Spicy Pineapple Shrimp Packet

1 LB medium shrimp (whatever your preference as far as cleaning, shells, veins, etc)
1 C chopped pineapple
1 C chopped bell pepper
1 tsp minced ginger
1 TBLSP minced garlic
2 TBLSP Sechwan Sauce or Siracha
1/2 C onion, chopped
2 TBLSP coconut oil
salt and pepper to taste

Make a foil square big enough to hold all the ingredients. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Clean shrimp, shell shrimp if needed or as desired. Mix all  ingredients in bowl and pour over foil square. Seal and place on sheet pan. Cook in oven for 20-25 minutes or until shrimp are done (red/pink and curled). Serve over quinoa.

Spaghetti Squash And Shrimp Dinner

MAIN DISH:

1 Large spaghetti squash
1/2 Pound cleaned, medium shrimp
1/4 C romano cheese grated
Salt and pepper to taste

Cut squash lengthwise being careful as this squash has a hard outter flesh. Scoop out seeds. Place cut side down in a pan big enough to hold both halves. Pour in enough water to come half way up squash. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook for 25 minutes or until fork inserted into flesh goes in easily. Meanwhile, heat up 1 tsp oil (I used bacon grease as I had cooked bacon for some Brussel sprouts). Dump in srhimp and cook until pink (try not to do this until squash is almost done as the shrimp will be tough).

Drain squash, shred flesh with fork and scoop out back into pan. Add butter, garlic salt and pepper. Toss in shrimp and cheese. Eat warm, serves 2-4 people.

SIDE:

Fried Brussel Sprouts and Mushrooms

1 package fresh Brussel Sprouts, cleaned and cut in half.
2 slices thick cut bacon, match sticked
1 lg clove garlic, minced
1 tsp olive oil (set aside)
1 C mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, halved and sliced thin

Heat up pan, add bacon. Cook until almost crisp and then add garlic and onions. Cook until almost translucent. Add brussel sprouts. Salt  and cook until almost tender (some sprouts will caramelize) add mushrooms. Add oil if extra moisture is needed to prevent sticking. Finish cooking until mushrooms are done. Serve warm.

DESSERT

Quick Eay Ice Cream Dessert

2-4 Mounds Ice Cream Treats, Frozen
2 C berries
1 tsp corn starch
1/4 C water
1/2 TBSP aguave nectar

Clean and slice berries (strawberries), place in a sauce pan. Add water and nectar. Cook on medium until berries are breaking down and put out their juice. Add cornstarch that has been mixed with 1/8 C water. Stir in and let sauce get thick. Set aside to cool.

Place ice cream treat in bowl, top with berry sauce. Eat and enjoy!

*Whipped cream would be great as well as toasted nuts on this dish. My fiance toasted a waffle and used it as a base and as extra texture. YUM!!!

Shrimp Alfredo with Mixed Veggies and Pasta

1/2 Pound large Raw shrimp, peeled and cleaned
1 medium zuchinni squahs, quartered and diced
1/2 bell pepper (red or yellow)
2-3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 Large onion, diced
1/2 bunch fresh spinach, cleaned and cut into ribbons
1 TBLSP basil, minced, chopped
1 TBLSP oilve oil
1 TBLSP parsley, chopped
1 C alfredo sauce (homemade or jarred)
1 C milk
Extra fresh shredded parmesan
1/2 LB broken linguini/spaghetti pasta
1/2 TSP red pepper flake

Heat oil in pan. Add red pepper, garlic and onions. Cook over medium heat until onions are clear. Add bell pepper, and squash. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook until almost tender. Add spinach, herbs and sauce along with milk. Once it comes to a heavy simmer, add pasta. Stir regularly for 8 minutes or until pasta is soft. Add shrimp and cook 3 more minutes and turn off heat, cover and let sit. Noodles will absorb more liquid and the shrimp will turn pink and curl signaling they are done. Serve in a bowl with extra cheese if desired.
Feeds 4-6 people with Salad and bread added to the meal.

Grilled Shrimp and Polenta

1 Lb large shrimp (25-30 count). I used deveined but shell still on, raw

1 bottle of Champagne dressing

1 tsp terragon, dried

1 Cup polenta

2 1/2 cups broth or water with salt to taste

1/4 C frresh grated parmesan cheese

Pour dressing into zip top bag (i double the bag incase of leaks). Add shrimp (I left the shell on, until ready to cook, but you can remove it to save time). Let set 4-8 hours in the refridgerator. When ready, heat a grill pan (pr skillet) with a TBLSP of oil in it until the oil is hot. Add shrimp and cook until pink and curled (2 minutes on each side). Remove from pan, keep warm. While pan is heating to cook the shrimp, bring to boil in medium sauce pan the broth (water). When shrimp is done, and water in pan is boiling, add polenta,. streaming it in, do not pour in all at once. Stir as you pour and keep stiring for 10-15 minutes or until polenta pulls from sides of pan. Add cheese and serve with shrimp on top with a sprinkle of terragon.

*any left over polenta can be spread into a baking sheet and cut into squares or circles. Lightly fry until golden brown in a pan with some olive oil in it...serve warm alone or with your favorite meat, salad or even fruit on top.