How do you make shrimp, hake and mussles and how many minutes does it take?!
How do you make shrimp, hake and mussles and how many minutes does it take?
Answers: Can take almost no time. They all cook in under a minute of high heat there is no spicific time for shrimp really, the shrimp will start to turn a redish and the meat of the shrimp will be completely white throughout the whole thing BAKED HAKE WITH CHEESE
1 1/2 lbs. hake steak or fillets
Salt and pepper
1 tsp. sage
1/2 c. grated Swiss cheese
1 c. sour cream
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wash and dry hake. Sprinkle the sides with salt, pepper and sage. Place in greased shallow baking dish. Sprinkle cheese on top and cover with sour cream. Bake 25 minutes.
STEAMED MUSSELS IN SPICY GARLIC SAUCE
2 dozen mussels (Maine are preferable)
1/2 c. cornmeal
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. crushed garlic
1 tbsp. Tabasco
1/4 c. white wine (water can be substituted)
Pinch crushed red pepper
Pinch salt (if necessary)
1 tbsp. chopped cilantro
1. Remove string-like beard from mussel by pulling and cleaning outside shell if necessary discard any that will not stay closed.
2. Place in large pot and completely cover with water.
3. Stir in cornmeal and place in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. (This will purge most sand from inside.)
4. Drain and rinse off mussels.
5. In a large saucepan heat oil, garlic and Tabasco until light brown.
6. Toss mussels in and stir until coated.
7. Pour wine (or water) in pot add red pepper and cover.
8. Bring to boil and stir occasionally until all shells open. (Some may not, but can be forced.) 9. Taste sauce and add season if necessary.
10. Remove mussels to large bowl, add cilantro to sauce and pour over top. Serve with bread or over pasta.
10 MINUTE SHRIMP
1 lb. medium shrimp, pre-cooked, frozen
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon (or more to taste) Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon chopped garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Frank's Hot Sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
Do not thaw shrimp. Place shrimp in a microwave-proof bowl (if using fresh garlic, add now) and microwave on high setting for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp are steaming hot. Drain liquid.
While shrimp are hot, add butter, hot sauce, (lemon and parsley, if using) and remaining seasonings. Return to microwave for 10 seconds, or until butter has melted.
Serving Suggestion: Serve garnished with lemon wedges and sprinkled with Morton's Hot Salt.
