Shrimp was on sale! Shrimp was on sale!
I love shrimp. It’s one of the reasons, if not the reason, in my 10-year period without eating meat, that I could never go full bore Vegetarian. By now you’re familiar with our budget constraints, so you can understand my annoyance when the left-overs that I went in search of (from what I thought might be the last shrimp meal for a while), had already been consumed.
But Helen, one of my fine readers and regular commenter, gave me hope with this simple reminder, “shop your local markets and watch for sales. Shrimp is almost always on sale.” I got two pounds for $9, which could potentially be stretched out over four meals if I make shrimp the co-star, instead of the lead. Thank you, Helen. Thank you.
Shrimp Zucchini Tostadas
Nice crispy tortilla, sauteed zucchini, melted cheese. All hanging out together with the shrimp. Easy, delicious. Perfect. Just writing about it makes me want another one.
Shrimp with Feta and Tomatoes
Sweet onions and tomatoes. Salty feta cheese. Yummy, yum, yum, yum. I served it with a side of peas, but any vegetable would be fine. Actually, rice pilaf would be a great side.
Note: Jessica at Food Mayhem, cites five reasons why frozen shrimp is better than fresh.
Print the recipe for Shrimp Zucchini Tostadas (adapted from Everyday Food.)
Print the recipe for Shrimp with Feta and Tomatoes.
So many yummy shrimp recipes in one place! What is a girl to do?!?!? Your idea to make these the costar reminds me of this cookbook that I love called Almost Meatless. The recipes in there have the veggies outnumber the meat so that the meals not only cost less but are usually better for you. I especially like the tostadas.
I really love shrimp, too! That tostada looks perfect!
Love them both. The tostada idea I need to steal, for sure.
The feta one reminds me, have you ever tried the (apparently ubiquitous) shrimp feta bake? The one I like best is here:
http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/baked-shrimp-fennel-feta.aspx
And it always makes me cry because Steve doesn’t like feta. Not that I’m a huge fan myself, but… I mean, LOOK AT IT. :P
Melissa – THAT does look amazing. Such color. I love feta, and luckily so does Paul. But sadly he hates goat cheese, which is also one of my favorites :(
You take some really good food photos Amy. That tostada is calling my name and you know how Gary LOVES shrimp! Gonna make those this weekend, thanks! ;)
Thanks, Sherrill! Gary will love these. And you’ll love how fast and easy they are to make.
That Helen is a wise lady. And what awesome ways to make use of the shrimp, Amy. I would make both of these.
Awesome dishes with shrimp! I like the shrimp being a co-star, we always use only a little bit of it, so it won’t be too much cholesterol. I absolutely have to make that tostada when I get shrimp next time!
I’m a shrimp lover too. Esp love the shrimp, tomato and feta recipe. I can even see that on a lovely slice of bread.
Oh yes, I remember that post! 2 pounds for $9 – not too shabby for sure. These both look mouth watering delicious. And easy easy easy. Love it.
That tostada looks fabulous. A little hot sauce or jalapeno should just about do it.
Both dishes looks delicious. Thanks for sharing your recipe! :)
Yes, shrimp is one of those foods where I can just grill it up, add a bit of garlic and butter, throw it on a bed a white rice, and I’m a happy man. So many very simple recipes for shrimp.
So, I have to confess: I get all nervous about cooking shrimp (as well as other kinds of seafood). Do you buy it fresh? How long does it keep? If I buy the frozen kind, will it be rubbery? Help me! I love shrimp, but these neuroses are why I never cook with it.
“…when the left-overs that I went in search of (from what I thought might be the last shrimp meal for a while), had already been consumed.”
Sheesh.
These are so good. I’m almost sorry I made you have to get more shrimp. Boo hoo for me and all the lucky readers.
jive turkey – I usually buy it frozen/raw/tail off. I use them so fast, I never need to worry about them going bad. I imagine they last a pretty long time in the freezer. And, yep, they’re pretty slippery when defrosted. Solution? Make Brad cook them!!!
I’m always a little leery of bargain seafood, but frozen shrimp is always pretty decent. How lovely with avocados!
The shrimp with feta and tomatoes is making my mouth water, and it’s only 8:30 in the morning! I love the colors! I made a shrimp dish last night, and I always forget how much I love the little critters until I cook them again.
Jive Turkey – I keep shrimp in the freezer for about a month but not much longer than that because freezer burn will take over and ruin the taste. Don’t keep them without freezing, though, or they’ll go bad quickly.
This shrimp looks fabulous, I love it combined with feta.
Yay for meats on sale! We picked up a little freezer just to capitalize on the sales. It paid for itself in the first year.
Love your summery dishes.. especially with the feta!
I like to use shrimps in a summer roll. Very refreshing during the summer :)