Marinated Shrimp
with Parmesan Cream Linguini and Red Peppers
Shrimp:
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
4 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon Spice Barn Crushed Red Pepper
24 shrimp, peeled
salt & pepper
Combine all ingredients and marinate 30 minutes. Drain, stir fry until opaque; sprinkle with parmesan cheese to taste.
Linguini:
27 ounces fresh linguini, cooked
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 red bell peppers, cut into strips
large red onion, sliced and cut into 2 inch strips
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
3/4 cup pine nut, toasted
6 green onions, sliced
Heat oil in skillet. Add peppers; saute until tender. Add onions; saute until tender, transfer to bowl. Add cream and white wine to skillet an simmer until thickened. Mix half pepper and onions back into sauce. Stir in pasta; toss. Stir in parmesan and season with salt and pepper as needed. Mount pasta onto plates; top with remaining vegetables, pine nuts, green onions, and shrimp.
Chicken Sate` with Spicy Peanut Sauce
1 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon Spice Barn Ground Ginger
1/4 teaspoon Spice Barn Crushed Red Pepper
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2/3 cup milk
chicken kebobs
In a small saucepan, heat oils over medium heat; add onion, garlic, ginger, and red pepper. cook 3-4 minutes. Stir in peanut butter, corn syrup, soy sauce, and vinegar until smooth. Gradually stir in milk; bring to boil stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Cool slightly and serve as a dipping sauce for kebobs.
Kebobs: Soak 30 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes or more. Combine 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce. Cut 1 pound boneless chicken into 1 inch pieces. Marinate overnight in refrigerator. Thread on skewers, Grill until done and lightly browned. Serve kebobs on individual plates atop a bed of greens with dipping sauce. A slice of grilled pineapple adds a nice touch!
Grilled Chicken with Spicy Sauce
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon Spice Barn Crushed Red Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Spice Barn Butcher's Grind Black Pepper
8 bone-in chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Spice Barn Ground Black Pepper
Cook first 8 ingredients over medium heat until butter melts. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken, covered, over medium high heat 40-45 minutes. Turn occasionally and baste with sauce.