Italian Shrimp Puffs

Ingredients
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 c. celery, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. basil leaves
1/8 tsp. oregano leaves
1/8 tsp. thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 (6 oz.) bag frozen cooked shrimp, thawed, rinsed
2 (8 oz.) can Pillsbury refrigerated quick crescent dinner rolls

Preparation:
Heat oven to 375 degrees. In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, garlic, celery, basil, oregano, thyme, and lemon juice; mix well. Fold in shrimp. Separate dough into 8 rectangles; press perforations to seal. Spread about 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture evenly over each rectangle. Starting at longest side, roll up jelly roll fashion. Pinch seams to seal. Cut each roll into 4 pieces. Place seam side down on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until deep golden brown. Garnish if desired. Makes 32 appetizers.

Fried Shrimp and Onion Rings

Ingredients
1 lg. onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick and separated in rings
1 1/2 c. milk
2 lb. med. raw shrimp, shelled
1/4 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. flour, unsifted
1 egg
Oil

Preparation:
Combine onion rings and milk; let stand for 1-2 hours. Drain onions, reserving milk. Split shrimp along back vein cutting almost through the shrimp to make it lie flat. Remove the vein. Rinse shrimp; pat dry, then sprinkle on salt and flour, shaking off excess. Set aside. In a blender, combine egg, milk, 1 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whirl until smooth. Place wok in ring stand. Pour oil into wok to a depth of about 1 1/2 inch and heat to 350 degrees. Dip shrimp into batter. Drain and place into oil. Don’t crowd. Cook until crisp and browned, about 2 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. Keep warm. Coat onion rings with batter; fry until crisp and brown, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and serve with the shrimp.

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients
1/2 c. Wish-bone Italian dressing
1/2 c. chopped tomato
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies, undrained
1/4 c. chopped green onions
1 1/2 tsp. honey
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 lb. med. shrimp, cleaned & cooked
2 tsp. finely chopped coriander (cilantro) or parsley

Preparation:
In medium bowl, combine dressing, tomato, chilies, onions, honey and sauce. Stir in shrimp. Cover and marinate in refrigerator, stirring occasionally, at least 2 hours. Add parsley before serving.

Mock Pork Barbeque

Ingredients
4 oz. tuna
1 tbsp. wine vinegar
1 tbsp. onion flakes
1 tbsp. brown sugar replacement
1 tbsp. green pepper flakes
1/2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1 tsp. prepared mustard
1/2 c. catsup or 1/2 c. tomato sauce or 3/4 c. tomato juice

Preparation:
Simmer together 15 minutes. Low calorie.

Shrimp-Cheese Fondue

Ingredients
8 oz. Swiss cheese, grated
3 tbsp. cooking sherry (1/4 c.)
2 cans shrimp soup, undiluted

Preparation:
Melt cheese into soup in a double boiler. Add sherry. Pour into a chafing dish or fondue pot. Dip chunks of dried, cubed, French bread (on skewer) into fondue.

Tuna Casserole

Ingredients
6 oz. tuna
1 c. cooked mashed cauliflower
2 tbsp. onion flakes
2 tbsp. tomato juice
4 oz. cooked peas & carrots
1/2 med. green pepper, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste

Preparation:
Place ingredients in oven proof baking dish and bake in oven until warm. Low calorie.