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Quick Shrimp Curry

Shrimp curry from one of Diana's mother's favorite recipes

Shellfish Creole

1 onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup bouillon 1 cup canned Italian plum tomatoes, undrained, broken up 1 teaspoon oregano pinch cayenne, or to...

Seafood “Stir Fry”

Use any combination of vegetables and any seafood that appeals to you. This basic recipe can be varied to use whatever you have on...

Seafood Spanish Rice

2 large onions, chopped 2 bell peppers, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, to taste 6 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups bouillon 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon sweet...

Seafood Kabobs

Don't overcook the shrimp; they dry out quickly. 1 pound medium or large shrimp, peeled 1 pound halibut steaks (or other firm white fish), cut in...

Pineapple-Shrimp Grains

1 onion, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot 1/2 cup bouillon 2 carrots, shredded in food processor 1/2 cup egg whites or liquid egg substitute 1...

Paella (Spanish Seafood Stew)

1 large onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons oregano pinch cayenne, to taste 4 cups cooked barley, brown rice or...

Oyster Stew

1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 cup bouillon 1/2 cup quick or rolled oatmeal 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce pinch cayenne, or to taste 1 pint oysters and their...

One-Arm Seafood Chili

Even with your arm in a cast, you can serve a tasty, healthful meal in half an hour. No chopping; open all the packages...

Mussels with Tomatoes & Basil

4 pounds mussels 1 cup white wine or bouillon 2 cloves garlic, pressed 6 ripe tomatoes, and chopped OR 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, undrained, broken up) 1 cup...

Mediterranean Seafood Stew

1 onion, chopped 2 red or green bell peppers, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 stalks fennel or celery, or some of each, chopped 1 28-ounce can Italian...

Mediterranean Clams and Beans

1 large onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup bouillon 1 cup white wine (optional; substitute more bouillon if you wish) 2 cups canned tomato...

Louisiana Oysters and Shrimp

4 cups water 2 bay leaves 1 pound shrimp 1 onion, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 green pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup...

Kejenou (African Seafood Stew)

1 large onion, chopped 2 green peppers, chopped 1 cup bouillon + 1 extra...

Clam and Mushroom Sauce for Whole Grains or Spaghetti Squash

1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 cup bouillon 1 28-oz. can tomato sauce 1 T. fresh oregano or 1/2 t. dried 1 bay leaf 1/4 t. hot pepper...

Cioppino

2 large onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 green peppers, chopped 2-3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, to taste 3 stalks celery, chopped 2 cups bouillon 1 28-ounce can...

Catfish Gumbo

1 large onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 green pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, sliced 6 cups bouillon 1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, undrained, broken up 2 teaspoons...

Cajun Fish Fillets

1 lb. orange roughy fillets or any firm white fish 1 t. Cajun spice blend - such...

Baked Fish with Portobello Mushrooms

2 vidalia or other sweet onions, sliced 4-6 salmon steaks (or any fish of your choice) 1 pound portobello mushrooms, sliced Juice of one lemon Fresh herbs of...

Veggie Rice

Note: This tasty recipe was contributed by eZine reader Cheryl Lee. 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1...

Tropical Wild Rice Medley

1 onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 cup bouillon 2 cups cooked wild rice 2 cups...

Tofu Fried Rice

1/2 cup bouillon 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped 1/2 pound mushrooms, chopped 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot 1/2 teaspoon tumeric 4 cups cooked barley...

Tagine with Pumpkin & Vegetables

2 onions, chopped 2 green peppers, chopped 1 large clove garlic, minced 2 cups bouillon 3 cups pumpkin or winter squash chunks (1" or so), peeled 2 medium red-skinned...

Syrian Egg-Tomato Stew

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 red or green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon...

Sweet Potato Curry

1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut in 1" cubes (peeled if you wish) 4 green bananas, peeled and...

Summer Veggies and Beans

1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, cut in 1/2" pieces (or use ordinary sliced mushrooms) 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon...

Summer Vegetable Curry

2 Vidalia onions (or other sweet onions), chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 cup bouillon 1 tablespoon mild curry powder 1 teaspoon turmeric pinch cayenne or to taste, or...

Summer Couscous

Note: The word couscous is used both for a small round pasta and the wonderful vegetable-laced stews that are served over it. These stews...

Squash Chili

1 winter squash, about 2 pounds 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 pound mushrooms, quartered or cut in 1/2" pieces 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon mild chili powder 1...

Split Pea and Barley Stew

1/2 cup uncooked barley 1 cup split peas 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups bouillon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander pinch cayenne, to taste 2 carrots,...