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We do a "Low Country Boil" in a turkey cooker outside. I have made them several different ways but this is the basics.

1-2 lbs of small red potatoes
6-10 ears of corn
1-2 lbs of your favorite Polish type sausage (I like New Orleans by Johnsonville)
2-4-lbs uncooked shrimp
Old Bay or Zattarans Seafood Seasoning
1 large garlic clove
2 large onions quartered


Start Water heating in turkey cooker. Add lots of Old Bay or similar seasoning. Add onion and garlic. Make surer you are using strainer basket and add potatoes. Cook about 15-20 min or until done. We usually cook one thing at a time if we are making a lot.. If you are only making a small amount you can cook everything together. Next add corn cook 15-20 minutes. Next add sausage. Cook about 15-20 minutes and finally add shrimp cook until shrimp turn pink. This is best served on several layers of news paper.

I have had this with oysters, crab and lobster. I have also had it with chicken breasts.

zuchinni and onions fried in sesame oil, sprinkled with sesame seeds!

Shrimp, Old Bay Seasoning and a couple of nice tall cold ones!

noodles

thanks for all the ideas :o)

Steak goes well with it too.

LOL!!!!

Benadryl---- especially if your allergic to shrimp---LOL

I'm not a shrimp and grits lover....I like baked potatoes (or fries) and coleslaw, hushpuppies.

I'm all about some Shrimp and Grits!

Shrimp and Grits
2 Cups Grits (soak grits in cold water before
cooking to remove bran the bran will float to the top)
1 quart whole milk
1/2 quart water
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 stick butter
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (fresh grated)
3 chives or green onion minced
Add grits to milk, cream, water, butter
Cook over low heat 2-3 hours
Stir every 10 min to prevent grits from sticking to pot
Grits should become thick and creamy
At the end of cooking time add Parmesan cheese and chives/green
onion
season with garlic powder
Shrimp
Fry bacon in cast iron skillet
once done remove from pan and crumble
while still hot add butter and onion
cook 2-3 min add garlic and bell pepper (if desired)
then add shrimp cook 2-3 min until pink (don't over cook shrimp)
spoon over grits and sprinkle bacon and onion on top.
warm plates/bowl in oven....add grits and top with shrimp and
sauce....sprinkle
chives or onion and bacon

Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Basil
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 pound large shrimp - peeled and deveined
2 (28 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook pasta in
boiling water until al dente. Place pasta in a colander, and give it a quick
rinse with cold water.
Heat remaining olive oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic,
stirring constantly, until the garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Do not let
the garlic burn. Add shrimp, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove shrimp from the skillet, and set aside.
Stir tomatoes, wine, parsley, and basil into the skillet. Continue cooking,
stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced by half, 8 to 12 minutes. Add
shrimp, and continue cooking until the shrimp are heated through,
about 2 to 3 minutes.
Serve the shrimp mixture over the pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan
cheese.
Barbequed Shrimp
1 pound shrimp, heads off and unpeeled
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup zesty Italian dressing
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Preheat oven to 350º F.
Wash shrimp and drain well.
Melt margarine/butter in a one quart casserole dish.
Add salad dressing, lemon juice, black pepper and garlic powder.
Add shrimp to the casserole dish.
Stir gently to cover the shrimp with the mixture.
Cover and bake, stirring occasionally for 25 to 30 minutes
or until shrimp are pink.
Serve the shrimp hot on a large platter and place the
sauce in individual bowls so that you can easily 'dunk' bread in the sauce!

Bushs Buffalo Shrimp
2 pounds large shrimp de veined and butterflyed tails on
3tbs olive oil
2 cloves garlic chopped
cook shrimp in oil till pink and tender
add garlic and 3/4 cup buffalo sauce (recipe for sauce below)
Toss in big bowl
serves 2....add garlic bread for dipping
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Bushs Shrimp Buffalo Sauce
1qt. Texas Pete or any other brand{Franks}
1/2cup brown sugar or mollases or honey or some of all.
1tbs whole thyme ,not powdered
1tps chili pepper flakes
1tps salt
3 drops liquid smoke
3tbs worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup dried onion bits
1tbs dried garlic
1tbs black pepper
1tps Old Bay Seasoning
mix all in large pot ,slow boil for 15 minutes
cool ,pour back in bottles store in refregerator

Low-Fat Zesty Shrimp and Pasta
1 pound cleaned large shrimp (21 to 30 count)
3/4 cup prepared Zesty Italian Salad Dressing divided
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained, cut into halves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 pound package linguine, cooked as directed on package
1/4 cup 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
Cook and stir shrimp in 1/2 cup of the dressing in large skillet on
medium-high heat 2 min.
Add mushrooms, onions, artichokes and parsley.
Continue cooking until shrimp
turn pink and vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
Toss with hot cooked linguine and remaining
1/4 cup dressing in large serving
bowl. Sprinkle with cheese.
Yield: 6 servings

grits....not necessarily one of my favorites with shrimp though.

When we get the chance to eat shrimp...I go light on the side dishes...that's cause I want shrimp...maybe a small baked potato and a lite salad.

What goes good with shrimp? Besides rice..