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Thursday, December 31, 2015

light and crispy fried halibut

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • oil for frying
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 (8 ounce) package panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 pound halibut, cut into 2-inch squares

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • whisk eggs, milk, and flour together in a shallow bowl. stir panko bread crumbs and seasoned bread crumbs together in another bowl.
  • gently dip halibut squares into egg mixture, the press gently into bread crumbs mixture to generously coat completely. place breaded halibut in a single layer on a plate while breading the rest.
  • cook halibut in preheated oil until golden brown and crisp on the outside, 4 to 6 minutes.

baked parmesan tilapia

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup prepared ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • cooking spray
  • 8 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat an oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
  • line an 11-17-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • mix milk and ranch dressing in a shallow bowl. place flour in a separate shallow bowl; set aside.
  • whisk together bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, black pepper, celery salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, and basil in a bowl.
  • spray bread crumb mixture with cooking spray until damp, then whisk bread crumbs. repeat spraying and whisking 3 more times to lightly moisten crumb mixture with cooking spray.
  • transfer crumb mixture to a large resealable plastic bag.
  • gently press tilapia fillets into the flour to coat, and shake off the excess flour.
  • dip the fillets into the ranch dressing mixture.
  • place all the fillets into the resealable plastic bag; seal bag and shake to coat fish with bread crumb mixture.
  • arrange tilapia on prepared baking sheet. lightly spray the breaded fish with cooking spray.
  • bake in the preheated oven until the fish is easily flaked with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.

Lemon Pepper Catfish

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
  • 4 eggs
  • 6 (6 ounce) fillets catfish
  • 1/4 cup margarine

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • combine flour, cornmeal and lemon pepper spice; set aside. in a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs.
  • in a large frying pan, melt margarine over medium-high heat.
  • working one at a time, dip filets in egg and dredge in flour until well coated. cook in hot margarine, turning once, until brown on both sides. drain briefly on paper towels and serve.

nana's tuna casserole surprise

Ingredients

  • Servings: 15
  • 1 (12 ounce) can chunk light tuna in water, drained
  • 2 cups multigrain flake cereal
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom or celery soup, undiluted
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • mix the tuna, cereal, onion, mushroom soup, and olive oil together in a bowl until blended. spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish. sprinkle evenly with cheese and peanuts.
  • bake in preheated oven until cheese melts, about 30 minutes. cut into squares to serve.

Roasted Yams

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 large yam, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line a baking sheet or shallow baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • arrange slices of potato in the prepared pan so they are overlapping slightly. season with salt and pepper and then drizzle olive oil over them as evenly as possible.
  • bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and have begun to wrinkle around the edges, about 30 minutes.

lime-marinated mahi mahi

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 2 (4 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
  • 2 twists lime zest (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • whisk the extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, lime juice, and grated lime zest together in a bowl to make the marinade.
  • place the mahi mahi fillets in the marinade and turn to coat; allow to marinate at least 15 minutes.
  • cook on the preheated grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • garnish with the twists of lime zest to serve.

ginger salmon

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 pound salmon fillets

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in a small bowl, blend olive oil, honey, dijon mustard and ginger
  • brush salmon fillets evenly with the olive oil mixture. place in a medium baking dish. bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Pecan-crusted Walleye

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup ground pecan meal
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets walleye
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • beat the egg with the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt until evenly mixed. spread the pecan meal into a shallow dish. dip the walleye fillets into the egg mixture, then press into the pecan flour.
  • heat the butter and vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. place the walleye fillets into the pan. cook until golden brown on both sides and the fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Grilled Salmon Steaks With Savory Blueberry Sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon steaks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • pour 1/2 cup chicken stock, vinegar, orange juice, and honey into a saucepan. bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium. dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup of chicken stock, and stir into the simmering sauce. cook and stir until the sauce thickens and turns clear, 1 to 2 minutes. stir in the blueberries and chives, and keep warm over low heat.
  • preheat grill to medium high-heat.
  • brush salmon with oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. serve with blueberry sauce.

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Potato Waffles

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • cook and stir onion and garlic in the melted butter until onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • combine onion mixture, mashed potatoes, flour, eggs, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until well blended.
  • scoop 1/4 to 1/2 cup batter (depending on size of waffle iron) into the center of waffle iron and close lid. cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

Grilled Salmon I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
  • lemon pepper to taste
  • garlic powder to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 16 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 31 mins

  • season salmon fillets with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
  • in a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil until sugar is dissolved. place fish in a large resealable plastic bag with the soy sauce mixture, seal, and turn to coat. refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • preheat grill for medium heat.
  • lightly oil grill grate. place salmon on the preheated grill, and discard marinade. cook salmon for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

broiled tilapia parmesan

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
  • 2 pounds tilapia fillets

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • preheat your oven's broiler. grease a broiling pan or line pan with aluminum foil.
  • in a small bowl, mix together the parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise and lemon juice. season with dried basil, pepper, onion powder and celery salt. mix well and set aside.
  • arrange fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan. broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. flip the fillets over and broil for a couple more minutes. remove the fillets from the oven and cover them with the parmesan cheese mixture on the top side. broil for 2 more minutes or until the topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. be careful not to over cook the fish.

