Quick Easy Recipes

Chicken Marsala
Firecracker Shrimp

Level: Beginner Prep Time: 1 Hr. Cook Time: 35 Min. Pan Size: 12"

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1/2 cup Marsala Wine

  • 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard

  • 1 Tsp Kosher Salt

  • 2 Cloves Minced Garlic

  • 1 Tsp Thyme

  • 4 boneless,skinless chicken thighs or breasts

  • 1 Cup All Purpose Flour

  • 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder

  • 1 Tsp Kosher Salt

  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper

  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil

  • 4 Tbsp of Unsalted Butter

  • 8 Ounces Sliced Mushrooms

  • 2 Cloves of Minced Garlic

  • 1 Tsp of Thyme

  • 1 1/2 Cups Marsala Wine

  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream

  • 1 1/2 Cups Chicken Broth

  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped

Directions

  1. Combine Marsala wine, Dijon, salt, garlic, and thyme in a resealable bag. Add chicken and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 to 3 hours.

  2. Preheat oven to 350º F. Once marinaded, remove chicken and discard marinade.

  3. Whisk together, flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess.

  4. Pre-heat 12" cast iron pan for 4 minutes on medium heat. Add 2 tbsp of olive oil and 2 tbsp of butter.

  5. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until well browned. Transfer to oven and cook for about 10 min until cooked to 165ºF.

  6. Pour in Marsala wine and chicken broth. Bring to simmer and cook for 10 min. allowing sauce to reduce and thicken. Then add heavy cream and adjust seasonings to taste.

  7. Return cooked chicken to skillet, allowing to heat through in the mushroom and Marsala sauce for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Level: Beginner Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 20 Min. Pan Size: 10- 12"

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

  • Salt and black pepper

  • 2 tbsp oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp buffalo sauce

  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • 1 tsp soy sauce

  • 1 tsp sriracha (optional)

  • Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Directions

  1. Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels

  2. Toss shrimp with cornstarch, salt, and pepper

  3. Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes

  4. Add oil once the skillet is hot

  5. Place shrimp in a single layer without overcrowding

  6. Cook shrimp 1½–2 minutes per side until lightly crisp and pink

  7. In a small bowl, mix buffalo sauce, sweet chili sauce, honey, soy sauce, and sriracha

  8. Reduce heat to medium

  9. Add garlic to the skillet and cook for about 20 seconds

  10. Pour sauce into the skillet and toss shrimp until fully coated

  11. Cook 1 additional minute until sauce becomes glossy

  12. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds

  13. Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or vegetables

Sizzle

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A rustic cast iron skillet with crispy golden cornbread fresh from the oven, resting on a cream-colored linen.
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Close-up of sautéed mushrooms and garlic sizzling in a well-seasoned cast iron pan, with steam rising.
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A vibrant skillet meal of roasted vegetables and seared chicken, glowing warmly against a dusty sage background.
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