Seafood
Salmon with Mustard and Brown Sugar Glaze
I had a good friend over for lunch recently and needed something simple and fast; this salmon fit the bill for and was delicious. Served with some rice and a green veggie, it's a great choice for a special lunch or family dinner. Indredients 3/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup butter, cut into small [...]
Mussels with Coconut Green Curry and Lime
I love mussels; but I think what I really mean is that I love the mussels at Yia Yia’s. I meet friends there often on Friday for Happy Hour (it’s our Cheers) and at $4/order, the mussels are a great appetizer dish. They’ve traditionally been made with White Wine and Garlic and I know that’s [...]
Baja Fish Tacos
I’ve been well meaning but errant; it’s been several weeks since I’ve added one of Tyler Florence’s dishes to my blog. A combination of being too busy to cook his dish each week combined with some camera problems. So, I’m adding them as I can, even if I can’t personally make each one. I now [...]
Shrimp Scampi
Tyler Florence’ second #Twtlish class; maybe I should rethink my intent here; so far have sort of made the suggested recipe, always opting for something a bit different using ingredients I have on hand! Ingredients 2 lb linguini, fresh (or dried) 2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup all purpose flour, [...]
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Yield: 4 main course servings or 6 appetizer portions Ingredients: 12 slices thick cut bacon 12 large sea scallops, adductor muscles removed Salt and freshly ground black pepper Fresh lemon juice Skewers, either metal or bamboo, soaked in water for 20 minutes Preheat the grill to medium. The bacon needs to be precooked before cooking [...]
The Best Marinades
This is a collection of marinades; simply isn’t summer without using them often for grilling! Recipe 1 Terrific on beef or chicken 1 c. catsup 1/2 c. vinegar 4 tsp. prepared mustard 5 shakes Worcestershire sauce 1/2 c. molasses 1/2 c. brown sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/2 c. salad oil dash of [...]
Salmon Mousse with Salmon Roe
2 Tablespoons cold water plus 1/3 cup boiling water 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 envelope (about 1 Tablespoon) of unflavored gelatin ½ lb thinly sliced smoked salmon 1 – 7 1/4 can salmon, drained and the skin discarded 1 ½ cups sour cream ¼ teaspoon Tabasco, or to taste ¼ cup finely chopped scallion [...]
Scallop Puffs
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine 1 lb bay scallops, quartered 2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 3 ½ loaves mall, thin white sandwich bread (Pepperidge Farm works well) 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese 2 ½ cups mayonnaise Dash of Tabasco Salt and freshly ground pepper [...]
Planked Salmon with Mustard Dry Rub and Honey/Balsamic glaze
A delicious salmon dish for the oven or to cook on the grill outdoors Ingredients: 1 whole side of salmon, or 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets Dry Rub: 1 tablespoon fine sea salt, preferably gray salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard Glaze: 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Melted butter, [...]
