Shrimp Balls

Posted by lorna-organic 7NM on Tue, Mar 31, 09 at 23:43

SHRIMP BALLS
(makes about twenty-four, or you can use mixture in ramekins and double the baking time)

1-1/2 pounds raw, rough chopped shrimp (3" long shrimp)
3 cups cracker crumbs
1/2 cup diced shallots
4 raw eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup diced celery

Beat eggs, stir in mayonnaise, add remaining ingredients and stir carefully. No salt is necessary because the crackers are salted. Roll mixture between your palms to form 1" balls. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake at 450 for 15 minutes. If using ceramic ramekins reduce oven temp to 350 and bake for 30 minutes.

If you like spicy, you might want to add a couple of drops of hot sauce before you beat the eggs. Serve shrimp balls with homemade tartar sauce.

TARTAR SAUCE

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup chopped green olives
1 cup chopped sweet pickles
1/2 cup capers
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 cup chopped shallots or red onions

Mix all ingredients and chill well before serving.

New England Fish Chowder

Posted by becr zone 9 CA 19 on Mon, May 5, 08 at 17:39

New England Fish Chowder

Rich,delicious and satisfying chowder! Be sure to use top quality extra-virgin oil. Best served piping hot, with a baguette and some butter. I hope you enjoy!

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 large carrot, shredded
1/4 cup flour
2 (13 3/4 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 (1 lb) package frozen cod fish fillet, cut into 1 inch cubes while frozen
1/2 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and saute onion, celery and carrot for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

2. Stir in flour.

3. Gradually stir in chicken broth.

4. Stir over low heat until soup bubbles and thickens slightly.

5. Simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

6. Stir in cream and cubes of fish.

7. Stir in thyme.

8. Simmer for 5 minutes or until cubes of fish are cooked.

9. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

10.Serve very hot with chowder crackers, or a baguette with butter.