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WELCOME TO CONNIE'S KITCHEN!!

The kitchen is where friends and neighbors gather. It's the room where there's good conversation and wonderful aromas.
So sit back relax, grab a cup of coffee, or a soft drink and see what's cooking in CONNIE'S KITCHEN!
Be sure to copy the recipes down, cause I hope to change them from time to time.

FOR THE SEAFOOD LOVERS!

I just love seafood, and here are some of the recipes I've found for seafood. If you have any recipes, be sure to send them!
(Remember, these won't be here long, so be sure to copy them!!)

SHRIMP & CRAB BAKE


Preheat oven to 375°
Ingredients:


Whisk together 1 can of the condensed cream of shrimp and milk in a large saucepan until well blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove saucepan from heat.Stir in the shrimp and the rice. Cover the rice and let stand for a few minutes.
Transfer the shrimp soup mixture to a large bowl. Stir in imitation crab meat, sweet red pepper, slightly thawed peas, the remaining can of shrimp soup, the crab seasoning, salt, black pepper and half-and-half. Transfer mixture to a lightly oiled 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking dish,spreading the mixture evenly. If serving next day, refrigerate,covered overnight.
Bake casserole, covered, in oven for 55 minutes. Uncover baking dish; scatter crumbled crackers. Bake for another 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes before serving.
283 calories 8 g. fat, (4 g. saturated) 18 g. protein, 32 g.carbohydrate, 2 g. fiber, 936 mg. sodium, 78 mg.cholesterol.


BAKED FISH FILLETS


Preheat oven to 450°.
Grease a large baking sheet.
Mix together corn flakes crumbs,cornmeal,Parmesean cheese, salt, black pepper and red pepper in a small shallow dish. Separate eggs and whisk egg whites in a second dish until frothy.
Dip fish in egg whites, then in corn flake crumbs mixture to coat evenly all over. Place on a prepared baking sheet.
To freeze fillets, stack coated fillets between sheets of waxed paper; slide fillets into heavy-duty freezer bags and freeze. Take out as needed.
Bake fish in 450° oven for 8 minutes;turn fillets over. Bake another 10 to 12 minutes or until filets are crispy on outside through in center. Place under broiler 1 minute to crisp, if necessary. Cut each fish fillet in half for total of 6 portions.
150 calories, 4 g.fat (0 g. saturated), 20 g. protein, 0 g. carbohydrates, 0 g. fiber, 468 mg.sodium, 53 mg. cholesterol

This one is taken from Emeril Lagasse, via the Food network website!!

Oysters Bienville

Preheat the oven to 400³F.
Spread a 1/2 inich thick layer of rock salt on a large baking sheet and across the bottoms of 2 large plates. Set aside.
Fry the bacon until just crisp in a medium skillet over medium-heat. Add the onion, salt, and cayennne and cok, stirring for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and butter, and cook, stirring for 2 minutsor until the butter melts. Add the flour, and stirring slowlyand constantly, cook for 2 minutes. Add the milk and wine and stir to blend.
Reduce the heat to medium, then add the mushrooms and shrimp. Stir and fold to mix and cook until the mixture is thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the Parmesan,lemon juice, green onions and parsley and stif to blend.
Remove from the heat, add the egg yolks, and blend well. Let cool to room temperature.
Arrange the reserve oysters shells on the prepared baking sheet. Put one oyster in each shell and top with about 1½ tbsp of the sauce, spreading the sauce evenly out to the edges of the shell to completely cover the oyster. (Alternatively, pipe the sauce over the oysters.)Bake until the sauce is lightly browned and the oysters begin to curl around the edges, about 20 minutes.
Using tongs or a spatula, carefully transfer the hot shells to the salt-covered plates and serve imediately.

Saffron Risotto with Grilled Shrimp


In medium saucepan, bring broth to a boil over meduim heat. Reduce heat to low; keep broth at a simmer.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add shalots and garlic; cook one minute. Add rice and saffron; stir to coat rice with butter and oil. Add wine; cook 3 minutes or until wine has been asorbed, stiring occasionally.
Add 1/2 cup of broth; cook stiring, until most of the liquid has been asorbed. Continue adding broth about 1/2 cup at a time, waiting until most of it has been asorbed before adding more. Continue to add broth until rice is tender with a slight firmness in the center.
Remove from heat. Mix in remaining 1 tbsp butter, cheese, salt and pepper; cover.
Heat grill.* Halve shrimp lengthwise, place in medium bowl. Toss with one tbsp. olive oil. Thread shrimp onto metal skewers. Place on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Grill 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink turning once.
*I don't have a grill. You can broil in the oven. Remember, never leave the oven unattended, especially while broiling, or you'll just have a rice dish for dinner. Shrimp doesn't take long to broil - or to BURN!
Return shrimp to bowl. Toss with lemon juice and parsley. To serve, place rice on plate and top with shrimp. Makes 2 servings.
655 calories per serving. 31.5 g total fat(12 g saturated fat), 32.5 g protien, 58.5 g carbohydrates. 200 mg cholesterol, 1215 mg sodium, 1 g fiber Recipe from "Cooking Pleasures" Oct/Nov issue.

SHRIMP IN RED CURRY SAUCE

Heat 3 inches of oil in a large deep skillet or heavy pot to 325°. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch, egg whites, salt, and pepper until foamy. Spread the coconut out in a pie dish. Dredge the shrimp with the cornstarch/egg white mixture and shake off any excess. Press the shrimp into the coconut flakes; turn shrimp over and press into coconut again to coat both sides.
Deep-fry the shrimp in batches until the coconut is golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp to paper towels to drain. Arrange the shrimp on a platter, serve immediately with the Red Curry Sauce below.

RED CURRY SAUCE

Place a small pot over medium heat and coat with the oil. Stir the red curry paste into the pan and fry that up until aromatic. Slowly pour in the coconut milk and continue to stir to incorporate. Add the lime juice (and 1 of the squeezed out halves for added flavor) and cook for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken. Pour the sauce into a nice serving bowl and serve with the coconut shrimp. Yield: 1 cup

GARLICK ROASTED COD WITH MASHED POTATO SAUCE


Heat the oven to 450°. Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan of salted water. Bring to a boil and continue boiling until tender, about 15 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and put them back into the saucepan along with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Mash the potatoes over very low heat, gradually incorporating the butter and cream.
Rub the cod with the oil and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Put the cod in a large roasting pan, sprinkle the fillets with the garlic, and then spread with the mashed potatoes. Roast until the fish is nearly done, 8 to 10 minutes for 3/4-inch-thick fillets.
Heat the broiler. Broil the fish until the mashed potatoes have a golden brown crust, about 2 minutes. Makes four servings


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