Shrimp Asparagus Salad

sfd_shraspShrimp Asparagus Salad – This succulent, simple, shrimp salad recipe, has the healthy addition of asparagus, is served chilled, and even comes with it’s very own salad dressing, recipe included. The tasty, fresh, dressing, is an oil, vinegar and herb medley, which enhances the flavor of the shrimp and asparagus perfectly. A quick and easy, chilled seafood salad recipe, that is absolutely delicious.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Shrimp, Asparagus
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Shrimp Asparagus Salad

1 lb Shrimp shelled and cleaned
1 1/2 lb Cleaned asparagus
1 Thin lemon slice
1/4 c Sliced green onion
2 tb Minced parsley
1 md Diced tomato
Lettuce leaves
1 oz Grated Monterey jack cheese

DRESSING
1/2 c Salad oil
4 tb Vinegar
1/4 ts Salt
Dash cayenne
1/8 ts Pepper
1 tb Parsley
1 tb Basil
1 tb Oregano
1 tb Chervil

Directions to make Shrimp Asparagus Salad

Step 1:Cook shrimp; drain and set aside. Cook asparagus until crisp- tender; drain well. Place shrimp, asparagus and lemon slice in mixing bowl. Pour herb dressing over all, cover and chill well, stirring once or twice.
Step 2:Combine onion, parsley and tomato. To serve, drain shrimp asparagus mixture and arrange on plate with lettuce and cheese. Serve with tomato mixture.
Step 3:DRESSING: Combine oil, vinegar, salt, cayenne, pepper, parsley, basil, chervil and oregano.

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Velvety Warm Mustard Pepper Sauce

sfdpbVelvety Warm Mustard Pepper Sauce – This creamy, Southern style, mustard sauce recipe is absolutely heavenly when served with seafood. First blended, and then simmered stove top, this sauce has an original mix of creamy and fiery all at the same time. Be sure to let us know if you liked this quick and easy recipe as much as we did.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Velvety Warm Mustard Pepper Sauce

1 c Chopped mustard greens OR Swiss Chard
1/2 c Coarsely chopped green pepper
1 lg Red-ripe tomato, cored,quartered
1/4 c Loosely packed chopped cilantro
2 Fresh hot green chiles,stemmed, seeded
2 Garlic cloves, peeled
1 tb Mild olive oil
1/2 ts Ground cumin
1/2 ts Ground coriander
1 tb Dijon-style mustard
1 ts Sugar
1/2 ts Salt, or to taste
1/3 c Heavy cream

**A full recipe of this sauce is enough for about 1 1/2 pounds of cooked fish, seafood or firm cubed tofu.

Directions to make Velvety Warm Mustard Pepper Sauce

Step 1:Place greens, pepper, tomato, cilantro, chiles and garlic in a blender or food processor and process until smoothly pureed. Set aside.
Step 2:Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pureed mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until sauce is thick, 12 to 15 minutes.
Step 3:Makes about 2 cups.

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Broiled Salmon with Lime and Cilantro

sfd_slmnBroiled Salmon with Lime and Cilantro – This secretly simple, light, broiled salmon recipe is one of the quickest we have. Broiled in under 10 Minutes, and only 10-15 minutes of prep, makes this another, “Less Than 30 Minute” meal. Fresh squeezed lime juice and loads of fresh, flavorful cilantro, and of course garlic, give this quick and easy seafood recipe , it’s light irresistable, flavor.    

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 7-10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Salmon Steak
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Broiled Salmon with Lime and Cilantro

1/2 c Cilantro leaves,finely chopped
1 Garlic clove,lg,fine chopped
2 tb Lime juice
1 tb Olive oil
1/2 ts Salt
4 Salmon steaks,3/4 inch thick

Directions to make Broiled Salmon with Lime and Cilantro

Step 1:Combine cilantro, garlic, lime juice, oil and salt in bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons. Pour remainder over fish on plate. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes
Step 2:Spray broiler rack with nonstick cooking spray. Place salmon on rack. Brush with 1 tablespoons marinade
Step 3:Broil 6 inches from heat for 3-4 minutes. Turn steaks over. Brush with remaining tablespoon marinade. Broil 3 more minutes or until cooked through

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Baked Trout with Yogurt and Herbs

troutBaked Trout with Yogurt and Herbs – This fabulous, baked fish recipe is an herbed, creamy sensation! Whole , fresh trout, a subtle change from seafood, is oven baked with an out of this world fresh herb medley, and thick, rich yogurt and cream. The fragrant herbs also give this quick and easy fish recipe a very appetizing cooking aroma.

