Welcome to a culinary journey where flavors dance and textures tantalize. We present to you a dish that combines the crispy crunch of cheese shells with the succulent taste of ranch-dusted shrimp, taking your taste buds on an unforgettable adventure. This recipe is a symphony of flavors and textures, with a delightful blend of savory, tangy, and cheesy elements. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch, followed by the tender, juicy shrimp coated in a flavorful ranch seasoning. But that's not all; we also have variations to satisfy every palate, including a zesty buffalo shrimp version and a vegetarian option with crispy zucchini fries. Let your taste buds rejoice as you embark on this culinary expedition with our ranch-dusted shrimp on crisped cheese shells.
CRISPY SHRIMP STUFFED PORK MEATBALLS! #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. I wanted to do something creative for an appetizer -- so I came up with this. These meatballs are packed with so much flavor! The bread crumbs help keep the outside crispy & the ranch is layered all throughout the whole thing. Thesse were easy to make & absolutely DELICIOUS!
Provided by Deezrecipeze
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 2-3 Meatballs, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix bread crumbs, parmesan & 1 tablespoon Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dip mix. Set aside.
- Place shrimp on a plate & sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dip mix. In another bowl,.
- mix pork with half of the bread crumb mixture & egg. Mix well. Add 1/2 of chives to remaining bread crumbs.
- Place one shrimp in the center of a scoop of pork & tightly form into balls. Roll balls in remaining.
- bread crumbs. Fry meatballs in a non stick skillet for 10-12 minutes until cooked thoroughly. While.
- meatballs are cooking, add remaining Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dip mix & remaining chives to greek.
- yogurt. Mix well.
- Drizzel yogurt in martini glasses. Place meatballs in glass & serve immediately. Serves 4.
GREEK SHRIMP MAC AND CHEESE #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. I love mac and cheese and my version features Greek ingredients such as yogurt, fresh spinach, lemon zest and feta cheese. The star of the cheese sauce is the Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing...it takes it to over the top amazing! The guests at my Superbowl party loved every bite of it!
Provided by curlykcook
Categories Weeknight
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 3 quart baking dish or a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
- Boil 4 quarts of water. Add macaroni and 1 tsp salt and return to a boil. Cook uncovered until al dente, about 9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
- In a medium pot, bring 5 cups water to a boil. Add shrimp and boil until opaque, about 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, combine milk, ranch dressing, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, oregano and nutmeg. Let cook over medium heat until it simmers, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add macaroni, shrimp and spinach to pot with cheese sauce. Mix well and spread into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until feta cheese starts to get golden brown.
ALL AMERICAN RANCH SPINACH SHRIMP PIZZA #RSC
"Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry Shrimp, spinach, sun-dried tomato, roasted garlic, cheeses and tasty crust, what more do you want? Dip you say? Here ya go.... The Original Ranch dressing and seasoning dip is stuffed into the crust leaving no crust uneaten! With a side of the dip to dip the crust into. This recipe uses one package of The Original Ranch dressing and seasoning dip divided amongst the recipe. Take note in the photos the crust opens making it a perfect vessel to scoop up the dip. I always have roasted garlic in my refrigerator. If you want try it with fresh sliced very thin and may want to cut back to 2-3 cloves.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Weeknight
Time 50m
Yield 1 pie, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
- Spinach Mixture:.
- In a large pan heat olive oil toss in the shallots and saute till translucent. Add the spinach and cut till wilted and moisture is evaporated. Remove to a bowl and toss in the roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and the The Original Ranch dressing and seasoning dip. Set aside to cool.
- Shrimp:.
- Place the towel dried shrimp in to a bowl season with The Original Ranch dressing and seasoning dip, paprika, pepper and oregano. Set aside to marinade.
- Cheese Mixture:.
- Mix the cheeses together set aside.
- Place dry stone or a large rim-less oiled pan in oven to heat.
- On a floured work surface roll dough out to a large circle.
- Place on a generously floured / (corn meal) pizza peel (or cardboard square, or rim-less baking sheet).
- Top the dough:.
- Brush some of the oil from the bottom of the spinach mixture on the edge of the crust. Sprinkle the tablespoon of The Original Ranch dressing and seasoning dip along the edge. Then take the edge and fold it over to encrust the seasonings. Pressing to seal it.
- Spread the spinach layer evenly right to the seam.
- Top with the shrimp in a spiral on the outer edge and place four in the center.
- Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the whole pie, center right to the edge.
- Lower oven to 475.
- Carefully shimmy the pie onto the heated stone or pan.
- Bake 10-12 minutes.
- Mean while prepare dip mixing the sour cream and The Original Ranch dressing and seasoning dip together. Set aside.
- Remove with pizza wheel when bubbly and crisp to a wooden cutting board.
- Let set for 5-10 minutes if you can wait. ;).
- Slice and enjoy. When you get to the crispy crust dip it into the prepared The Original Ranch dip.
CRISPY SHRIMP AND POTATOES WITH BARBECUE RANCH #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. This is a riff on one of my favorite appetizers - fried shrimp and potatoes tossed in a barbecue ranch dressing make for great party snacks! I added long hot peppers for extra heat, but you can leave those out to your liking.
Provided by pamelavachon
Categories Weeknight
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl combine Hidden Valley Ranch dressing, mayonnaise, and barbecue sauce. Stir to combine and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, heat canola oil over medium high heat.
- In another bowl combine panko breadcrumbs, lemon zest, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper. Toss shrimp in breadcrumb mixture until thoroughly coated.
- Test cooking oil by dropping a few breadcrumbs in the oil - they should sizzle without browning immediately.
- Place potato slices in oil and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Working in 2 or 3 batches, cook shrimp and long hot pepper slices together until shrimp turn pink and coating is golden brown, about 2 minutes each batch. Remove with slotted spoon to same paper towel-lined plate as potatoes and allow to drain. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp of salt.
- Place shrimp, potatoes, and peppers in a bowl and toss with barbecue ranch sauce until thoroughly coated. Transfer to a plate and garnish with minced chives. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 927.3, Fat 66.4, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 149.2, Sodium 1716.3, Carbohydrate 61.5, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 8.2, Protein 23.8
Tips:
- To make sure the shrimp is crispy, pat it dry with paper towels before cooking.
- For extra flavor, use a seasoned ranch dressing mix. Alternatively, you can use a combination of dried herbs, such as dill, chives, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the shrimp. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Serve the shrimp immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Some good options include ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or cocktail sauce.
- For the cheese shells, use a cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan.
- To make the cheese shells crispy, cook them in a hot oven until they are golden brown.
- You can also make the cheese shells ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
These ranch-dusted shrimp on crisped cheese shells are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any party or gathering. The shrimp is crispy and flavorful, while the cheese shells are cheesy and crunchy. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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