Category: Seafood
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Salmon & Rice Burgers
On some of my trips to the Asian market, I am sometimes lucky enough to come across some leftover pieces of salmon that are packaged up and sold really inexpensively. When I find them, I buy up as many as I can and toss them in the freezer for a quick meal. Each pack may…
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In Honor Of The London Olympics, It’s Traditional Fish And Chips
One thing I miss most about growing up in Australia are the fish & chip shops that dotted the area and seemed to be on just about every corner. You’d find your way up to the counter and place your order which included not only fried fish and chips, but also HUGE batter fried potato…
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The Octopus Experiment
Those who know me well know that I love seafood. I enjoy just about anything that comes out of our vast oceans, but the dishes that truly capture my interest are the ones made with squid and octopus. In addition to shrimp, these are two of the more challenging seafood items to cook correctly. The…
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Spicy Maryland Crab Soup
It was early on a Sunday morning when the phone started ringing. Upon answering, I heard my friend ask “what are you doing for lunch today?” It took me a minute to understand what he was asking since I was still half asleep. When I finally managed to gather a few coherent words I blurted…
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Mock Seafood Stew
When I started making this stew yesterday, my friend said, “this might sound like a dumb question, but if you are using seafood, why are you calling it ‘mock’ seafood stew’…. ” It’s true that I had small quantities of many different things that were just taking up space in my freezer and just weren’t…
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Hot Crab & Shrimp Dip
I consider myself a purist when it comes to crabmeat…Maryland crabmeat that is. What I mean by that is that less is truly more. The delicious sweetness and flakiness of this very special meat does not need much to enhance its flavor, so I keep it as simple as I can, even when I make…
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Light & Fluffy Shrimp Fritters
I really enjoy seafood and I am always looking for items that I can make with seafood that is not too expensive. I always buy the IQF mini shrimp when they are on sale, and have them on hand. They are very versatile for a quick stir fry, shrimp salad sandwiches and a delicious shrimp…
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Luscious & Lemony Linguini with Clam Sauce
I love seafood…and living close to the water, I am grateful that I have access to delicious fresh seafood anytime I want. This is a perfect dish to serve for a light lunch or a hearty dinner. You can use fresh clams or canned chopped clams. I only had a can of chopped clams on…
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A Mountain of Perfectly Fried Calamari, A Few Beers & Great Friends…
Growing up in a family that was influenced by so many different cultures, I learned the secrets to making fabulous food early on. As I got older, I perfected many of these secrets and they now belong to my repertoire of go to recipes that I am compiling. One of these dishes is fried calamari.…