Maryland Shrimp Mandarin

Maryland Shrimp Mandarin

Ingredients:

1 large can mandarin oranges

1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 (1/4 ounce) packages chicken broth

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder water

1 bunch chopped green onions

1 pound shrimp

2 small packages frozen, thawed pea pods

1 tall jar drained mushrooms

Few sliced almonds

Rice or noodles

Directions:

Drain mandarin oranges. Save liquid. Add enough water to equal 1 1/2 cups liquid. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch. Add the 2 broth packets. Add 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix.

Microwave 2 minutes on high. Mix and then microwave 2 to 3 minutes more on high. Mixture will thicken a little. In another bowl, mix sliced green onions, 1 pound shrimp, frozen pea pods (thawed) and mushrooms.

Mix and add to thickened sauce. Put lid on and microwave 5 to 7 minutes on high until shrimp is tender and done. Add mandarin oranges and a few sliced almonds. Put lid back on and let set 5 minutes before serving.

Serve over rice or noodles.

Maryland Seafood Kabobs

Maryland Seafood Kabobs

Ingredients:

3/4 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Peel of 1 lime, grated

1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

2 tablespoons freshly-grated ginger

1 1/4 pounds sea scallops

8 skewers

2 to 3 green or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces

32 cherry tomatoes

32 small mushrooms, stems removed

2 red onions, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces


Directions:

In a large bowl whisk together 1/2 cup olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, lime peel, mint, parsley, garlic and ginger.

Add the shrimp and scallops and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in hot water to cover for 30 minutes.

Prepare a charcoal grill. Drain shrimp and scallops, reserving the marinade. Place the seafood on the skewers, alternating with the peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and onion pieces.

Brush with the remaining 1/4 cup oil. Place on a hot grill and grill 3 to 5 minutes, until done, turning frequently and brushing with the reserved marinade.