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Shrimp Ceviche Cocktail

Shrimp cocktail is fine, but when I want something special, I like to have my shrimp ceviche style!

Tossed with avocados, cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro and fresh lime
juice… and sometimes I add a serrano pepper for zing. Served in
martini glasses, it’s the perfect appetizer for any special occasion and
perfect for the Holidays.

I do have a few variations of this, zesty lime shrimp^[1]
can be served as a side dish, but I wanted this to be more of a
cocktail appetizer. You can easily make this ahead, but I would add the
avocados right before serving so they don’t get brown.

If you want to make a larger dish to bring to a party, this Mexican Shrimp Cobb Salad^[2] in a trifle dish is quite impressive and delicious.

Note: For food safety reasons, I used cooked shrimp. While the citrus juice “cooks” the fish, it doesn’t kill the bacteria. This isn’t an issue with raw fish, but it is with shellfish like shrimp it is. If you have access to fresh shrimp off the boat, then raw shrimp would be fine.

Shrimp Ceviche Cocktail
gordon-ramsay-recipe.com
Servings: 9 • Size: 1/2 cup salad + 1/4 cup lettuce • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 3 pt
Calories: 100 • Fat: 4 g • Carb: 5 g • Fiber: 2 g • Protein: 11 g • Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 135 mg (without salt)

Ingredients:

1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 small limes, squeezed
1 tsp olive oil
1 lb large cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined*
1 medium hass avocado, diced into chunks
1 medium tomato, diced
1 cup diced English cucumber, not peeled
1 serrano pepper, seeds removed and minced
2 tbsp chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
salt and fresh black pepper to taste
1 lime cut into wedges for serving
2 1/4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce

Directions:

In a small bowl combine red onion, lime juice, olive oil, pinch of salt and pepper. Let them marinate at least 5 minutes to mellow the flavor of the onion.

In a large bowl combine shrimp, avocado, tomato, cucumber, serrano pepper. Combine all the ingredients together, add cilantro and gently toss. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Fill nine martini glasses with shredded lettuce. Top each with 1/2 cup shrimp salad and garnish with a sprig of cilantro. Serve with a wedge of lime.

Makes 4 1/2 cups.

*Weight after shrimp has been peeled.

References

^{^} zesty lime shrimp (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
^{^} Mexican Shrimp Cobb Salad (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)

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Grilled Vegetable Panzanella

by Pam on December 5, 2012

I found a recipe on Simply Scratch^[1] that looked beautiful and delicious. I had some extra vinaigrette^[2] leftover so I decided to use that and skip the recipe’s vinaigrette. I grilled the veggies in my grill pan and it was quick and easy. I cooked some of the veggies separately so they would get really nice grill marks. I loved the flavor of the grilled veggies with the crisp bread tossed in the vinaigrette. It was hearty, healthy, and a nice change from the salads and side dishes I usually serve.

Make Fran’s Vinaigrette^[3] – recipe found here^[4]. Set aside to let the flavors mingle.

Heat a grill pan coated with cooking spray over medium high heat. Coat the sliced rustic bread with olive oil cooking spray then place into the grill pan and cook until toasted on both sides for 5 minutes. Remove and cube into bite sized pieces.

Add the olive oil to the grill pan then place the mushrooms into the pan. Let them sit, leaving them alone, for 3-4 minutes then flip them over for another 2 minutes, or until golden. Pour into a large bowl. Add the asparagus and onion to the grill pan, adding cooking spray if needed. Cook, stirring often for 3-4 minutes, or until fork tender; pour into the bowl with the mushrooms. Add the zucchini chunks and tomato quarters to the grill pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender. Gently place them into the bowl. Add the cubed bread pieces to the bowl.

Season the veggies and bread with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste then toss to coat. Drizzle some of the vinaigrette on top then toss to coat evenly. Taste & re-season or add more vinaigrette if needed. Serve immediately. Enjoy.

Print^[5]

Save^[6]

Grilled Vegetable Panzanella

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 10 min.

Cook Time: 15 min.

Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients:

4 thick slices of leftover rustic French bread, grilled then cubed into bite sized pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
8 Crimini Mushrooms, quartered
1/4 sweet yellow onion, cut into chunks
6 stalks of asparagus, wooden ends removed & cut into thrids
1 medium Zucchini, cut into chunks
3 small firm tomatoes, quartered
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Directions:

Make Fran’s Vinaigrette – click the link up above for the recipe. Set aside to allow the flavors to mingle.

Heat a grill pan coated with cooking spray over medium high heat. Coat the sliced rustic bread with olive oil cooking spray then place into the grill pan and cook until toasted on both sides for 5 minutes. Remove and cube into bite sized pieces.

Add the olive oil to the grill pan then place the mushrooms into the pan. Let them sit, leaving them alone, for 3-4 minutes then flip them over for another 2 minutes, or until golden. Pour into a large bowl. Add the asparagus and onion to the grill pan, adding cooking spray if needed. Cook, stirring often for 3-4 minutes, or until fork tender; pour into the bowl with the mushrooms. Add the zucchini chunks and tomato quarters to the grill pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender. Gently place them into the bowl. Add the cubed bread pieces to the bowl.

Season the veggies and bread with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste then toss to coat. Drizzle some of the vinaigrette on top then toss to coat evenly. Taste & re-season or add more vinaigrette if needed. Serve immediately. Enjoy.

Adapted recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.net
Original recipe by Simply Scratch

References

^{^} Simply Scratch (www.simplyscratch.com)
^{^} vinaigrette (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
^{^} Fran’s Vinaigrette (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
^{^} recipe found here (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
^{^} Print Recipe (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
^{^} Save to ZipList Recipe Box (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)

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Spinach Prosciutto and Mozzarella Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin stuffed with prosciutto, mozzarella, baby spinach and sun dried tomatoes; a wonderful dish for the Holidays. Serve this with potato parsnip mash^[1], skinny garlic mashed potatoes^[2], or creamy cauliflower puree^[3] and some roasted vegetables on the side.

Are you ready for the holidays? I’m so behind but I did get around to seeing Santa this weekend. A very excited Madison didn’t cry and even gave Santa a list of what she wanted (which included a pony). I just love this innocent age, I wish I could freeze time.

These next few weeks I’m going to focus on Holiday dishes, sides, appetizers and desserts. I’m still running my mile a day until the New Year (lost track of how many days it’s been), it’s a nice balance to some of the baking that’s happening around here.

Pork tenderloin is perfect for the holidays, and it’s just as lean as chicken breast. I love how the colors of the spinach and sundried tomatoes look so festive when you cut it open. You can easily double this recipe to serve eight. If you’ve never butterflied a tenderloin, it’s not very hard. I found this video on how to cut a pork tenderloin ^[4]which you may find helpful, although I cut mine a little different as described below. Either way is fine.

Spinach Prosciutto and Mozzarella Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
gordon-ramsay-recipe.com
Servings: 4 • Size: 2 slices • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 5 pt
Calories: 208 • Fat: 8.5 g • Carb: 3 g • Fiber: 1 g • Protein: 29 g • Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 219 mg (without salt)

Ingredients:

3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 (1 lb) pork tenderloin
1 1/2 oz reduced fat mozzarella cheese (Polly-o)
2 cups fresh baby spinach
2 tbsp chopped sun dried tomatoes
1 oz thin sliced prosciutto
salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste

Directions:

Combine crushed garlic, lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, and pepper; mix well.

Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin to within 1/2- inch of bottom (careful not to cut all the way through). Open tenderloin so it lies flat. On each half, make another, lengthwise slit down the center to within 1/2-inch of bottom; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness with a mallet.

Remove plastic wrap; spread 1/2 of the garlic/Dijon mixture on the inside of the pork. Layer the cheese, spinach, sun dried tomatoes and proscuitto on top, press down gently.

Roll up pork jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Tie the roast at 1-1/2-inch to 2-inch intervals with kitchen string.

Season lightly with salt, and remaining garlic/Dijon mixture. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan.

Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Place under the broiler to brown the top for 5 minutes, then transfer to a serving platter or cutting board. Let stand 10 minutes before removing string and slicing. Slice in 8 pieces.

References

^{^} potato parsnip mash (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
^{^} skinny garlic mashed potatoes (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
^{^} creamy cauliflower puree (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
^{^} video on how to cut a pork tenderloin (www.youtube.com)