Tag: seafood

ZARZUELA DE MARISCOS IS THE BEST SEAFOOD STEW EVER

ZARZUELA DE MARISCOS IS THE BEST SEAFOOD STEW EVER

INGREDIENTS: 1 pound Medium Shrimp with Shells 1 Pound Manila Clams 1 Pound Mussels ½ Cup Almonds ½ Cup Dry White Wine Large pinch of Saffron 4 Ounces Prosciutto, diced ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 Cups Fish Stock (I made shrimp stock from 

Baked Fish and Chips

Baked Fish and Chips

Ingredients: 2 russet potatoes (1 1/4 pounds total), cut into very thin slices with a handheld slicer 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/4 cups panko 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 1 

Shrimp Scampi With Vermouth

Shrimp Scampi With Vermouth

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds shrimp, extra large, about 50 to 60 (peeled and deveined)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup vermouth (dry) 
  • 2 cloves garlic (large, crushed)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground) 
  • 3 tablespoons parsley (fresh, chopped) 
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh, about 1 large lemon)

Steps to Make It:

  • Heat oil over medium-low heat in a large skillet.
  • Sauté shrimp; add vermouth, garlic, salt, and pepper; simmer until liquid is almost evaporated.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and lemon juice.
  • Gently stir and serve with toothpicks as an appetizer or serve with hot cooked rice or pasta.

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Conchiglie frutti di mare – mixed seafood pasta bake

Conchiglie frutti di mare – mixed seafood pasta bake

Ingredients: POACHED FISH 225g of undyed smoked haddock, skin left on 225g of salmon fillet, skinned and cubed 225g of cod fillet, skinned and cubed 600ml of milk 1 onion, sliced 1 sprig of rosemary MIXED SEAFOOD SAUCE 12 scallops 1 monkfish tail, membrane removed and cubed 170g of prawns, peeled 140g of 

Best Ever Tuna Salad Sandwich

Best Ever Tuna Salad Sandwich

INGREDIENTS: 1 (5 or 6-ounce) can tuna fish* 1/3 cup cottage cheese 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 celery stalk, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon capers 1 tablespoon lemon juice Pinch two of dill 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 

Fritto misto mixed fried fish

Fritto misto mixed fried fish

Ingredients:

  1. As much mixed fish as you want, squid, prawns and anchovies
  2. Flour for dusting
  3. Oil for frying
  4. to taste Salt
  5. Lemon to serve

Steps:

1-Prepare the fish, wash and slice squid. Peel and devein prawns. Remove heads and guts from anchovies. Wash all fish well and dry VERY well with kitchen paper * this is important or the fish will be soggy

2-Heat oil in a large pan, test it’s hot enough by dropping a little flour in it, if it sizzles, it’s ready. Get flour ready and a plate with kitchen paper to drain the fish. Add squid to flour, shake off excess and fry for 3 minutes. Drain on kitchen paper

3-Do the same with the anchovies, they take about 3 mins too. Then the prawns, they take about 2 mins

4-Mix all up in a bowl, sprinkle with salt and serve with lemon 😀

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Smoked Salmon Appetizers

Smoked Salmon Appetizers

Ingredients: 1/2 lb smoked salmon wild & sliced 3/4 lb mascarpone cheese 1/3 c chives 1/3 c fresh dill Freshly cracked black pepper to taste Instructions: Spread the slices of smoked salmon on a cookie sheet or cutting board. Spoon a dollop of the mascarpone cheese on top and a sprinkling of chives and 

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Ingredients: for 6 servings 12 oz lobster tail(340 g), 4 tails 1 cup homemade breadcrumb(115 g) 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese salt, to taste pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cognac 2 cups whole milk(480 mL) 2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese(200 g) 1 ½ cups shredded comte cheese(150 g) ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese(35 g) 2 

LOBSTER IN TOMATO SAUCE

LOBSTER IN TOMATO SAUCE

Ingredients:

  • 4 live lobsters
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 to 4 very ripe tomatoes
  • 1 cup fish stock
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp. ghee, melted
  • 3 tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

  1. Allow the lobsters to sit in the freezer for at least an hour prior to preparing the dish.
  2. Blanch the tomatoes by placing them in a pot of boiling water for 30 seconds. Remove from pot and immediately place in cold water. Peel away the skin and remove the tomato core. Roughly chop the tomatoes.
  3. Remove the lobster heads and claws. Discard the head.
  4. In a dutch oven over medium heat, cook the lobster (claws and tails) in the olive oil. Cook until the lobster turns pink. Cooking time depends on the size of each lobster.
  5. Remove lobster and allow to cool. Remove all the meat from the claws and discard the shells.
  6. Sauté the onions and garlic in the dutch oven until onions turn golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. Add the carrot and celery; cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  8. Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, wine, and season to taste; cook until the sauce comes to a boil, adjusting heat to medium-high if needed.
  9. Reduce heat to a simmer, and allow the sauce to cook until it thickens.
  10. Add lobster and claws to the pot and cook about 10 minutes, stirring the sauce occasionally.
  11. Finish with ghee and parsley over lobster and sauce.
  12. Divide tomato sauce between plates and serve with a lobster tail on top.

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Skillet Orzo with Fish and Herbs

Skillet Orzo with Fish and Herbs

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup sliced green onions (about 5 onions), divided4 teaspoons pressed garlic cloves (about 3 cloves), divided4 cups vegetable broth2 cups orzo pasta1/2 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 1/2 cups loosely packed