Christmas Eve Shrimp Recipes

CHRISTMAS SHRIMP CURRY

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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 6 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth
5 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup minced onion
6 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder (more if you are audacious)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 cups cleaned, cooked shrimp (3 pounds raw)

Steps:

Melt butter in a double boiler. Add onion. Simmer until tender. Stir in flour and other dry ingredients. Gradually stir in chicken broth and milk. Cook over boiling water, stirring until thickened. (Could be 10 minutes.) Add shrimp and lemon juice. Heat to serving temperature. (Be sure not to heat too long or shrimp will over-cook and turn to rubber.) Serve over fluffy rice with two or more accompaniments on top: chutney, shredded coconut, diced bananas, sliced avocado, pineapple chunks, bacon bits, salted almonds, Spanish peanuts or currant jelly.

CHRISTMAS EVE CONFETTI PASTA

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This easy Christmas dinner has become a holiday tradition in our home. All the prep is done before we attend Christmas Eve service. On returning, I just boil water and saute. It's so colorful with a tossed salad and garlic bread - and always gets raves! - Ellen Fiore, Ridgewood, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) linguine
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (61-70 per pound)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the peppers, onion, garlic and seasonings in oil until vegetables are tender., Add the shrimp; cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Drain linguine; toss with shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 176mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUCCULENT GARLIC SHRIMP

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This is a favourite with friends and family and I usually have to make much more than a single recipe calls for. Wonderful for that 'something special' needed for the holidays.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories Christmas

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 lbs uncooked jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined or 2 lbs frozen shrimp, thawed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 -5 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups Ritz cracker crumbs (or similar)
1 teaspoon crushed dried basil leaves
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 cup melted butter
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine salt, pepper, lemon juice, garlic, and mayonnaise; stir until well blended; place shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag, pour marinade over shrimp and close bag; marinate in the refrigerate several hours or overnight; remove from refrigerator; drain, reserving marinade in a bowl.
Preheat oven to 400F; in a medium bowl, combine bread crumbs, basil, and dill; coat each shrimp with crumbs and place in a single layer in a large shallow baking dish.
To remaining marinade, add butter and olive oil; pour over shrimp.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until opaque in center (cut to test); remove from oven; serve with plenty of crusty bread for the sauce.