Tag Archives: seafood

Fish Fillet en Papillote

Easy and tasty, this is a perfect meal when you want flavor without a lot of work. En papillote is a fancy way of saying “in a packet.” I’m using aluminum foil here, because I am putting the packets on the grill. You could do the same in parchment paper or foil, place on a baking sheet in the over at 350º for 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fillet.
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Seared Scallops with Fresh Herb Gremolata

It was a beautiful day at the Pleasantville Farmer’s Market! Thank you to everyone who came down and ate scallops and shared your stories and techniques with me. I had an interesting conversation with a British (?) dude who called…
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Panko-fried Oyster Po’ Boys

Ah the glory of Christmas vacation… A time to relax, reflect on a delicious Christmas dinner prepared by yours truly, and watch lots of trashy television (George, you are NOT the father!) If Santa was kind to you, you too…
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Hands-on Learning to Cook

When I started out, I was prepared to provide a hands-on account of what its like to go to culinary school. Partially to educate you, but also to do some reflection on the experience. What I am discovering is that…
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New Home Shrimp Fra Diavolo

The Gourmand & I are officially nested in our new home, which is amazing. There is so much space and the kitchen, oh! the kitchen! Expect plenty of amazing new recipes from me. What’s that fear called, when you are…
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Curried Fish with Peach and Heirloom Tomato Salsa

Another Mahi-Mahi recipe. Hooray! You could use any firm fish like striped bass, fluke, you could try shrimp too. I bet that would be good. For the salsa, make sure the peaches and tomatoes are super ripe. Its actually a…
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The Happy Clam

Clams just might be the ocean’s perfect food. Simple, self-contained little animals that don’t put up too much of a fight. They’re luscious and salty, cheap by seafood standards and super versatile in the kitchen. Enter any restaurant with seafood on…
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Grilled Mahi-Mahi Tacos

If you’ve been a reader for a while you might have caught on that I think mahi is the best fish in the ocean. There are a few close seconds, but it is meaty like a steak fish, delicate in…
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On Blackening Fish

For one dinner last week, The Gourmand decided to recreate our wedding dinner. Just the main course really, Blackened Mahi-Mahi with Grilled Pineapple Salsa. It is my favorite dinner in the world and, when it was done and the smoke…
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Oysters Three Ways

There are few things as awesome as gathering your own food for your own meal. Gardeners know this, so do people who hunt mushrooms or game. It’s even awesome-er when you can get somebody else (my husband & my father) to do the hard work for you.
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