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With July fourth around the corner and summer heat and humidity present, I decided to pull out the stops and shop for festive seafood. Landlocked here in central Virginia, most of the ingredients for this recipe came from either Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s. Since I do not live in Maine, lobster is out of the question, although langostino is a fine substitute for lobster OR shrimp. Please enjoy this quick recipe inspired by the famous Lobster Roll…ah LaSauce.
This past winter I ate my weight in TJ’s Argentinian wild caught shrimp. Discovered in the frozen food section, I hoarded pounds at a time and feasted regularly. Meaty and tender and ready in four minutes, what could be better? Following a few month’s break from the binge, these beauties called out to me again today.
Are you ready for a simple, simple recipe?
At Trader Joe’s pick up a package of butter croissants, a pound of Argentinian Wild Caught shrimp, some organic bread & butter pickles, a bag of organic celery hearts, and a bag of organic blue corn chips…see photos below.
At Whole Foods, collect a jar of 365 organic mayo, a lemon, and Old Bay seasoning.
OK here is the simple:
Bring water to a rapid boil and add one pound frozen shrimp. Bring back to the boil ( this takes about four minutes) stirring occasionally then drain once water returns to a boil…do not overcook and do not rinse!
wash and finely slice organic celery…about two cups
Trader Joe’s biggest secret…tender butter croissants…I do warm these babies for a few minutes in a toaster oven…slice first ~ never a microwave please!
The label says it all…tender, plump, and they cook in four minutes
What could be a better snack food? Organic, multi-grain, gluten free.
Mix in a few simple ingredients: shrimp, mayo, lemon, celery, Old Bay to taste, and everyone is happy. The Milk Stout happens to be my fav adult beverage and I find it at WF.
The presentation…in minutes this tasty treat will impress; just remember your favorite beverage. The pickles did not make this shot, as I snacked them.
Happy Independence Day to all Americans, and may peace prevail. Be safe.
PS: I do not receive any compensation for mentioning these products…just wanted to share my findings with my readers. Bon Appetit!
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Very easy indeed. What best can be a substitute for celery. Love to make this for my son. We are mad about shrimps.
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No celery in your world? Try fresh cucumber.
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Well we do get but not the easily found. Only very few supermarkets have them
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The heat of summer always has us thinking about quick and easy meals…this sounds like a good one. Wish we had TJs and WFs near us, the closest ones are an hour and a half south of where we live.
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Do you have local purveyors of fresh fish and fruits? Even better.
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Absolutely.
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Diane, that looks delicious! I have so much on my plate (no pun intended) these days, that I am barely cooking, but this sure looks like a winner.
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Easy and quick too!
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This looks amazing. I just might try it this weekend if I find my way to Whole Food and Trader’s Joes! THANKS for sharing!
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Easy, peasy T. Hope you pop into the stores and treat yourself! xo
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Looks divine! We had some lovely shrimps (and seafood dishes) in San Francisco…this is taking me back.
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Ahh, San Francisco. Decades have passed since my last visit and I still recall the scent of fresh seafood and the ocean. If I could, I would live in Sausalito. Cheers!
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Late reply…we stayed in Corte Madera which was very nice. Loved Sausalito!
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Looks delicious. I’m a big shrimp & lobster fan. Growing up in New Hampshire we enjoyed Maine lobster so I’m anxious to taste TJ’s shrimp that have a lobster taste. Thnx for the tip. Looks like you’ve actually made a salad which results in something akin to a lobster roll- a wonderful New England treat.
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That is what I was aiming for, just never liked the white roll. One could add chopped chives and mint and garlic aioli, but I kept this recipe simple and quick. Check out my numerous recipes in this blog by searching “quick recipes” in the search bar…many will appear. Happy Fourth!
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This meal looks like the way to go for a quick summer meal.. I cook dinner once a week for my daughter & grandson & I have the shrimp & Old Bay on hand. I usually bake no knead (KAF flour & recipe) herbal bread for the meals but the croissants will be a welcome sub. Your creamcicle dessert was a big hit with my grandchildren.
thank You & Good Luck, Joe
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Glad the creamsicle dessert was enjoyed…see how easy? I like easy in the food department. Quality ingredients makes good results. Cheers!
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