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Peas With Mushrooms

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • cook peas according to package directions. set aside.
  • melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. saute onion and garlic in butter until tender, about 5 minutes. stir in the peas and mushrooms, then season with sugar, salt, thyme and pepper. reduce heat to low, and cook just until heated through.

zoni

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (4 inch) piece dashi kombu (dried kelp)
  • 1 cup bonito shavings (dry fish flakes)
  • 1/4 cup spinach, rinsed and sliced
  • 2/3 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon
  • 4 frozen toasted mochi squares, thawed
  • 4 naruto (fish paste stick with a red spiral pattern)
  • 4 slices yuzu (citron) peel

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

  • to make dashi: rinse kelp and pat dry. place kelp in a medium size pot, along with the 3 cups of water. steep in the water for 3 hours.
  • after steeping, bring the water with kelp in it to a boil. then remove and discard the kelp. remove the water from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  • place the fish flakes in a pot of water. bring the pot of water to a boil. when the shavings have sunk to the bottom of the pot, strain, reserving the liquid. this is the dashi, the basic broth for japanese soups and dishes.
  • while making the dashi, place the spinach in a small pot of water and bring to a boil. when the spinach is cooked, drain well.
  • pour salt, thin soy sauce and in the heated dashi. ladle the soup into bowls for servings. into each bowl place one piece each of mochi cake, spinach and fish paste. put a piece of citrus rind in each bowl.

e-z marinated swordfish

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 fresh swordfish fillets

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • in a medium bowl, stir together the lime juice, white vinegar, salt, pepper, ginger, basil, thyme, parsley, hot pepper sauce, cayenne pepper, and oil. place the fish fillets into the bowl, cover, and marinate for at least 10 minutes, or preferably up to 3 hours.
  • preheat broiler or an outdoor grill for high heat.
  • place fish the grill or a broiling pan. discard marinade. grill or broil fish about five minutes each side, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

almond and parmesan crusted tilapia

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup buttery spread (such as smart balance®), softened
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-fat olive oil mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as old bay®)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 pound tilapia fillets

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. line a broiling pan with aluminum foil or spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  • heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • mix parmesan cheese, garlic, buttery spread, almonds, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, basil, black pepper, onion powder, and celery salt together in a bowl.
  • arrange tilapia fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan; cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • broil in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 minutes. flip fillets, cover pan with aluminum foil, and broil for 2 to 3 more minutes. remove aluminum foil and cover fillets with parmesan cheese mixture. broil in the oven until fish flakes easily with a fork and topping is browned, about 2 more minutes.

baked trout saratoga

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 (4 pound) whole trout, cleaned
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup white
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • 4 sprigs fresh parsley

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c). lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking dish. season the trout inside and out with salt and pepper to taste, and place in baking dish.
  • in a large bowl, combine tomatoes, olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, and minced garlic. spread evenly over the fish.
  • bake for 35 minutes, or until fish flakes easily. baste during baking with . serve garnished with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs.

baked haddock with spinach and tomatoes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup thinly sliced onion
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds haddock fillets
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced italian plum tomatoes, juices reserved
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly butter a 2-quart casserole or baking dish large enough to hold haddock fillets in a single layer.
  • melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onion slices, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. stir in spinach and nutmeg and cook for about 3 minutes.
  • arrange haddock fillets in baking dish. spoon equal portions of the spinach mixture between the fillets. spoon drained tomatoes around fillets and sprinkle with the thyme, tarragon and salt.
  • bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • while fish is baking, make the sauce. if necessary add enough water to reserved tomato liquid to make 1 cup. in the skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. stir in the minced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. add 3/4 cup of the tomato juice to the onions. bring mixture to a boil. whisk the cornstarch into the remaining 1/4 cup juice, then add to the skillet. reduce heat and simmer, stirring, until sauce thickens slightly. pour sauce over baked fillets and serve.

acapulco grouper

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 (6 ounce) grouper fillets
  • 1/3 cup tequila
  • 1/2 cup orange liqueur
  • 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large cloves garlic, peeled
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 pinch white sugar
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 2 mins

