Shrimp...

I have been eating a lot of seafood lately!  So I needed to get creative and find some new recipes to try...Pinterest!?  I do love Pinterest...but I will say it is just like any other cookbook, food blog, etc.  sometimes you find a big hit and sometimes a flop.  Here are a few of my favorite finds...

Eat & Relish - Honey Chipotle Shrimp Skewers with Avocado Greek Yogurt Sauce

 This was my try at it - so yummy! Definitely a keeper.

 Melanie Makes...Rosemary Citrus Shrimp Tacos

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 I didn't follow the recipe exactly, but closely...we love shrimp tacos.

 This is one of our favorite stand-by recipes (well more of a dinner creation)...Sauteed Shrimp with tomato and basil and mixed greens with strawberries, walnuts, and balsamic dressing.

Shrimp...

Rinse and dry (pat dry with paper towels) 1 lb of peeled, deveined shrimp.  In a skillet heat 1-2 tablespoons olive oil. Saute 1/2 medium onion - diced, until translucent.  Add two cloves of garlic pressed.  Add shrimp and saute until opaque - time varies but shouldn't take more than 3-5 minutes.  Watch for the color change and remove immediately.

Add 1 cup of cherry or grape tomatoes sliced in half lengthwise to the skillet, add salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes begin to release juice.  At this point add about 1/2 cup of fresh chopped basil and the cooked shrimp back to the pan.  Toss gently to mix together.  At this point we sometimes add crumbled feta.  Serve over pearl couscous or other pasta.

Easy Balsamic dressing....

1/2 cup Olive Oil

1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar

2 Tablespoons honey

Pinch of salt

Whisk together well.  If you like a creamier version add 1 tablespoon mayonnaise.