Ginger Garlic Shrimp and Tofu Soup

This is a family favorite! The yummy ginger garlic flavors the tofu and shrimp perfectly and there is a lot of play in what veggies you want to fill the pot with.

Ingredients:
1 TBSP Canola Oil
2 tsp Minced Garlic
1/2 in piece of fresh Ginger Root, grated
1 TBSP Green Onion, diced
8 oz Extra Firm Tofu, cut into small cubes
1 lb. Raw Shrimp, cut into small pieces
1 quart Vegetable Broth
1//2 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup diced mushrooms
8 oz can sliced Bamboo Shoots
1/2 cup diced red/yellow/orange peppers
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

optional additional ingredients:
cooked jasmine rice
chopped fresh cilantro
bean sprouts
rice noodles
cabbage
broccoli
carrots
spinach

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot on the stove, add the ginger, minced garlic, and green onion and saute for about 1 minute. 
2. Add the tofu and stir fry until golden. Remove the tofu and set it aside. 
3. Add the Shrimp and cook until light pink. Remove the shrimp and set it aside. 
4. Add all the rest of the ingredients to the pot: vegetable broth, zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, bamboo shoots, peas, sat, pepper, and any other veggies you decide on and let them simmer for about 5 minutes. 
5. Then, add the shrimp and tofu and heat them through about 1 minute.
6. Serve immediately.

Shrimp & Sausage Soup

This soup is so light and delicious and ready in under 30 minutes! Serves 8

Ingredients:

- 12 oz of pre-cooked smoked sausage chopped (Favorite - Adielle bacon pineapple sausage from Costco)
- 1 cup diced red pepper
- 1 cup diced green pepper
- 8 cups of low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp plus 1/4 tsp divided, Old Bay seasoning
- 1 large zucchini chopped
- 2 lbs raw shrimp peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 TBSP butter
- Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions:
In a pot cook the sausage and red and green peppers on medium heat. Cook about 10 minutes until red and green peppers begin to soften. Pour in the chicken broth, add the chopped zucchini, and add the Old Bay. In a separate pan, cook the shrimp in the butter and 1/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning until the shrimp turn pink, then add shrimp and juices to the pot. Taste the soup and add more broth, Old bay seasoning, and salt and pepper as needed.

From Felicia Reynolds (a paleo and keto diet option) can add as much Old Bay as you desire to add flavor and heat.

Shrimp and Asparagus

My newest pasta recipe!  Gotta say, this is wonderful.  I loved how it kept nicely in the fridge and re-heated for leftovers.  Ready in 50 minutes.  Serves 8.  Try it with these Quick Soft Breadsticks.

Ingredients:
1 lb. fresh asparagus
1 (16 oz) package egg noodles
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup butter
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 lb. medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 lb. fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, boil or steam asparagus in enough water to cover until tender; chop and set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to full boil, place the pasta in the pot and return to a rolling boil; cook until al dente. Drain well.
3. In a large saucepan, saute garlic in the olive oil over medium-low heat until the garlic is golden brown.
4. Place butter and lemon juice in the saucepan. Heat until the butter has melted. Place the shrimp in the saucepan and cook until the shrimp turns pink. Place the mushrooms and asparagus into the saucepan, cook until mushrooms are tender.
5. Toss the shrimp and vegetable mixture with the egg noodles and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Fettuccine Alfredo

This recipe has endless possibilities.  I often serve the noodles with a side of mushrooms, broccoli or shrimp.

Ingredients:
1 12 oz box of fettuccine noodles
1/2 cup butter
1 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesean cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Optional add-ins: broccoli, mushrooms, and/or shrimp

Cook fettuccine according to package directions.  Drain well.  Add butter.  When it melts as the rest of the ingredients.

I like to steam 2 heads of broccoli until just tender and set it aside.  Then I saute mushrooms in butter until just tender.  Same for the shrimp.  I serve these on the side since not all the family likes it mixed in.