Southern Spring Prep
Wow, I’ve got to do some maintenance on my computer today. While that is running, I’ll be getting out the Spring dishes and putting the Spring touches around the house. I’ll be sharing some of those pics this week. Here are my favorite dishes for Springtime.
Stripes and florals. Love them, especially in these dishes. These are Tienshan stoneware. The pattern is Prima Rosa. Just in time!
See some pretty pinks and get in your pink mood at Beverly’s place How Sweet the Sound for
Pink Saturday with Beverly at How Sweet the Sound
Today’s Lagniappe: Garlic Shrimp
In time for the Saint’s/Viking Game tomorrow – some New Orleans goodness.
- 2 sticks salted butter or 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large head garlic, peeled and chopped fine
- 2 medium onions, chopped fine
- 1 1/2 lemons, unpeeled, cut into small, thin wedges
- 6 bay leaves
- 5 pounds Louisiana shrimp with heads (16–20 count)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Melt the butter or oil in a pan, preferably cast iron, set over medium high heat. Add the garlic, onion, lemon and bay leaves and sauté until ingredients soften, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
Stir and cover until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10-12 minutes, covered.
Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside, covered for 15 minutes. Serve with French bread to soak up the delicious juices.
January 23rd, 2010 at 10:35 am
Garlic shrimp, YumO that looks so good, Happy Pink Saturday and love the florals and the stripes together, Char
January 23rd, 2010 at 11:31 am
Very Pretty!
January 23rd, 2010 at 11:33 am
YES! I’m ready for Spring! Love the floral and stripes!
January 23rd, 2010 at 12:05 pm
Christie ~ Oh, I am so ready for spring! It can’t come soon enough. I love your dishes – they just make you smile looking at them. Wish I liked shrimp, your recipe sounds good. Maybe I should be nice and fix it for my family! Only if I could stand the smell. : ( Have a wonderful Pink Saturday!
January 23rd, 2010 at 12:13 pm
I just love a mix of florals and stripes!!!!! Especially when they’re pink: )
Happy Pink Saturday,
Jacalyn
January 23rd, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Your table setting is just wonderful. I love stripes and florals together and your stoneware is just beautiful. It makes me long for spring! Happy Pink Saturday! -Terri
January 23rd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
I love the dishes! What fun Spring Pinks to have at the table! Thank You for sharing your Pinks!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Have A Great Day!
Jennifer
Livin’ With Hoosiers
January 23rd, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Your dishes are darling!
~Liz
January 23rd, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Happy Pink Saturday. What beautiful photos all in Pink. Please have a wonderful new week.
January 24th, 2010 at 12:40 am
Those are beautiful dishes. I can’t wait till spring, my favorite time of year.
ENJOY all the PINK!
~ Jany ~
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