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Spicy Shrimp and Andouille Soup – Fridge Foraging

Spicy Shrimp and Andouille Soup – Fridge Foraging

It was a fridge foraging day yesterday, and this was a pretty good result.  It could be improved upon, maybe simply with a longer simmer. 1 pound raw shrimp, shelled and deveined 2 links andouille sausage, in 1/2 inch slices 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 

Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp Tacos Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet with a neutral vegetable oil In a large mixing bowl, mix together (this is for a mild spice mix—ramp up the spice to your taste if you like) 1 tsp mild chili 

What’s in the Fridge Chorizo and Shrimp Soup

What’s in the Fridge Chorizo and Shrimp Soup

There wasn’t a recipe but I’m going to write down what I did in case I want to do it again!  Although I don’t have many measurements, I’ll do my best!

Chorizo and Shrimp Soup

6 ounces dry cured chorizo sausage, sliced in 1/4 inch rounds

1 can diced tomatoes

Garden Gourmet garlic paste (teaspoon or so, or you can use a teaspoon of minced garlic)

tomato paste (squeezed from a tube, probably a Tablespoon)

smoked sea salt, to taste

chipotle powder, to taste

(if you have neither, try regular sea salt and a smoky paprika, or, a chili powder)

8 ounces frozen, cooked jumbo shrimp, thawed and tails removed

OR 8 ounces raw, deveined jumbo shrimp

(maybe it was a pound, I should check!)

Brown the sausage on each side in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the tomatoes and stir in the tomato paste. Add the cooked or raw shrimp and then bring to a boil before lowering to a simmer.  Cover and let the soup simmer to let the flavors meld.

Since I didn’t make this with raw shrimp this time, I’m not sure on the timing. I might actually let the mixture simmer 10 minutes first, them add the raw shrimp at the end for the brief time it takes raw shrimp to cook.

 

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail – Merri style

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail – Merri style

Merri’s Mexican Shrimp Cocktail   1 12 oz package of frozen raw medium shrimp 1 large slice lemon 1 avocado 1/2 large cucumber 1/2 to 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1/2 of a large bunch of cilantro Lime juice to taste V8 juice to cover Tabasco 

Faux Hoisin Sauce and Shrimp – Excellent

Faux Hoisin Sauce and Shrimp – Excellent

Merri’s Faux Hoisin Sauce 2 Tablespoons smooth peanut butter 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seed oil 4 Tablespoons soy sauce 1 Tablespoon molasses 2 tsp white vinegar 1/8 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp black pepper Gently whisk the sesame seed oil into the peanut butter, then