Tag: SeafoodDinner

Creamy Shrimp Risotto With Mascarpone
March 22, 2026

Creamy Shrimp Risotto With Mascarpone

Creamy Shrimp Risotto with Mascarpone is a luxurious, comforting dish that feels elegant yet approachable. Tender shrimp mingle with perfectly cooked risotto, enriched with creamy mascarpone for a silky, rich finish an indulgent meal that’s perfect for special dinners or anytime a touch of sophistication …

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Shrimp Tacos
February 3, 2026

Shrimp Tacos

These easy shrimp tacos are the perfect simple dinner for busy weeknights! Plump, juicy shrimp are cooked in a flavorful spice blend then wrapped in warm flour tortillas and piled high with your favorite toppings.  Prep Time:15minutes minutesCook Time:7minutes minutesServings:4 servings Ingredients Instructions  Notes Suggested serving size: 2 …

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Instant Pot Clam Chowder
January 18, 2026

Instant Pot Clam Chowder

This Instant Pot clam chowder brings the best flavors and tastes of the New England coast to your kitchen with minimal effort. Not only is it incredibly simple to prepare, requiring only 20 minutes of prep time, but it also takes the hassle out of standing over a hot stove.

Prep:20 min
Cook:25 min
Yield:8 servings (2 quarts)

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • Optional: Oyster crackers and fresh thyme

Directions

  1. Place first 10 ingredients in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Drain and reserve liquid from clams; add the liquid to pressure cooker and set clams aside. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Quick-release pressure.
  2. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Mix flour and cream until smooth; stir into soup. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes. Stir in clams; heat through. Serve with bacon and, if desired, crackers and fresh thyme.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 227 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.

Soups & Salads
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Salsa
January 11, 2026

Salsa

Homemade salsa is fast, easy and delicious! This super easy salsa recipe is a party favorite I make for all our super bowl parties and the last salsa recipe you will ever need. This is the same recipe we’ve been making for years! Its the …

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Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Sriracha-Glazed Salmon
January 9, 2026

Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Sriracha-Glazed Salmon

Sweet ’n’ Spicy Sriracha-Glazed Salmon is bold, glossy, and packed with flavor. Tender salmon is coated in a sticky glaze that balances heat and sweetness, then cooked until perfectly flaky—an easy, weeknight-friendly dish that feels exciting without being complicated. Recipe information Ingredients ¼ cup reduced-sodium …

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Lobster Newberg
January 7, 2026

Lobster Newberg

Lobster Newberg is a luxurious, classic seafood dish that’s rich, creamy, and indulgent. Tender lobster is coated in a velvety, spiced sauce, making it perfect for special dinners, elegant gatherings, or any meal that calls for a touch of decadence.

Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:10 min
Servings:4

Ingredients

  • 4 (4 ounce) lobster tails, split in half
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons clarified butter
  • 2 tablespoons sherry wine
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, or to taste

Directions

Step 1

Season lobster tails with salt.

Step 2

Heat clarified butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place tails, meat-side down, in hot butter, and sauté until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate to cool.

Step 3

Pour sherry into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Cook until sherry is reduced by half, about 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat.

Step 4

Pull meat from shells; discard shells and roughly chop lobster meat. Pour any accumulated juices from the plate into sherry mixture in the skillet.

Step 5

Whisk cream, egg yolks, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.

Step 6

Whisk cream mixture into sherry mixture, return skillet to medium-low heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 7 minutes. Stir lobster into sauce and cook until heated through. Season with parsley and salt.

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Scallops
November 17, 2025

Scallops

Scallops Gratin with Garlic Parsley Butter is a French style baked seafood dish featuring tender scallops in their shells, topped with a rich garlic parsley butter and golden breadcrumbs. It’s quick, elegant, and irresistibly flavorful perfect for a romantic dinner or an impressive appetizer that …

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Lemon Butter Cod
October 31, 2025

Lemon Butter Cod

Made with flakey cod fish, a simple seasoning, bright lemon, and ultra rich butter! It’s pan seared to achieve a light browning and flavor boost, and you can have it ready in just 25 minutes! Prep 15 minutes Cook 10 minutes Ingredients Instructions

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Stuffed Flounder
September 23, 2025

Stuffed Flounder

Elegant, but easy, this stuffed flounder gets a Mediterranean twist with a savory filling of tomatoes, roasted red peppers, Castelvetrano olives, and dill. Once assembled, the fillets bake hand-off in a delicate wine, garlic, and saffron sauce.

Prep – 15 minutes mins
Cook – 25 minutes mins
Serves – 4

Ingredients 

  • ▢ 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ▢ 1 large or 2 small shallots, diced
  • ▢ 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
  • ▢ 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
  • ▢ 1/4 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives, roughly chopped
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus extra for serving
  • ▢ Kosher salt
  • ▢ Freshly ground black pepper
  • ▢ 4 flounder fillets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • ▢ 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • ▢ 1/4 cup white wine
  • ▢ 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ▢ Saffron threads

Instructions 

  • Get ready. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375°F.
  • Make the filling. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, tomatoes, and roasted red peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to burst and the shallots have softened. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the olives and fresh dill. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Stuff the fish. Lay the flounder fillets on a clean work surface. Season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper. Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of filling on top of each filet. There will be extra stuffing leftover. Working with one filet at a time, roll the fish around the filling and place it seam-side-down in a 9×9-inch or 11×7-inch baking dish.
  • Bake the fish. Add the chicken stock, white wine, garlic, and saffron to the pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the fish is flaky and cooked through.
  • Finish and serve. Serve the stuffed flounder with the extra filling, spoon the pan sauce over the fish, and garnish with more chopped fresh dill.

Notes

  • Substitute another fish: You can swap the flounder for another flat fish like fluke, sole, or halibut. If your halibut pieces are thick and meaty, consider cutting a slit in the middle and adding the filling using this method, rather than wrapping the fish around it. You can also make this dish with tilapia fillets.

Nutrition

Calories: 191.9kcal
Carbohydrates: 4.2g
Protein: 22.1g
Fat: 8.3g
Saturated Fat: 1.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.5g
Trans Fat: 0.02g
Cholesterol: 76.5mg
Sodium: 516.7mg
Potassium: 418.5mg
Fiber: 1.1g
Sugar: 1.5g
Vitamin A: 421.1IU
Vitamin C: 13mg
Calcium: 57.3mg
Iron: 0.8mg

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Seared Scallops With Basil Risotto
July 30, 2025

Seared Scallops With Basil Risotto

Seared Scallops With Basil Risotto is a sophisticated and flavorful dish that combines elegance with comfort. Ideal for special occasions or a refined meal at home, it offers a perfect balance of taste and presentation. Recipe information Ingredients 2 cups pineapple juice 1½ cups vegetable …

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