shellfish and seafood

Pan Seared Vegetable Wrapped Scallops in Oyster Sauce Recipe

by Jerry 3 comments June 1, 2012 Recipes
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Updated from the archives, because this recipe deserved it. This dish is something I’ve planned for some time, but just couldn’t figure out how to execute until yesterday. I love scallops, but the lovely Mrs. Seat of her Pants had only ever experienced them at the local Chinese Buffet. I tried their version a few [...]

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Sauteed Shrimp with Tomato (Domatesli Karides Sote)

by Jerry 17 comments September 26, 2010 Recipes
Sauteed Shrimp with Tomato (Domatesli Karides Sote)

For the second installment of Project Food Blog, the folks at FoodBuzz asked that we step outside our comfort zones and create a dish from a cuisine that we were unfamiliar with.  What’s more, we had to keep it authentic.  The problem for me is that I’m pretty comfortable with many cuisines and that I [...]

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Spicy Cajun Shrimp

by Jerry 7 comments May 14, 2010 Recipes
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Here’s the thing.  The warmer the weather gets, the spicier I like my food.  for me a big pot of chili is a summertime affair, not something I’m looking for in the winter.  On the other hand, when the temperatures start to climb I also tend to crave lighter foods, not something that’s going to [...]

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Shrimp in Tomato Sauce

by Jerry 5 comments October 28, 2009 Recipes
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A little tomato, a little wine, a little seafood.  That’s really all it takes to make me happy, at least in this instance.  The fact that my oldest son helped me devour the dish shown above is nothing short or a five-star bonus.  I would have eaten it myself had he not enjoyed it. (I [...]

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Chili Spiced Tilapia in Garlic Sauce

by Jerry 4 comments October 10, 2009 Recipes
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I can’t get enough seafood lately.  I’m not sure why, but something about fish keeps me coming back time-and-time again. Even though it is the beginning of fall and I should be craving heavier dishes, I find I just want seafood, fish in particular.  I can’t shake the craving. Luckily I still had some Tilapia [...]

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Tilapia with Black Bean and Corn Relish

by Jerry 2 comments October 7, 2009 Recipes
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If you’re looking for ways to put more fish on your weekly menu at something like a reasonable price, you’ve probably considered Tilapia. It’s a good choice.  Tilapia is a mild fish, fairly firm and easy to deal with when cooking.  It is farmed around the world and can be bought for less than your [...]

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Dover Sole with Spinach and Arugula Salad

by Jerry 6 comments September 5, 2009 Recipes
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One of my goals while my wife is away is to perfect my skills with fish.  It’s one of two banes of my culinary existence, the other being duck. It seems no matter how hard I try, it is always too overcooked, undercooked or incorrectly paired for my wife to enjoy it.  since we should [...]

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Soy Glazed Salmon with Sesame Noodles and Bok Choy Recipe

by Jerry 8 comments February 9, 2009 Recipes
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The year’s focus on eating healthier continues right along with a renewed focus on fusion cooking, my favorite means of taking flavors and textures to new heights.  Our weather has been unseasonably warm and the market had the most beautiful baby bok choy, so I had to find something that would go well with it [...]

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Seared Ahi Tuna with Baby Boc Choy and Seasoned Rice Recipe

by Jerry 10 comments January 20, 2009 Recipes
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After two months of heavy braises, rich sauces and gravys it’s nice to be eating on the lighter side again.  My palate had almost forgotten the joys of great ingredients cooked and served simply.  With just a few ingredients and a very short cooking time, this dish was an homage to simplicity and the preservation [...]

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Drunken Chili-Lime-Sherry Shrimp with Garlic, Scallions, Sweet Peppers and Ramen Noodles Recipe

by Jerry 9 comments July 13, 2008 Recipes
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Seafood and noodles is something that I just love together. The combination is simple, tasty, filling and has more than enough flavor to satisfy any seafood lover. Add in some lime, a bit of cilantro and a touch of heat and you have what I consider to be one of the best summertime lunch dishes [...]

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