LOBSTER & ARTICHOKE DIP, ETC.

So, you think it would be great if everyone were just like you.

You, as an individual, are uniquely interesting.

If everyone were just like you,

What a tiresome bore you would be.

LOBSTER & ARTICHOKE DIP (for an event)

SAUTE & COOL:

3 Red peppers, large dice

4 Celery stalks, small dice

2 Bunches of scallions, chopped

ADD & MIX:

88 oz. Can of arti hearts, cut in sixths

2 1/2 cups of mayo

1 Pound of grated cheddar

1/4 Cup of lemon juice

2 Tablespoons Worcestershire

1 Teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 Pound of fresh cooked lobster meat, chopped

Serve with grilled sour dough crostini

MARYELLENZ SHRIMP SCAMPI

MARYELLENZ SHRIMP SCAMPI

Ingredients:

• ·        Raw shrimp, size 16/20—12 to 20 shrimp
• ·        Extra virgin olive oil
• ·        2 medium cloves of fresh minced garlic
• ·        Chopped flat leaf parsley
• ·        Juice of one lemon
• ·        1/3 cup white wine
• ·        1/3 cup of veggie, chicken or seafood stock
• ·        ½ stick of cold whole butter cut into pats

Procedure:

• ·        Flour shrimp
• ·        Add EVOO & minced garlic to sauté pan—sweat, do not brown, the garlic
• ·        Add the floured shrimp to the pan and cook 2 minutes on each side (do not remove the shrimp to make the sauce; they will finish cooking in the sauce)
• ·        Add parsley, lemon juice, wine & stock, swirl in the pan and let reduce slightly
• ·        Add the pats of butter separately until just melted
• ·        Pour over your favorite pasta