For this bento I sauteed some shrimp in garlic, butter and lemon juice; then packed them into the box with some cilantro rice, steamed broccoli and carrot flowers. I usually use bigger shrimp ('cause I like the big ones), but the smaller ones came out pretty well too. And they cook super fast, which is a plus for me. The kids ate the shrimp for dinner with whole wheat bowtie pasta, which I cooked together with the broccoli in a single timesaving step.
I was able to find a bunch of summery fruits so I had to stick them in: along with the winter standard mandarin segments -- sliced strawberry, raspberries and blueberries.
I wanted to try making lemon risotto to go with the shrimp, since someone gifted us with a bunch of their backyard Meyer lemons, but ran out of time. Maybe I should use them for something sweet anyway, like lemon bars or some other dessert. I saw a recipe on twitter for limoncello bread pudding! Hmmm...
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
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simplicity in cooking prawns with garlic, butter and lemon juice, truly a classic. like the sound of the risotto. as always a lovely yummy pack :)
ReplyDeleteYummy garlic shrimp! And I would say that pretty colorful bento is your trademark. Very nice on carrot flowers ... look like windmill for me :)
ReplyDeleteWow Lemons in the backyard... how awwesome is that! I always make lemon curd when I find lemons on sale :)
ReplyDeleteYummy! I like shrimps and yours do really look delicious ^-^
ReplyDeleteYour meals look so delicious!
ReplyDeleteLovely colors makes for a cheerful bento! Nom!
ReplyDeleteI love this bento it is so simple. My only issue is I can't eat shrimp and I am so dying to have some (no pun intended). Those raspberries are goregous and plump I've been wanting some but can't find any good ones here. You did it again.
ReplyDeleteYum - and such sweet little carrot flowers too!
ReplyDeleteThanks javapot, Lia, Angi, Lil'chan, Kim, Debra, Marisa and Lexi! You guys are great! Love garlic shrimp myself; should really remember to make it more often.
ReplyDeleteAngi, I would expect you know how to make lemon curd! I'll have to try something less complicated I think. Marisa, I have friends with the same issue. But I think crab and lobster are just as delicious! Lexi, if it weren't for the carrot flowers I guess this bento would be pretty ordinary :)
so much delicious juicy fruit in this one! and the shrimp also has a light feel -- you are really ringing in spring (or even summer) with this box, woo hoo! i really love how you've arranged the shrimp and mandarin segments in a similar fashion -- creates great harmony!
ReplyDeleteMegan, I didn't notice the formation, but not surprised you did! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMMMM this looks so yummy, and colourful too - great presentation! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Bento Box!!
ReplyDeleteHello happylittlebento.........i love your beautiful bentos and simple directions.
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