Do you ever have leftover rice in the fridge? A great way to use it up is to make fried rice! Fried rice works best with chilled leftover rice actually. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Fresh rice can fry up a bit mushy. But leftover rice that had a chance to dry out a bit? This recipe for shrimp fried rice comes from my dear friend Jaden ofSteamyKitchen.com. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer...

The secret to amazing gumbo is a slow-cooked roux. ‘You’re done when the roux is the color of this penny.'" Now, these women certainly did not have the same mother, but they shared the same story. Elise Bauer Twenty-five minutes or so of stirring can seem like forever to a 10 year old! The slow cooking of of oil and flour together create a wonderful flavor as the flour browns....

30-minute shrimp pasta with a rich, creamy tomato vodka sauce. Have you ever made pasta with vodka sauce? Typically pasta alla vodka is made with penne pasta. Elise Bauer So, why the vodka? According toKenji Lopez-Alt at Serious Eats, quoting Harold McGee, low concentrations of alcohol enhance flavor aromas. That said, it isn’t absolutely necessary. Elise Bauer You’ll still have a lovely sauce without it. Melt butter in a large, thick-bottomed pot on medium high heat....

Make this easy shrimp and pasta salad for your next picnic or potluck! Here’s a simple and easy shrimp pasta salad! Which Shrimp To Buy Any small, cooked, peeled shrimp will do. Elise Bauer A Great Potluck Dish! We’ve made this salad several times, most recently for a potluck where it was a big hit. If bringing it to an outdoor gathering, do keep it chilled. Elise Bauer Tips for Making This Shrimp Pasta Salad More Great Pasta Salads for You to Try!...

Make this classic Louisiana sandwich at home with fried shrimp, shredded lettuce, tomato and homemade remoulade sauce. What’s not to love about the classic Louisiana po boy sandwich? Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker What’s a Po Boy? Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker But the bread is the real star in a po boy. Do your utmost to find really good bread, with a crackling crust and soft interior. Without good bread, a po boy is pretty po'....

Who wants shrimp quesadillas? You gotta love flour tortillas toasted with Monterey Jack cheese and pan-seared shrimp. Top with onions, cilantro, avocados Quesadillas have to be my favorite go-to food for lunch. Elise Bauer They’re just so easy to make! Especially when you have tortillas and cheese in the fridge, which we almost always do. First marinate raw shrimp in a little lime juice and chili pepper. Elise Bauer Then saute the shrimp and add it to your jack-cheese quesadilla along with red onion and cilantro....

This creamy shrimp risotto recipe was inspired by a trip to Venice. It’s made with tiny pink shrimp, shallots, parsley, and lemon zest. You’ll think you’re in Italy! Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe Have you ever had a food epiphany? So there you have it. have a go at find tiny pink shrimp in the supermarkets freezer section. Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe These boreal shrimp or Maine shrimp are uncommonly sweet and come pre-shelled and pre-cooked....

Be prepared: everyone will want seconds. Do you have a favorite meal for those need-something-quick-and-don’t-want-to-have-to-plan-or-work-too-hard days? Shrimp scampi has to be one of the easiest ways to quickly prepare shrimp! Elise Bauer You may want to increase the lemon juice a bit, but taste the sauce first. Strain and add the shrimp stock to the scampi sauce instead. More Shrimp Recipes Youll Love! Elise Bauer It’s really up to you....

Unlike Chinese-styledeep fried spring rolls, these Vietnamese spring rolls are very light and fresh. You wrap thinly sliced vegetables, cooked shrimp, and fresh herbs in a neat rice paper package. They’re the perfect pre-dinner snack! Lisa Lin Pre-cooked shrimp makes the prep work quick and easy. I also use fresh vegetables in my spring rolls instead of the traditional pickled vegetables. I think the peanut dipping sauce you serve alongside carries enough flavor!...

A Chinese restaurant classic that takes 25 minutes to make at home. Do you grow snow peas? I’m too busy munching on them while I weed. Elise Bauer So it’s off to the market for snow peas in the spring. Save prep time by prepping the peas, ginger, and garlic while the shrimp is marinating. Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes while you prep the peas, ginger, and garlic....

This dish, shrimp etouffee, is one of that cuisine’s crown jewels. Elise Bauer What Is Etouffee? ), and whether to use tomato or not. Elise Bauer We went with a roux, one seafood, Tabasco, and no tomato. you’re free to alter this recipe to suit your own preferences. If you use canned or pre-made stock, your prep time will go down to about 20 minutes. Elise Bauer Want More Great Recipes From Louisiana?...

A refreshing and filling quick salad for lunch or dinner. hmm, maybe I shouldn’t go there). Do you ever find that to be true for you? Elise Bauer This is a summer salad perfect for those midweek cravings for something light yet still filling. And it only takes 20 minutes to make, if that. You just cook shrimp your favorite way, either saute or grill. Elise Bauer The flavors play so well together....

(That would be me.) (She gets a pass, she’s 80.) What to make/eat on a hot day? Elise Bauer The zesty lime vinaigrette dressing ties everything together. Pro tip on pasta salads: add more vinegar than you would expect. A typical vinaigrette ratio is 2:1 or 3:1 oil to acid. Elise Bauer This salad’s vinaigrette is more like 2:3. Some of that acid is to counteract the richness of the avocado and bacon....