Bobby Flay’s Shrimp With Barbecue Spices

This is one of the best seasoning mixes I have tried for Prawns/Shrimp all my family loved this one and can not wait to make it again, but next time I will try cooking them on the BBQ. I served ours as a main over a salad which was delicious but as the chef who’s recipe I made said it is great as an appetizer or a main course. To read more reviews on this recipe please click here.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons sweet smoked paprika
1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
8 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 lbs large shrimp, deveined but not shelled
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 scallions, thinly sliced

Method

1. In a large bowl, mix the paprika with the ancho chile powder, brown sugar, cumin, salt, pepper and garlic.

2. Add the shrimp and toss to coat in the spices.

3. Heat 1/4 cup of the oil in 2 large skillets until shimmering.

4. Add the shrimp to the skillets and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until curled and white throughout, about 4 minutes.

5. Add half of the butter and scallions to each skillet and swirl them inches Transfer the shrimp to a platter and serve.

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Mussels a la Mode de Cologne

Just another simple yet yummy way to prepare mussels.. I have listed 2 kilos in weight of mussels and this will serve 3-4 depending on whether serving as a main or appetiser and also on appetites. My hubby and I are quite piggy and can almost polish off 2kg by ourselves. I usually serve this for the three of us as a main with some hot crusty bread and it is perfect.

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Ingredients

2kg Mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Onion, chopped finely
3 Cloves garlic, crushed
200ml Blonde beer
11/2 Vegetable bouillon cubes
3 Teaspoons a l’Ancienne mustard
180ml Double cream
125ml Low fat cream (can use all low fat if you wish)
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to season
3 Teaspoons cornflour mixed with a little water

Method

1. In a large pan bring enough water to the boil for the mussels, add mussels, cover, cook for approx 5 Min’s until mussels open, discard any that don’t, Drain and set to one side. Clean pan

2. Heat oil in same large pan, add onion and garlic, cook until onion softens, add beer, stock, mustard, creams and herbs, stir to combine.

3. Bring to the boil and lower heat, add cornflour and stir until sauce thickens slightly.

4. Return mussels to the pan, stir to coat in sauce and cook until heated through.

Serve with hot crusty bread to soak up the sauce

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