Pork Chops - cook a bit longer, can be faintly pink inside...
4 - 6 lamb chops, depending on size and hunger
2 tsp rosemary
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbs olive oil
1 15 oz can cannellini
1 shallot
1 clove garlic
1 tsp olive oil
1 carrot
2 tbs sage
2 tomatoes
1/4 cup white wine
1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
White Beans: Chop shallot, carrot and mince garlic. Roughly chop tomatoes. Drain beans. Heat 1 tsp oil medium saucepan. Add shallot, carrot and garlic and sauté 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and sauté 5 minutes longer. Crumble sage, if needed and add. Add beans and white wine. Cover reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until carrots are tender. Add vinegar, stir. Spoon onto a small platter, add lamb chops and serve.
Lamb Chops: Sprinkle rosemary and garlic powder on lamb chops. Heat 1 tbs oil in large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add chops and sauté 2 - 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness of chop and desired doneness. Make a slit and peak if not certain. Remove, place on platter with beans and serve.
Note: If you have beans leftover you can add them to the soup on Sunday
Potatoes Cooked with Wine and Olives Time: 40 minutes
2 potatoes
3 shallots
8 - 10 olives, kalamata or large black or whatever you like I used kalamata
2 cloves garlic
1 tbs olive oil
1/3 cup white wine
Slice shallots, mince garlic. Cut potatoes into 1" (2.5cm) cubes (roughly). Leave olives whole, pitting optional. Heat oil in small saucepan. Add shallots and garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add all remaining ingredients, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, gently, until potatoes are done. Stir occasionally. Serve.
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Cooking Schedule: 40 minutes |
Stir beans |
Cooking for Two? Or more?
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