Cook Time: 20-25 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Trout
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Baked Trout with Yogurt and Herbs

6 6-8 oz trouts
7 1/2 fl Greek strained yogurt
2 1/2 fl Whipping cream
2 tb Fresh chopped parsley
2 tb Chopped chives
2 tb Chopped fennel
1 ts Fresh chopped thyme
1 ts Fresh chopped oregano
1 ts Fresh chopped tarragon
Clarified or unsalted butter

Directions to make Baked Trout with Yogurt and Herbs

Step 1:Make a frying pan very hot, barely smear it with fat and fry the fish briefly, one or two at a time, just long enough to brown their skins well on both sides. Transfer the fish to the ovenproof dish, arranging them neatly. Cover and store in a cool place.
Step 2:Chop the herbs and mix them gently in a small saucepan. Measure the yogurt and cream and pour them over the herbs. Add plenty of pepper and some salt and stir to mix well. Cover and leave to infuse.
Step 3:About 1/2 hour before you plan to serve the trout, bring the yogurt-and- herb mixture very slowly to simmering point, stirring all the while. Pour mixture over the fish, cover the dish and bake at 350 F (180 C) gas mark 4 for 20-25 minutes until the fish are piping hot and cooked through

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Grilled Garlic Herb Shrimp Skewers

sfd3Grilled Garlic Herb Shrimp Skewers – This simple yet dynamic recipe for BBQ shrimp cooks in just 5 minutes! The secret is in the homemade marinade, recipe included, that is a nice light mix of fresh herbs, garlic, and citrus. Feel free to substitute the herbs for your favorites, and may we suggest serving these great grilled seafood recipe with healthy rice and a side salad?

Cook Time: 5 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Grilled Garlic Herb Shrimp Skewers

1/2 c (1 stick) butter,melted
1/4 c Olive oil
1/4 c Minced fresh herbs, (parsley,thyme and cilantro)
3 tb Fresh lemon juice
3 lg Garlic cloves,crushed
1 tb Minced shallot
Salt and pepper,freshly ground
1 1/2 lb medium large shrimp,unpeeled
Spinach leaves
Lemon slices

Directions to make Grilled Garlic Herb Shrimp Skewers

Step 1:Combine first 8 ingredients in large bowl. Mix in shrimp.Marinate at room temperature 1 hour or in the refrigerator 5 hours,stirring occasionally.
Step 2:Prepare barbecue with medium hot coals. Thread shrimp on narrow skewers
Step 3:Grill until just opaque,about 2 minutes per side. Line platter with spinach. Arrange skewers on platter. Garnish with lemon and serve.

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Breaded Crab with Asian Dipping Sauce

 Breaded Crab with Asian Dipping Sauce – With this fragrant soft shell crab and dip recipe, you are able to savor the unique combination of “sweet with heat”, Asian dip and luscious, battered crab. All the work is in the prep for this seafood recipe, as the crab itself is very quick cooking, only 5 Minutes! Try the sauce with other fish as well.

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Main Ingredient: Soft Shell Crab
Difficulty Level: 3

Ingredients to make Breaded Crab with Asian Dipping Sauce

Beer Batter:
1 cup all purpose flour plus extra for dusting
12 ounces beer, reserving 4 ounces to thin batter if necessary
Asian Dipping Sauce:
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons thai fish sauce
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 scallion, thinly sliced
2 thin slices a habenero, or jalapeno chili, depending on desired degree of heat
4 small to medium soft shell crabs, cleaned and rinsed
milk for soaking crabs
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Oil for frying
Scallion brushes, cilantro and lime wedges for garnish

Directions to make Breaded Crab with Asian Dipping Sauce

Step 1:Put the flour into a bowl and make a well in the center. Pour 1 cup of the beer into the well and whisk until the mixture is just combined. Strain the batter through a sieve into a clean bowl and let it rest, covered, for 1 hour. Before using batter, whisk in additional beer, if necessary, to achieve desired consistency.
Step 2:In a small bowl whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce and honey until dissolved. Add the water, garlic, scallion and chili slices. Set aside.
Step 3:Place cleaned crabs in a shallow dish and add enough milk to cover. Soak crabs for 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 4:In a heavy deep pan heat 2-inches of peanut oil to 350 degrees F. Season the cr abs with salt and pepper. Dust the crabs with flour, shaking off any excess. Coat and fry crabs two at a time. Dip each crab into the beer batter and allow extra batter to drip back into bowl. Carefully lower the crabs into the heated oil and fry until golden brown, turning once, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer fried crabs to paper towels to drain. Repeat process with remaining two crabs. Arrange crabs on individual serving plates. Garnish with scallion, cilantro,and lime wedges. Serve immediately with dipping sauce on the side.

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Marinated Tuna Steaks

 Marinated Tuna Steaks – Marvelous, marinated tuna steaks, saturated with a sweet and spicy marinade, with an Asian influence, that is also homemeade. A simple 30 minute seafood recipe, that is perfect to enjoy outdoors with friends, as it is BBQ’d, and is the perfect ending to any day!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 8-10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Tuna Steak
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Marinated Tuna Steaks

1/2 cup pineapple or other tropical fruit preserves
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick

Directions to make Marinated Tuna Steaks

Step 1:To prepare marinade, combine preserves, hoisin, lime juice, cilantro, ginger, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Stir well. Pour into a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl; toss tuna with marinade to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Step 2:Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
Step 3:Remove tuna steaks from marinade, shake off excess, and discard remaining marinade. Cook on preheated grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook – the tuna should be lightly browned on the outside but still slightly pink in the middle. Serve immediately.

