Seafood
Aunt Marjorie’s Crawfish Pie
My loving Aunt Marjorie Yesterday, while I was cooking, I got the devasting news that my aunt Marjorie had passed away. I have been dreading this for a while. My aunt was and is a huge influence in my life. She taught me many things, mostly about cooking. She taught me everything she knew about […]
Continue ReadingTiger Shrimp in Spicy Sauce
Simply Spicy Here is a very simple, fast and easy way to make shrimp. You could also add snow or snap peas and serve it over rice. Tiger Shrimp in Spicy Sauce Serves 4 2 Tbs vegetable oil ½ stick butter 1 garlic clove, finely minced ¼ tsp ginger root, finely minced ½ tsp chili […]
Continue ReadingCajun Caesar Salad With Grilled Shrimp
Pasturizing a raw egg Since the following recipe has raw eggs in the dressing….. RAW EGG WARNING The American Egg Board states: There have been warnings against consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs on the grounds that the egg may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria responsible for a type of foodborne illness. To Make […]
Continue ReadingMiso Glazed Scallops
Miso Paste I love the simplicity of this recipe. Miso paste is an under utilized ingredient in this country. Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning produced by fermenting rice, barley and/or soybeans, with salt and the fungus kōjikin, the most typical miso being made with soy. The result is a thick paste used for sauces and spreads, pickling vegetables or meats, and mixing with dashi soup stock […]
Continue ReadingBrady’s Bombe de Poissons
C’est de la bombe! My friend, Brady, called me at 4:45pm and asked me if I would mind if he came over and made us dinner. You can imagine my response. If anyone else would like to do the same, let me know what day works for you! He bought a lime flavored olive oil and created […]
Continue ReadingSalt & Pepper Shrimp with Jalapeños
Chinese Take Out at Home Here is a Chinese restaurant dish that you can make at home – Salt-and-pepper shrimp. Large pink shrimp, fried just so, tossed with lots of salt, pepper and jalapeños. Irresistible as a nibble or as a main-course feast piled on rice. Salt & Pepper Shrimp with Jalapeños Serves 4 1 […]
Continue ReadingTuna Salad
Elevating the Can… A friend of mine, Lora, asked me for a “not the run of the mill” tuna salad recipe. I found this one, which got many spectacular reviews. It’s certainly got a “grab bag” of ingredients. The secret is the curry and Parmesan cheese! Odd combinations but this makes a terrific tuna sandwich! […]
Continue ReadingJambalaya Pasta with Penne, Chicken, Shrimp & Andouille
Emeril’s Essence – Put’s the BAM! in Bayou This particular jambalaya pasta recipe is from a 2007 “Emeril Live” show. Here is a recipe for Emeril’s Essence (you can also buy it ready-made): 2 1/2 Tbs paprika 2 Tbs salt 2 Tbs garlic powder 1 Tbs black pepper 1 Tbs onion powder 1 Tbs cayenne […]
Continue ReadingMini Crab Cakes with Lime Mayonnaise
Put the Lime in the Crab Cake Okay, Barbara, here is another hors d’oeuvres that is freezable. I don’t even like crab cakes, but these were delicious. I have completely tweaked this recipe and changed the wasabi mayo to lime. Mini Crab Cakes with Lime Mayonnaise Makes about 2 dozen 8 oz jumbo […]
Continue ReadingGrilled Fish with Strawberry Salsa
Heart Healthy Here is a recipe I found in Heart Healthy Living magazine. I love the idea of strawberry salsa, sweet and spicy. This recipe is for grilled fish, but you could also pan sear or broil it. Grilled Fish with Strawberry Salsa Serves 4 4 – 5 oz fresh or frozen sea bass or […]
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