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Zesty Shrimp salad -This exquisite, light, zesty shrimp salad recipe is chilled, and without a doubt a meal in itself. Flavored with the addition of fresh, distinct asparagus, citrus and jack cheese, it is positively overflowing with fresh robust shrimp. The homemade dressing, recipe included, is drizzled over the shrimp and asparagus, giving it it’s magnificent zest. This quick nad easy recipe is a “Must Try” for shrimp lovers!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Shrimp, asparagus
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Zesty Shrimp Salad

1 lb Shrimp shelled and cleaned
1 1/2 lb Cleaned asparagus
1 Thin lemon slice
1/4 c Sliced green onion
2 tb Minced parsley
1 md Diced tomato
Lettuce leaves
1 oz Grated Monterey jack cheese

DRESSING
1/2 c Salad oil
4 tb Vinegar
1/4 ts Salt
Dash cayenne
1/8 ts Pepper
1 tb Parsley
1 tb basil
1 tb Oregano
1 tb Chervil

Directions to make Zesty Shrimp Salad

Step 1:Cook shrimp; drain and set aside. Cook asparagus until crisp- tender; drain well. Place shrimp, asparagus and lemon slice in mixing bowl. Pour herb dressing over all, cover and chill well, stirring once or twice.

Step 2:Combine onion, parsley and tomato. To serve, drain shrimp asparagus mixture and arrange on plate with lettuce and cheese. Serve with tomato mixture.

Step 3:DRESSING: Combine oil, vinegar, salt, cayenne, pepper, parsley, basil, chervil and oregano.

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Tags: Asparagus, Basil, Cayenne, Chervil, Chilled, Citrus, fish, Green Onion, healthy, Herb, Lemon, Lettuce, Lunch, Monteray Jack Cheese, Quick, Salad, Seafood, Shrimp, Simple, Spice, Stove Top, Tomato, Veg, Vinegar

Microwave Herbed Zucchini

January 7, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Microwave, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetable

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microwave Herbed zucchini – This magnificent, microwave, herbed zucchini recipe, gets its inspiration from Italy, in the form of fresh basil, oregano, and parsley. This quick vegetable recipe isÂ as aromatic as it is tasty,Â and aÂ zucchini side dish is the perfect compliment to any meal!

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10-13 mins
Main Ingredient: Zucchini
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Microwave Herbed Zucchini

6 lg Zucchini
1/4 c Water
3 T Butter or margarine
3 T Olive oil
2 t Salt
2 t Chopped parsley
1/2 t Dried basil leaves
1/2 t Dried oregano leaves

Directions to make Microwave Herbed Zucchini

Step 1:Wash zucchini but do not peel. Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch slices. Place zucchini and water in a deep, 1 1/2-quart, heat- resistant, non-metallic casserole. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 7 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender.

Step 2:Drain water. Add butter or margarine and olive oil to zucchini, Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1 minute.

Step 3:Add remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Heat, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes in Microwave Oven until zucchini has reached desired degree of doneness.

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Tags: Basil, Butter, Herbs, Oregano, Quick, Simple, Veg, Vegetarian, Zucchini

Fresh Herb Stuffed Eggplant

November 13, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, fried, New Recipe, New Vegetable Recipes, Side Dish

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Fresh Herb Stuffed eggplant – This fabulous fresh herb and vegetable recipe forÂ stuffed eggplant is incrediblvy delicious, and very easy. Unique eggplant is stuffed with a savory, fragrant mixture of sauteed veggies, herbs and spices, then oven baked to a fork tenderness. Great tasting and good for you!

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 30-40 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Eggplant
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Fresh Herb Stuffed Eggplant

2 T Safflower oil
1 Lg Onion, finely chopped
1 Lg stalk Celery,chopped fine
2 Cloves garlic, minced
1 Sm green bell Pepper, diced
2 Med Eggplants (1 lb each)
1 T Chopped fresh basil
1/4 c Chopped fresh Parsley
1/2 t Dried Thyme
1 ds Cayenne pepper
1/2 c Dry whole-grain bread Crumbs
1 heaping cup chopped ripe, juicy tomatoes

Preheat oven to 375 deg F.

Directions to make Fresh Herb Stuffed Eggplant

Step 1:Heat the oil in large skillet. Add the onion, celery, and garlic and saute over low heat until the onion is translucent. Add the green pepper and continue to saute until the onion is golden.

Step 2:In the meantime, stem the eggplants and cut them in half lengthwise. With a sharp knife, score each half several times lengthwise and across, carefully removing the pulp. Leave a sturdy shell of about 1/inch all around. Chop the eggplant pulp and add it to the skillet mixture along with all the remaining ingredients except the bread crumbs. Add a bit of water, just enough to keep the mixture moist. Simmer, covered, over low heat until the eggplant is tender, stirring occasionally.(approx 15-20 min.)

Step 3:Stir in the bread crumbs. Set the eggplant shells in an oiled shallow baking dish, which should be of a size that they can be securely propped up against each other. Stuff them, then bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the shells are tender but not collapsed.

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Tags: Basil, Bell Peppers, Bread Crumbs, Cayenne, Celery, Eggplant, Garlic, healthy, Herb, Lunch, Onion, Parsley, Quick, Sauteed, Simple, Skillet, Stove Top, Thyme, Tomato, Veg, Vegetarian