Category Archives: fish & shellfish

Shrimp Risotto with Chive Gremolata

By Ali | Published: October 30, 2012

Growing up, risotto was a comfort food that my mom made often. Nowadays, I often associate comfort food with being really easy to whip up. While risotto can be a bit more time consuming than my stand by comfort food choices, it is still a winner nonetheless, especially this variety. This is one of my [...]

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Grilled Salmon with Oregano Oil & Avocado Tzatziki Sauce

By Ali | Published: March 29, 2012

I love a good sauce. Especially when it has ingredients like avocados and greek yogurt in it. Yum-o. I would like this sauce as a dip, it definitely has a hefty consistency perfect for dipping big crunchy pita chips. This is a great dinner that is easy to execute and has a fresh and tasty [...]

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Talapia with Blood Orange Salsa

By Ali | Published: January 22, 2012

Thanks to Jessica over at How Sweet It Is, I have had a week filled with blood oranges. I have bought them on two separate occasions over the past 7 days and have yet to have a day go by without eating one! They are so delicious, and the fact that they are only around [...]

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Grilled Salmon with Corn, Shiitakes & Balsamic Sauce

By Ali | Published: January 9, 2012

This delicious and hearty salmon dish really satisfies. We massively reduced the amount of butter called for in the original recipe because it really doesn’t need that much. This dish is perfect in the summer when fresh corn is abundant, but is still delicious when made with frozen corn. You get a little taste of [...]

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Snazzy Birthday Dinner!

By Ali | Published: October 29, 2011

Now as anyone who reads this blog knows by now, food is pretty important around here. So, naturally, we pull out all of the stops around birthdays, holidays and other special occasions. I had been muttering about fall themed risotto dishes – sweet potato and pumpkin, of course – so Mama Cheater Bite pulled out [...]

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Seared Cod with Spicy Mussel Aioli

By Ali | Published: September 14, 2011

If you love fish and mussels, this dish is really amazing. The flavors of the seafood really shine, without a lot of work or ingredients. The essential component to this dish is fantastic quality seafood. Make sure to go to a local market that is known for their quality of fish, or Whole Foods. Don’t [...]

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Warm Shrimp Salad

By Ali | Published: August 17, 2011

Another fantastic, light, easy summer dish. Shrimp is a big deal in this house lately, as I’m sure you can see! All of the flavors and textures come together beautifully in this salad. You will need: 2 pounds large shrimp (21-30) per pound, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons [...]

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Grilled Spice-Rubbed Shrimp “Nicoise” Salad

By Ali | Published: August 14, 2011

Quite simply, this salad is a beauty. It’s pretty clear that this is the summer of seafood and salads. I really love Bobby Flay’s spin on the classic nicoise salad and using a spice-rubbed shrimp and kicking up the the vinaigrette with the rich salinity of anchovy paste. This is another easy, light dinner for a hot [...]

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Scallops with Creamed Corn and Grilled Tomato Relish

By Ali | Published: August 11, 2011

This is truly summer in a dish. The combination of basil, corn and tomatoes is just the best of summer and is so delicious atop sea scallops. The direct heat of the grill caramelizes the outside of the scallops perfectly, enhancing their sweetness. It’s really a fantastic dinner for a hot summer day! Grilled Tomato [...]

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Teriyaki Salmon with Mirin Cucumber Salad

By Ali | Published: August 7, 2011

Yikes, I sort of fell of the face of the earth there for a week! Sorry for the massive delay in posting, life is quite busy at the moment. I never realized how time consuming it is to search for a job! Despite the lack of blogging, there is certainly NOT a lack of cooking [...]