Simply Shrimp: 101 Recipes for Everybody's Favorite Seafood Review

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(More customer reviews)Flash-frozen shrimp is a staple in my freezer pantry because I can use it for a fast family meal or for a snack for drop-in guests. I wanted to try some new recipes, so I bought "Simply Shrimp" by Rick Rodgers. This high quality paperback combines the basics, such as choosing shrimp by type (warmwater,coldwater, freshwater, wild-caught, farm-raised, fresh, frozen), by size (cocktail pinks to super-colossal), and preparation (peeling, deveining, and brining), with simple recipes for shrimp stock and cooked shrimp. I discovered that this favorite seafood is not only low in fat, but, according to the cited recent Rockefeller University study, shrimp is also a heart-smart food because eating it increases the good HDL cholesterol, with no increase in the bad LDL cholesterol. This study's shrimp diet also showed lowered triglyceride levels.
So far, I like these recipes: "Scandinavian Vodka-Soused Shrimp"; "Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad"; "Sichuan Shrimp with Cashews"; "Buttermilk Biscuits with Low Country Shrimp and Ham"; "Shrimp Diane"; "Grilled Shrimp a la Plancha with Romesco Sauce"; "Shrimp Peacemaker Sandwich." As well, the "Shrimp on Pasta and Rice" recipes I have tried are quite good. The section on grilling shrimp has seven marinade recipes. Also included are recipes for Shrimp Boil Spices and Chesapeake Bay Seasoning. The strength of this shrimp cookbook is the entrées, which are easy-to-make and delicious. However, I wish there were more appetizer and salad recipes, along with more color pictures. "Simply Shrimp" is a good cookbook for taking along on a trip or vacation where cooking will be involved.

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