Category Archives: Seafood

Shrimp and Grits

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One of my favorite dishes breakfast, lunch, dinner! Read the rest of this entry

Salmon En Croute w/Creamy Watercress Sauce

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This dish is one I had in a French restaurant years ago. I have always wanted to make it and I think I nailed it! Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry

Lobster Fra Diavolo

1-IMG_0011-001Ingredients:

Three 1-1/4 lb boiled or steamed lobsters (chix) de-shelled and meat removed
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 red chile peppers, thinly sliced
2 peperoncini peppers, thinly sliced
3 Tbs olive oil
1 Tbs tomato paste
1 medium shallot, chopped
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
3/4 cup dry sherry
1 1/2 lb heirloom or plain cherry tomatoes halved (leave the small ones whole)
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
1 cup fresh basil leaves roughly chopped
cooked pasta of your choice to serve
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Directions:

Heat the oil in a pot with a lid over medium to medium-high heat.  Add the chiles, peperoncini, garlic, and shallots. Cook, stirring, for 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and red pepper flakes (optional) and stir in the sherry and tomato paste. Cook until it is reduced by half. Add the tomatoes and oregano, cover and cook until the small tomatoes burst, about 12-15 minutes. Stir in the basil and parsley and cook an additional 8-10 minutes. Add the lobster meat and simmer until meat is heated through, do NOT overcook or the meat will be rubbery. Remove from the heat and serve with your favorite pasta or rice, I chose to use some store bought crab stuffed ravioli. Bon Appetit!!

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Vietnamese-Style Roasted Pompano

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Pompano aka Jack-fish

The Florida pompano is a species of marine fish that is considered the tastiest of the species. It also is a valued commercial food fish of the American Atlantic and Gulf coasts.Enjoy!
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Blackened Salmon

Blackened Salmon Filet

Blackened Salmon Filet

This easy to make blackened seasoning can be used on a range of foods such as chicken, steak, fish and vegetables. Read the rest of this entry

Shrimp Po’ Boy w/Spicy Remoulade Sauce

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Shrimp Po’ Boy w/ Spicy Rémoulade Sauce served on crusty french bread

Ingredients:

For the shrimp

3 cups large peeled and deveined shrimp
1  tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper Read the rest of this entry

Cajun-Style Seafood Boil

1-IMG_8442-001Spring is here, and it’s time to pump out the seafood dishes! Living in NYC I do not get to eat Crawfish aka “Mudbugs” a lot here. After a trip to Louisiana a few years back, I have come to love these fresh water crustaceans. Recently I found some at my local market and decided to do a tasty seafood boil. Read the rest of this entry

Shrimp & Broccoli In Black Bean Sauce

Shrimp & Broccoli in Black Bean sauce

Shrimp & Broccoli Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lb large shrimp in shelled and deveined
1 – 1 1/2  lb broccoli florets
3 tablespoons rice wine Read the rest of this entry

Easy Shrimp Scampi

shrimp scampi

shrimp scampi

This quick and easy to make shrimp dish is a great option for a weeknight dinner. You can even add seared scallops, which go really well with this dish as seen below.  Enjoy :) Read the rest of this entry

A Taste Of Sweden…. Baked Salma Salmon w/ Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Cuttin' Chris & Eatin' Ehrlund

Cuttin’ Chris & Eatin’ Ehrlund on the set of Neighborhood Chefs

I hope everyone had a great time bringing in the New Year. I will kick off 2013 with a great tasting and easy to prepare salmon dish. It actually ended up being a Swedish/Italian fusion of flavors. But before I give you the recipe, let me tell you about some of the fun things I did last month and what inspired me to cook this dish.  Read the rest of this entry