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Miles42 08-17-2014 11:43 PM

One more vote for Bang bang shrimp. They are great. Wish I knew how to make them.

Kahuna32162 08-18-2014 05:11 AM

Deep fried Mac and Cheese at Square 1. I know it sounds a little odd, but you have to try it.

LndLocked 08-18-2014 07:56 AM

Just noticed that on the back of my Winn Dixie receipt their is a coupon from The Lighthouse. It is for a LATE night, BOGO app & drink .... btw "Late night" starts at 7pm !! :a20:

Aandjmassage 08-18-2014 09:25 AM

We have the 1/2 Nochos at Gators in Brownwood full meal for 2 of us. Debbie at the Bar is alot of fun and a great Bartender.

Bonny 08-18-2014 09:27 AM

The nachos at City Fire are delicious !!

Annie01 08-18-2014 08:49 PM

many times we will have a glass of wine and JUST an appetizers...sometimes eating alot of food is NOT good for you...we do that alot..... in fact we know alot of people who do that...have a big lunch and then around 5 or so...have an appetizer and a glass of wine....(sleep alot better)

dewilson58 08-19-2014 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonny (Post 924812)
The nachos at City Fire are delicious !!

:mmmm:

My Daily Run 08-19-2014 08:45 AM

I find many recipes from chain restaurant at http://www.copykat.com/. The following is for Bonefish Bang Bang Shrimp...Bon Appetite !!!

1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (or 1 Lb. chicken cut into pieces)
SPICY SAUCE:
1/2 c. mayonnaise
4-5 tsp Sriracha sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp rice vinegar
FOR THE EGG MIXTURE:
1 egg, beaten
1 c. milk
FOR THE BREADING MIXTURE:
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. dried basil
FOR FRYING:
8 to 12 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

Combine all ingredients for the spicy sauce in a small bowl; cover and set aside.
Combine beaten egg with milk in shallow bowl; set aside.
Combine flour, panko, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and basil in another shallow bowl; set aside.
Bread the shrimp by first coating each with the breading mixture. Dip breaded shrimp into the egg and milk mixture, and then back into the breading. Arrange the coated shrimp on a plate and pop them into the fridge for at least 20 minutes. This step will help the breading to stick on the shrimp when they are frying.
Heat oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees (**see below for alternate cooking method). Use amount of oil required by your fryer.
When oil is hot, fry shrimp 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on rack or paper towels.
When all shrimp has been fried, drop the shrimp into a large bowl. Spoon about 1/4 cup of sauce over shrimp and stir gently to coat.
**If you don't have a deep fryer or want to make it a little lighter... preheat oven to 350-degrees. Heat about 1/4 - 1/2 c. oil in a skillet or frying pan to 350-degrees and fry shrimp (or chicken) on each side for a minute or two until coating is golden brown. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes if doing shrimp and about 20 min. if doing chicken. Check for doneness (you want your shrimp to be pink and your chicken to be white all the way through).

Bonny 08-19-2014 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My Daily Run (Post 925348)
I find many recipes from chain restaurant at http://www.copykat.com/. The following is for Bonefish Bang Bang Shrimp...Bon Appetite !!!

1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (or 1 Lb. chicken cut into pieces)
SPICY SAUCE:
1/2 c. mayonnaise
4-5 tsp Sriracha sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp rice vinegar
FOR THE EGG MIXTURE:
1 egg, beaten
1 c. milk
FOR THE BREADING MIXTURE:
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. dried basil
FOR FRYING:
8 to 12 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

Combine all ingredients for the spicy sauce in a small bowl; cover and set aside.
Combine beaten egg with milk in shallow bowl; set aside.
Combine flour, panko, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and basil in another shallow bowl; set aside.
Bread the shrimp by first coating each with the breading mixture. Dip breaded shrimp into the egg and milk mixture, and then back into the breading. Arrange the coated shrimp on a plate and pop them into the fridge for at least 20 minutes. This step will help the breading to stick on the shrimp when they are frying.
Heat oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees (**see below for alternate cooking method). Use amount of oil required by your fryer.
When oil is hot, fry shrimp 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on rack or paper towels.
When all shrimp has been fried, drop the shrimp into a large bowl. Spoon about 1/4 cup of sauce over shrimp and stir gently to coat.
**If you don't have a deep fryer or want to make it a little lighter... preheat oven to 350-degrees. Heat about 1/4 - 1/2 c. oil in a skillet or frying pan to 350-degrees and fry shrimp (or chicken) on each side for a minute or two until coating is golden brown. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes if doing shrimp and about 20 min. if doing chicken. Check for doneness (you want your shrimp to be pink and your chicken to be white all the way through).

Too much like work. Better I just go to Bone Fish and let them make it for me ! LOL :thumbup:

Skip2MySue 08-19-2014 10:44 AM

The onion rings @ Square 1 are by far the best I've ever eaten :mmmm:
Skip2

Aandjmassage 08-19-2014 11:55 AM

Had the BBQ Tailgate Chips last night at Gators Spanish Springs. Good stuff:thumbup:

simpkinp 08-25-2014 09:38 AM

We had the Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms at Genview Friday night. Anna, our outstanding server recommended them. Absolutely delicious. I'll have them again


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