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“Satisfy Your Cravings with this Easy-to-Make Chicken and Shrimp Dish!”
Chicken and shrimp with garlic and butter is a classic combination that is easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying. This recipe is perfect for stay at home parents who need a quick yet flavorful dinner that their family will love. With only a few ingredients and about 20 minutes of cooking time, this meal can be ready in no time.
To begin, you’ll need 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1 lb of peeled and deveined shrimp, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 4 tablespoons of butter, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of paprika and salt and pepper to taste. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and season with salt, pepper and paprika. Cook for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Next add the garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant. Now add the butter and shrimp to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.
This simple yet flavorful meal can be served with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, a green salad or even some steamed vegetables. The garlic butter sauce that is created as the dish cooks adds a delicious richness that your family will love.
As a stay at home parent I am always looking for easy but flavorful meals that I can whip up quickly after a busy day filled with homeschooling or playing with my kids. This recipe fits the bill perfectly as it is so simple but has great flavor from the garlic butter sauce. Plus it only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish!
When I first tried this recipe I was surprised at how much flavor it had despite using so few ingredients. I had been looking for a way to make chicken and shrimp more exciting than just plain old pan searing them when I stumbled across this recipe. It was love at first bite! The combination of juicy chicken thighs with succulent shrimp cooked in garlic butter is absolutely delicious.
If you’re looking for an easy yet flavorful dinner that your family will love then look no further than this amazing Chicken and Shrimp with Garlic and Butter dish! With such simple ingredients you can have dinner on the table in no time at all – perfect for busy stay at home parents!
“Easy Cajun Shrimp and Grits Recipe for Busy Stay-At-Home Parents!”
Cajun Shrimp and Grits – A Story About Comfort Food
As a stay-at-home parent, I’m always looking for new recipes that can easily be adapted to my family’s tastes. Recently, I’ve been on the hunt for something new and exciting to try in my kitchen. That’s when I stumbled across a recipe for Cajun shrimp and grits. This savory dish has quickly become a favorite in our home.
The origin of Cajun shrimp and grits is often attributed to the African-American culture in the Southern United States, particularly in Louisiana. It’s believed that this dish originated as a simple way to feed the large families who lived in the area. The combination of shrimp, grits and flavorful Cajun spices has been a classic comfort food for generations.
When making Cajun shrimp and grits at home, the key is to use freshly prepared ingredients. The most important component of this dish is the use of high-quality shrimp. For this recipe, I like to use medium-sized wild-caught shrimp that have been peeled and deveined. The next step is to make the creamy grits using butter, milk, and cheese. This can be cooked on the stove top or even in the microwave for a quick meal.
Once your ingredients are prepped, it’s time to season them with your favorite Cajun spices. I use a combination of garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and black pepper to give my dish a spicy kick. You can adjust the amount of spices according to your desired level of heat. Once all your ingredients are prepped and seasoned, it’s time to get cooking!
To make this dish, simply heat some oil in a skillet over medium heat and add your seasoned shrimp. Allow them to cook for about three minutes before adding your prepared grits and stirring everything together until it reaches desired consistency. Serve your spicy Cajun shrimp and grits with some fresh parsley or green onion for garnish.
This delicious comfort food has become an instant hit with my family! We love it so much we often make double batches so that we can enjoy it later in the week as well. The best part is that this meal comes together quickly and easily – perfect for busy days as a stay-at-home parent!
Ingredients:
• 1 pound medium wild-caught shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup quick-cooking grits
• ¾ cup milk
• ½ cup grated cheese (preferably sharp cheddar)
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• Fresh parsley or green onion (for garnish)
“Whip Up an Easy Weeknight Dinner with This Shrimp and Tomato Casserole!”
Shrimp and Tomato Casserole: A Recipe for Stay-At-Home Parents
As stay-at-home parents, we often struggle to find new recipes that are tasty, easy to make, and affordable. One of our favorite dishes is Shrimp and Tomato Casserole. It’s an easy meal that takes less than an hour to make and is sure to please everyone in the family.
Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseInstructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for 3 minutes, until shrimp is pink and cooked through. Season with oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
3. Add tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes more. Stir in cooked rice and parsley until thoroughly combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
4. Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot. Enjoy!We love this dish because it’s quick and easy but still full of flavor! Plus it’s a great way to use up any leftover rice you may have in the fridge – just use it instead of cooking fresh rice for this recipe! We also like that it’s a balanced meal – with protein from the shrimp, carbs from the rice, healthy fats from the olive oil, and vitamins from the tomatoes – all in one dish!
When we first created this recipe for our family many years ago when our kids were much younger (and pickier!), we had to get creative in order to make sure they would eat something healthy but still enjoy it too! We came up with this delicious Shrimp and Tomato Casserole recipe and it quickly became one of our family favorites! Our kids still ask for it whenever they come home for a visit – no matter how old they are now!
We hope you give this Shrimp and Tomato Casserole recipe a try if you’re looking for an easy meal that’s full of flavor and nutritious too! Let us know if you try it out – we’d love to hear how it went!
“Grilled Shrimp with a Kick: A Perfect Stay-at-Home Parent Recipe!”
Grilled shrimp with red pepper flakes is an easy and tasty way to make a delicious meal for the whole family. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent or just looking for a new recipe to try, this one is sure to please. The combination of sweet shrimp, smoky grilled flavor, and spicy red pepper flakes is a winning combination.
Ingredients:
• 1 lb. of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is well combined.
3. Add in the shrimp and toss until evenly coated. Allow the shrimp to marinate for 10 minutes.
4. Once the grill is hot enough, place the shrimp on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
5. Remove from the grill and serve with a sprinkle of extra red pepper flakes and some lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!As a stay-at-home parent I know how difficult it can be to come up with quick yet tasty meals that are suitable for everyone in the family – including picky eaters! Grilled Shrimp with Red Pepper Flakes has become one of my go-to recipes as it’s quick to make but still packs plenty of flavor thanks to the smoky grilled flavor and subtle kick from the red pepper flakes. Plus it’s sure to please even your pickiest eaters!
I love making this recipe because it’s so versatile; I can serve it as a main course with some roasted potatoes or vegetables or as an appetizer before dinner. It’s also great for summer BBQs as it can be cooked quickly on the grill so everyone can enjoy it in no time at all!
One time I was hosting a BBQ at my house for some friends and family when I decided to whip up some Grilled Shrimp with Red Pepper Flakes as an appetizer. Everyone absolutely loved it! Even my pickiest eaters couldn’t get enough of it! Everyone was asking me for seconds (and thirds!) which made me feel really good about my cooking skills – especially since I had only been a stay-at-home parent for a few months at that point! It was definitely a moment that I will never forget – I felt so proud that my cooking could bring everyone together like that!
So if you’re looking for an easy yet flavorful dish that’s sure to please everyone, give Grilled Shrimp with Red Pepper Flakes a try – I promise you won’t be disappointed! With just a few simple ingredients you’ll have a delicious meal in no time at all – perfect for those busy weeknights when you don’t have much time to spare!