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Cheesy Seafood Cioppino

 Cheesy Seafood Cioppino - This marvelous seafood soup is very, very filling. With the irresistable combination of the three meats; shrimp, lobster tail and sausage, how could it not be hearty! And no soup is complete without fresh, chunks of veggies, so we added those too! Did we mention how quick and easy it is?

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Main Ingredient: Lobster, Shrimp, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Cheesy Seafood Cioppino

1/2 lb Sweet, Mild Italian Sausage, thinly sliced
2 tb Olive Oil
1 lg Onion, Chopped
1 md Green Bell Pepper, Coarsely chopped
1 lg Clove Garlic; Minced
32 oz Beef Broth, 2 16-oz Cans
28 oz Tomatoes, Chopped, Undrained
8 oz Tomato Sauce, 1 can
1/2 c Dry Red Wine
1 lb Medium Shrimp; Deveined And Shelled
1 1/2 c Zucchini, Sliced
1 c Carrots, Sliced
3/4 c Celery, Diagonally Sliced
2 md Lobster Tails; Cooked,Shelled, And Sliced Into -1/2-Inch Pieces
1 1/2 c Fusilli Pasta; Cooked And Drained
1/4 c Fresh Parsley,,Chopped
1/2 ts Dried Basil, Crushed
12 oz Jarlsberg Cheese,Shredded

Directions to make Cheesy Seafood Cioppino

Step 1:In a large saucepan, brown the sausage in the oil. Add the onion, Green Pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion is transparent.
Step 2:Add the beef broth, tomatoes with the juice, tomato sauce, wine, shrimp, zucchini, carrots and celery. Simmer until the vegetables are tender and the shrimp is cooked, about 10 minutes. Add the lobster, pasta, parsley, basil, cooking until heated through.
Step 3:TO SERVE: Spoon the soup into 8 individual ovenproof crocks. Evenly top each with the cheese. Broil, 4 to 5-inches from the heat source, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

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Fish Filled Avocado

 Fish Filled Avocado – The tantalizing taste of crab, made into a chunky seafood salad, positively loaded fresh fruit and veggies, herbs and flavor! Dark green avocados are hollowed out and used to present this creamy salad.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Servings: 2
Main Ingredient: Fruit, Crab
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Fish Filled Avocado

2 Avocados
1/2 lb Crabmeat
1 ds Hot pepper sauce
1/4 c Minced celery
Mayonnaise, Lemon juice, salt, pepper, shredded lettuce
4 Hard cooked eggs, chopped
4 Anchovy fillets
4 Strips pimiento
1 Lemon, cut in 4 wedges
1 Tomato, cut in 4 wedges
Black olives
Parsley sprigs
HERBED MAYONNAISE DRESSING
1 c Mayonnaise
1 ds Tarragon
1 ds Chervil
2 T Chopped chives
2 T Tomato puree (or more)

Directions to make Fish Filled Avocado

Step 1:Combine 1 cup mayonnaise, tarragon, chervil and chives. Add just enough tomato puree to give dressing a pourable consistency and delicate color. Set aside.
Step 2:To make salad, cut avocados in halves and remove seeds. Flake crabmeat and combine with hot pepper sauce, celery and enough mayonnaise to moisten. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Step 3:Place avocado halves on shredded lettuce, fill with crab mixture and sprinkle generously with chopped eggs. Garnish with anchovies, pimiento strips, lemon and tomato wedges, olives and parsley. Serve dressing on side.

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Citrus Salsa and Swordfish

 Citrus Salsa and Swordfish – Swordfish lovers, we didn’t forget about you! We warn you however, this will soon replace your current favorite seafood, it’s that good! Cooked on the barbeque, for that unmistakable flavor of the outdoors, then smothered in a very colorful, fresh, fruit salsa.

Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Swordfish, Citrus Salsa
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Citrus Salsa and Swordfish

4 5-oz swordfish steaks
1 Ruby red grapefruit, peeled
2 Oranges, peeled & sectioned
2 Limes, peeled & sectioned
1 Lemons, peeled & sectioned
1 c Red, green, and yellow bell peppers
1 md Red onion, finely diced
1 tb Fresh Cilantro, chopped
1 tb Fresh Mint, chopped
1 oz Tequila
1 tb Corn oil
1 ds Salt
1 ds Black pepper

Directions to make Citrus Salsa and Swordfish

Step 1:Prepare the Citrus Salsa– Mix all ingredients except swordfish, corn oil, salt, and pepper and let marinate for a couple of hours.
Step 2:Grill the Swordfish– Season the swordfish steaks with salt and pepper to personal taste. Brush lightly with one tablespoon corn oil. Grill.

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