Mamamia Recipes

This Szechuan shrimp recipe makes an impressive dish with simple ingredients. I usually make it for company. For more or less heat, adjust the amount of red pepper. Serve over hot steamed rice. Ingredients 4 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon honey ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ¼ cup sliced green onions 4 cloves garlic, minced 12 ounces cooked shrimp, tails […]

These broiled scallops are delicious. My husband thinks these scallops are better than any we have found in any restaurant. Ingredients 1 ½ pounds bay scallops 2 tablespoons melted butter, or as needed 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon garlic salt Directions Preheat the broiler to high heat. Rinse scallops and place in a shallow baking pan. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons melted butter, […]

This easy salmon recipe is a delicious way to prepare fresh fillets using just a few ingredients from your pantry. Ingredients 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon dried basil ½ teaspoon salt 4 (6 ounce) fillets salmon 2 tablespoons butter 4 lemon wedges Directions Stir garlic powder, basil, and salt together in a small bowl. Rub the mixture evenly over salmon. Melt butter in a large […]

They are a little time consuming, but they’re definitely worth the effort. You can substitute shredded chicken or pork in this recipe. Serve with hot mustard. Ingredients 6 cups cabbage, shredded 1 carrot, shredded ½ cup fresh bean sprouts 1 celery stalk, diced 2 tablespoons chopped onion (Optional) 1 (4 ounce) can shrimp, drained 2 tablespoons soy sauce ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder black pepper to taste 1 egg, beaten cornstarch […]

These coconut shrimp are rolled in a coconut beer batter before frying. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce — I use orange marmalade, mustard, and horseradish mixed to taste for a dipping sauce. Ingredients ¾ cup all-purpose flour, divided ⅔ cup beer 1 large egg 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 2 cups flaked coconut 24 medium raw shrimp, shelled, deveined, with tails attached 3 cups oil for […]

These Vietnamese spring rolls are a refreshing change from the usual fried variety and have become a family favorite. They are a great summertime appetizer and delicious dipped in one or both of the sauces. Ingredients 2 ounces rice vermicelli 8 rice wrappers (8.5 inch diameter) 8 large cooked shrimp – peeled, deveined and cut in half 2 leaves lettuce, chopped 3 tablespoons chopped […]

This delicious lobster tail recipe cooks whole lobster tails with melted butter and paprika under the broiler for an impressive meal for two that’s quick and easy to do! Ingredients 2 whole lobster tails ½ cup butter, melted ½ teaspoon ground paprika salt and ground white pepper to taste 1 lemon, cut into wedges Directions Preheat the broiler. Place lobster tails on […]

Baked salmon and fruit salsa with a spicy kick. Serve over rice. Ingredients 1 pound salmon steaks 1 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary salt and pepper to taste 1 lemon, sliced ⅓ cup water ¼ cup diced fresh pineapple ¼ cup minced onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, diced 1 tomato, diced ½ cup pineapple juice ¼ cup diced red bell pepper ¼ cup diced yellow bell pepper Directions Preheat oven to […]

These Vietnamese spring rolls are a refreshing change from the usual fried variety and have become a family favorite. They are a great summertime appetizer and delicious dipped in one or both of the sauces. Ingredients 2 ounces rice vermicelli 8 rice wrappers (8.5 inch diameter) 8 large cooked shrimp – peeled, deveined and cut in half 2 leaves lettuce, chopped 3 tablespoons chopped […]

Baked fish in foil is a “no-smell” fish recipe, and the only one I make for my family (I hate fish, they love it!). Take foil packets to the table for service, and keep the packets around for wrapping and discarding bones and skin. Then when dinner’s done, haul those babies to the outside trash. […]