Shrimp And Andouille Cheesecake With Mustard Tomato Coulis Recipes

SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE CHEESECAKE WITH MUSTARD - TOMATO COULIS

Steps:

• To make the crust: Combine the parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and seasoning.
• Add butter and mix just until the ingredients are moist, without overmixing.
• Press into the bottom of a 9" springform pan; set to the side.
• To make the coulis: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and saute the garlic and shallots until tender.
• Add the tomatoes and cook for five minutes.
• Add seasoning and mustard.
• Whirl mixture in food processor or blender and strain; let cool until needed.
• To make the filling: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a large skillet, cook the sausage; drain off fat.
• In another pan, heat the olive oil and saute the onions, pepper and shrimp until the onions are translucent, about three minutes; set to the side.
• Beat the cheeses in a bowl until smooth.
• Add the cream, cooked sausage and vegetable mixture; blend in the eggs.
• Pour into the crust and place the springform pan into a larger pan; add an inch of warm water and bake for a 65 minutes or until set (the cheesecake should feel firm when lightly touched).
• To serve, pour a little coulis onto serving plate; place a slice of cheesecake on top.

SHRIMP CAKES WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Coarsely chop shrimp and sausage in processor, using on/off turns. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion; sauté until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl; cool. Add shrimp and sausage to vegetable mixture. Stir in mayonnaise, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, green onion, and mustard; season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
• Form shrimp mixture into eight 1-inch-thick cakes. Place remaining 3/4 cup breadcrumbs on plate. Coat each cake with crumbs, patting to adhere. Transfer to plate; cover and chill 15 minutes or up to 1 day.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add shrimp cakes; sauté until brown, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer 1 cake to each of 6 plates and serve.
• Andouille sausage can be found in specialty foods stores and some supermarkets. You can substitute hot links, kielbasa sausage or smoked Hungarian sausage in these recipes.

EASY SHRIMP AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat; swirl to coat pan. Season shrimp with salt and ground pepper. Add half the shrimp to the pan; cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and shrimp.
• Reduce heat to medium; add garlic and red-pepper flakes. Stir in tomatoes; cook until they begin to break down, 4 to 6 minutes. Season with salt.
• Return shrimp and any accumulated juices to pan. Add parsley and lemon juice; toss to coat. Serve over pasta, rice, or spinach, if desired.