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09 Nov 2009
Ingredients
1 1/2 c. Arborio rice
4 c. vegetable or fish broth
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 lb. fresh calamari - cleaned, tentacles and bodies separated, bodies sliced into thin rings
1 tbsp. olive (not virgin) oil
1/4 c. freshly chopped Italian parsley
1/4 to 1/3 tsp. salt
1/4 lb. fresh bay scallops
2 large shallots - peeled and minced
1/2 lb. fresh shrimp - peeled and deveined
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/2 c. dry white wine
Directions
Put the broth and clam juice in a saucepan and heat to a gentle simmer on the stove.
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25 Oct 2009
Ingredients
5 ounces uncooked rice vermicelli
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/8 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/8 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 whole clove
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (can substitute 1 teaspoon spicy-hot Madras curry powder for previous 5 ingredients if desired)
1 cup (1-inch) pieces green onions
5 teaspoons canola oil, divided
5 bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces
Cooking spray
1 pound large tail-on shrimp, peeled and deveined
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27 Apr 2009
Ingredients
Leaves from 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 jalapenos, sliced
4 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, grated
4 limes, juiced
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 (6 ounce) blocks sushi-quality tuna
2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine the cilantro, jalapeno, ginger, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of olive oil. Stir the ingredients together until well incorporated. If prepared ahead of time, marinate the Tuna in about a third of the marinade for an hour before grilling.
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26 Apr 2009
A great appetizer that can be prepared quickly if the tomato sauce is made ahead of time.
Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1/3 cupfinely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, sliced and then chopped
2 teaspoons flour
2 tablespoons smoked sweet paprika (El Rey De La Vera is a good brand)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or a dried red chile pepper such as Spanish guindilla or guajillo
1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons minced parsley
Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
2 pinches sugar
1 pound shrimp with shells and tails removed
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15 Mar 2008
For a great Cuban-themed meal, serve these shrimp with Cuban black beans (Trader Joe's has a great canned version), rice, and Plantains.
Mojo Sauce Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil (you can get away with much less if you prefer)
2 Tbs. sliced fresh garlic (about 6-8 cloves)
1/2 cup lime juice
3 Tbs. orange juice
(Note: if you can find sour orange juice, you should use 2/3 cup of that instead of the above two citrus juices)
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt (add more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
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13 Jan 2008
Special guest recipe from my brother Steve...
Okay, this is essentially a 5-part recipe: the fish, the sauce, the capers, the vegetables, and the rice. I am going to list them in the order in which they should be prepared based on how long each takes; in other words, they are listed in the order of longest to shortest preparation + cooking time (the time indicated is for both).
1) Vegetables (about 50 minutes)
Preheat over to 400 degrees. Get one of those glass cake dishes that measure about 8” by 15” and grease it up with a little Pam. Get some of ... {Tags: seafood, white fish} {More...}
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20 May 2007
From Cooking Light
Ingredients
1/2 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons low-sodium teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 tablespoons seasoned breadcrumbs
4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets, skinned (1 inch thick)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Preparation
Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Set aside.
Combine breadcrumbs and halibut in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and shake to coat; set aside.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add fillets; cook 4 minutes on each side or until halibut flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove halibut from skillet; set aside, and keep ... {Tags: asian, seafood, white fish} {More...}
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30 Apr 2007
1½ pounds large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup "tradizionale" Balsamic Vinegar or Faux Aged Balsamic Vinegar (see recipe below)
Fleur de Sel, sea salt, or coarse salt to taste*
1 tablespoon snipped chives, chervil leaves, or minced Italian parsley for garnish
* This is a good place to use the wonderful Fleur de Sel salt.
Mix the shrimp with the garlic and olive oil in a bowl and set aside to marinate for half an hour. Heat a skillet large enough to hold the shrimp and when it's hot, add the butter. When the ... {Tags: seafood, shrimp} {More...}
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24 Apr 2007
From Weight Watchers. Points: 6
Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp cilantro dried
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp vinegar balsamic
2 cup mixed greens
5 oz cooked shrimp cleaned
1/2 cup canned water chestnuts thinly sliced
3 oz high-fiber roll(s)
Instructions Combine oil, cilantro, lime juice and vinegar, set aside. Place greens, shrimp and waterchestnuts in a bowl. Toss with dressing and enjoy with roll. {Tags: seafood, shrimp} {More...}
