With Easter right around the corner, many of you are thinking of ways to cook ham. At Blue Ocean Market, we think of ways to bring fresh, North Carolina seafood into your meals as well. Check out our favorite Easter dinner recipe, Shrimp and Tasso Ham! Enjoy your time with family and friends while eating the best our region has to offer.
Shrimp and Tasso Ham
Yields 4 Servings
- 20 Local Shrimp
- C. Diced Tasso Ham
- 1 Red Pepper Diced
- 1 Yellow Pepper Diced
- 1 Orange Pepper Diced
- 2-4 Shallots Sliced
- 1-2 T. Tomato Chutney
- 1 C. Chicken Stock
- 1 C. Heavy Cream
- 2 T. Butter
- ½ C. Fresh Parsley Leaves
- ½ C. Fresh Basil Leaves
Sauté the Tasso ham in butter. Add peppers, shallots and tomato chutney. Cook 1-2 minutes. Add shrimp, chicken stock and cream and reduce by half. Add fresh herbs and serve.
This can be served over rice or pasta. To make into a casserole, place in an oven safe dish, top with bread crumbs and cheese, dot with butter and bake until golden brown.
*Tasso Ham: lean, highly seasoned pork that is served in the southern United States and most often associated with Cajun cuisine. It is made into a spicy ham, sometimes referred to as Cajun ham, having a peppery outer skin that has been heavily smoked.