Not long ago I spent a month in Sweden. One of the things I learned is that seafood is very much a part of their culture. Well you would think so right, I mean the ocean isn't THAT far away. However being from the Midwest it was just something I wasn't used to so it didn't dawn on me.
While traveling, I found a new shrimp recipe. Now that I am back in America, I have been trying variations of it and the results have been delicious!
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.
Then comes the curry! Add as much or as little as you would likeI prefer light curry. But remember that curry gets stronger the more you use and the longer you cook it so be careful. Then you stir in previously made pasta such as spaghetti and pre cooked shrimp.
I buy my shrimp frozen and precooked since I am not by a coast fresh is nearly impossible and raw frozen is not a lot of fun to deal with. There are many variations you can do on this shrimp recipe. You can turn it into a casserole for the entire family, you can hold the pasta separate and pile on the shrimp and sauce with a sprinkling of paprika and fresh cilantro and make your evening meal look expensive and elegant.
You could also skip the slaving away at the sauce event and opt to use a pre-made alfredo sauce. Although many pre-made alfredos are quite think and rich, you can thin it out a bit with milk and then add your cheese(s), curry, onion, garlic and whatever else you come up with to throw in.
While traveling, I found a new shrimp recipe. Now that I am back in America, I have been trying variations of it and the results have been delicious!
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.
Then comes the curry! Add as much or as little as you would likeI prefer light curry. But remember that curry gets stronger the more you use and the longer you cook it so be careful. Then you stir in previously made pasta such as spaghetti and pre cooked shrimp.
I buy my shrimp frozen and precooked since I am not by a coast fresh is nearly impossible and raw frozen is not a lot of fun to deal with. There are many variations you can do on this shrimp recipe. You can turn it into a casserole for the entire family, you can hold the pasta separate and pile on the shrimp and sauce with a sprinkling of paprika and fresh cilantro and make your evening meal look expensive and elegant.
You could also skip the slaving away at the sauce event and opt to use a pre-made alfredo sauce. Although many pre-made alfredos are quite think and rich, you can thin it out a bit with milk and then add your cheese(s), curry, onion, garlic and whatever else you come up with to throw in.
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