Recently, I was able to spend some time in Sweden. I was surprised to learn that seafood is very much a part of their culture. I guess the ocean is all around them, so that only makes sense, but being from the midwest, I just didn't think about it!
While traveling abroad I ran into a wonderful new shrimp dish that was new to me and now that I am back home I have been trying to recreate it and so far the results have been spectacular.
It is easy to do, but this is my 'Americanized' version. You start by making the standard white cream sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add flour, stir and brown to make a rue. To thicken you add milk and let simmer.
A crumbly type of cheese is now added - such as ricotta, bleu, or parmesan. Be creative - make up your own kind of dishes. Experiment with different textures and flavors of cheese. You can use your old-time favorites or try something new.
Now it's time to add the curry! You can add as much or as little as you like, I prefer light curry. Don't forget that the more curry you add the stronger the flavor will be. Curry also gets stronger the longer it is cooked. Next, you will need to stir in premade pasta, like spaghetti, and pre cooked shrimp.
If you don't live near a coast, it's best to buy frozen, pre cooked shrimp. Fresh shrimp may be difficult to find, and raw frozen shrimp is not a lot of fun to clean and cook. This shrimp recipe is very versatile. You can turn it into a casserole that will feed your whole family. Or for a more expensive and elegant look, you can keep the pasta seperate and pile shrimp and sauce on top. Add a sprinkling of paprika and fresh cilantro and you've easily turned an ordinary meal gourmet!
Prepared sauces are available that will save you time and effort in the kitchen. Some of the ready-made alfredo sauces may come a bit thick or rich, but that is easily remedied by stirring in a small amount of milk. Next comes the cheese, curry, onion, garlic, and any other additions you desire.
While traveling abroad I ran into a wonderful new shrimp dish that was new to me and now that I am back home I have been trying to recreate it and so far the results have been spectacular.
It is easy to do, but this is my 'Americanized' version. You start by making the standard white cream sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add flour, stir and brown to make a rue. To thicken you add milk and let simmer.
A crumbly type of cheese is now added - such as ricotta, bleu, or parmesan. Be creative - make up your own kind of dishes. Experiment with different textures and flavors of cheese. You can use your old-time favorites or try something new.
Now it's time to add the curry! You can add as much or as little as you like, I prefer light curry. Don't forget that the more curry you add the stronger the flavor will be. Curry also gets stronger the longer it is cooked. Next, you will need to stir in premade pasta, like spaghetti, and pre cooked shrimp.
If you don't live near a coast, it's best to buy frozen, pre cooked shrimp. Fresh shrimp may be difficult to find, and raw frozen shrimp is not a lot of fun to clean and cook. This shrimp recipe is very versatile. You can turn it into a casserole that will feed your whole family. Or for a more expensive and elegant look, you can keep the pasta seperate and pile shrimp and sauce on top. Add a sprinkling of paprika and fresh cilantro and you've easily turned an ordinary meal gourmet!
Prepared sauces are available that will save you time and effort in the kitchen. Some of the ready-made alfredo sauces may come a bit thick or rich, but that is easily remedied by stirring in a small amount of milk. Next comes the cheese, curry, onion, garlic, and any other additions you desire.
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