Spring Hill Ranchs Creamed Shrimp Recipes

SPRING HILL RANCH'S SHRIMP BISQUE

Steps:

• 1. In a 3 1/2 quart (or a little larger) saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the oil until it is shimmering. Sauté the onion until it is tender. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour until it is blended. Stir in the broth, cream, chili powder, cumin and coriander and bring them to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• 2. Add the shrimp to the soup and simmer them until the shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes longer. Gradually stir 1 cup of the hot soup into the sour cream. Gently return that mixture back to the pan, stirring constantly. Heat it through, but do not let it boil.
• 3. If desired, garnish the servings with cilantro, avocado and additional shrimp.

SPRING HILL RANCH'S PASTA WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil and melt the butter. Once the butter stops sputtering, add the onions, garlic and mushrooms (if using). Sauté them for couple minutes or so, 'til the onions begin to soften.
• 2. If you are using chicken pieces, add them to the onion mixture and continue to sauté until they are about cooked through, 4 or 5 minutes and leave them in the pan.
• 3. Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, wine, salt, sugar, red pepper flakes and pepper. Stir and cook over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 4. While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
• 5. While the pasta is cooking, if you are using uncooked shrimp, sauté them in a separate pan with a little butter until they are pink, about 3 minutes, then remove them from the heat, but keep them warm.
• 6. Remove the sauce from the heat, add in the cooked shrimp (if using) and stir in the cream. Add the cheese, and check the seasonings. If needed, thin the sauce with some of the reserved pasta water. Add the cooked pasta and chopped basil, toss and serve immediately.

CREAMY, GARLICKY SHRIMP SKILLET

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, red peppers and paprika and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are heated through and the butter is fragrant and vibrant red, about 2 minutes. Add the cream and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the shrimp and cook until they are firm and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the cooked pasta, Parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt and toss until well coated (see Cook's Note). Sprinkle with parsley.

SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• For the sauce: Whisk together 1/3 cup water, the sugar, ketchup, vinegar, Sriracha and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat when the sauce begins to thicken, 30 to 45 seconds. Let cool.
• For the spring rolls: Meanwhile, heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the oil, ginger and garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the cabbage and carrots, and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp, scallions, mirin, soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoons salt and a few cracks of black pepper, and cook, stirring, until the shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the sesame oil. Let the mixture cool for 15 minutes. Fold in the bean sprouts. When completely cool, roughly chop the mixture and set aside.
• Put 1 spring roll wrapper on a work surface with a point facing you (it should be a diamond shape). Put about 1 tablespoon of the shrimp mixture in the center of the wrapper, and spread to make a 1-inch log. Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the filling, rolling tightly to keep the spring rolls firm. Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling. Brush the top edge of the wrapper with egg. Roll up tightly, pressing to seal the edge. Put finished rolls, seam-side down, on a plate or baking sheet until ready to fry. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
• Fill a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with 3 inches of oil, and attach a deep-fry thermometer to the side. Heat the pot over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F. Fry the spring rolls in batches, 4 or 5 at a time, until lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve with the dipping sauce.

SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and bouillon granules. Whisk in water and vinegar until smooth. Add the green pepper, pimientos, soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened; set aside., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar and salt. Stir in soy sauce until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp and garlic in 1 teaspoon oil until shrimp turns pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry the cabbage, mushrooms, water chestnuts and carrot in remaining oil for 2-3 minutes or until carrot is crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add shrimp and green onions; set aside to cool., With one corner of egg roll wrapper facing you, place 1/3 cup shrimp mixture just below center of wrapper. Cover remaining wrappers with a damp paper towel until ready to use. Fold bottom corner over filling. Moisten remaining edges of wrapper with water. Fold side corners toward center over filling. Roll spring roll up tightly, pressing at tip to seal. Repeat., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry spring rolls, a few at a time, for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

FRESH SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS

Steps:

• Cover noodles with boiling water for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu strips; pan-fry until golden, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
• Fill a large bowl with hot water. Dip one sheet of rice paper in the water for 20 seconds, then lay flat. Place 2 basil leaves, 2 cilantro leaves, 3 to 4 bean sprouts, a small handful of cucumber, carrot, lettuce, and onion, 2 shrimp, and 1 strip of tofu in rows across the middle of the rice paper. Fold the wrapper at both ends and roll tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Combine chili sauce, soy sauce, and lemon juice in a small bowl for dipping sauce. Serve with spring rolls.