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Tequila-Lime Shrimp on a Stick

Seems there is a National day for everything – How about National Something on a Stick day? Yep – Today is something on a stick. I had a lot of ideas: Fried pickles on a stick. Frozen bananas on a … Continue reading

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Easy Paella

Paella is a dish that originated in Spain. We Americans think of it as a National dish, but Spaniards think of it as a regional recipe, originating in the area Valencia. It’s name comes from the old French word, paelle, … Continue reading

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Curried Shrimp Bites

Shrimp is such an open canvas for flavors. Curry seems to bring out the sweetness of the shellfish, yet creates a wild party in your mouth at the same time. Yogurt helps to cool the heat while it enhances the … Continue reading

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Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Shrimp – the perfect package for an appetizer.  Wrap it in bacon and grill it and you’ve got a real hit on your hands.  The grill adds smokiness to the sweet flavor of the shrimp and the salty crunch of … Continue reading

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Noodles & Zoodles Shrimp Scampi

Did you know there is a day dedicated to shrimp?  Yep – today is National Shrimp Day!  We eat more of this shellfish in the US than any other seafood!  People used to think it was high in cholesterol, but the … Continue reading

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