  • place fish in a shallow baking dish. in a bowl, stir together the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, and olive oil. pour mixture over fillets, and rub into fish. cover, and refrigerate for 1/2 hour, turning the fillets once.
  • preheat the grill for high heat.
  • in a medium bowl, toss together the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and sugar. season to taste with salt. set salsa aside.
  • remove fillets from marinade, and pat dry. brush the fillets with oil, and sprinkle with ground black pepper. in a small saucepan, boil remaining marinade for several minutes. remove from heat, and strain out garlic cloves. set aside to cool.
  • grill fish for 4 minutes per side, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. transfer fillets to a serving dish. transfer the fish to a serving plate. spoon salsa over the fish, and drizzle with the cooked marinade to serve.

grilled lime cilantro ahi with honey glaze

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 pound yellowfin tuna fillets
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, garlic, ginger, and 1/4 cup cilantro. add tuna fillets, and turn to coat evenly. let marinate for several hours in the refrigerator.
  • preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. in a small bowl, mix together honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 tablespoons cilantro; set aside.
  • when grill is hot, reduce heat to low, and place tuna fillets on grate. close lid, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. flip fillets over carefully, and close lid again for another minute to sear fish. open lid, and continue cooking until barely done, basting frequently with marinade. when fish is almost cooked through, brush the honey glaze over both sides of fish, and remove from grill.

Southern Fried Catfish

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound catfish fillets, cut in strips
  • 1 1/2 cups fine cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as old bay™
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • in a small bowl, mix buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper. pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold the fillets. spread fish in one layer over bottom of pan, turning to coat each side, and set aside to marinate.
  • in a 2 gallon resealable plastic bag, combine the cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning. add fish to mixture, a few fillets at a time, and tumble gently to coat evenly.
  • heat oil in deep fryer to 365 degrees f (185 degrees c).
  • deep fry fillets until golden brown, about 3 minutes. avoid overcrowding so fillets have room to brown properly. fish should be slightly crisp outside, and moist and flaky inside. drain on paper towels.

Monday, December 28, 2015

Spinach Saute

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/8 cup water
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and stemmed
  • 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 18 mins

  • bring the water to a boil in a skillet over medium heat. add spinach all at once, and reduce heat slightly. cover, and let cook for about 3 minutes, or until spinach is not quite tender.
  • stir in the cream cheese and lemon juice, and season with salt. cook, stirring, until the cream cheese is melted and well blended. serve immediately.

chicken massaman curry

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons curry paste
  • 1 (3/4 inch thick) slice ginger, minced
  • 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 3 cups peeled, cubed potatoes
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. stir in curry paste and minced ginger; cook and stir for 2 minutes. stir in the cubed chicken, and cook until the pieces turn white on the outside, about 3 minutes.
  • stir in brown sugar, fish sauce, tamarind paste, peanut butter, potatoes, and coconut milk. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender and the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. add the lime juice and cook for an additional 5 minutes before serving.

trout amandine

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 whole (10 ounce) trout, pan-dressed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
  • 8 slices lemon, for garnish

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • rinse and pat dry trout. season inside and out with salt and pepper to taste. dredge trout in flour.
  • heat 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over high heat until melted. add trout and brown both sides. lower heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. remove trout to a serving plate and keep warm.
  • wipe out pan and add 2 tablespoons butter. cook butter over medium heat until it just begins to brown. add the almonds and brown.
  • pour sauce and almonds over fish and sprinkle with lemon juice and parsley. garnish with fresh lemon slices.

Mediterranean Tilapia

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
  • 2 tilapia fillets
  • 1 tablespoon oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted and chopped

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). in a small bowl, stir together the sun-dried tomatoes, olives and capers. set aside.
  • place the tilapia fillets side by side in a baking dish. drizzle with oil and lemon juice.
  • bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the fish flakes with a fork. check after 10 minutes, so as not to overcook, or the fish may be dry. when fish is done, top with the tomato mixture, and serve.

ginger glazed mahi mahi

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 37 mins

  • in a shallow glass dish, stir together the honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, ginger, garlic and olive oil. season fish fillets with salt and pepper, and place them into the dish. if the fillets have skin on them, place them skin side down. cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate.
  • heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. remove fish from the dish, and reserve marinade. fry fish for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning only once, until fish flakes easily with a fork. remove fillets to a serving platter and keep warm.
  • pour reserved marinade into the skillet, and heat over medium heat until the mixture reduces to a glaze consistently. spoon glaze over fish, and serve immediately.

Lemon Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 2 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
  • 1 lemon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • season salmon fillets on both sides with lemon pepper.
  • in a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. stir in garlic. place salmon in pan. cook for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, or until fish flakes when tested with a fork. flip fillets halfway through cooking to brown on both sides. sprinkle with lemon juice before serving.

crispy baked walleye

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup instant mashed potato flakes
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets walleye

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • preheat an oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). grease a baking sheet.
  • beat the eggs and water together in a bowl until smooth; set aside. combine the bread crumbs, potato flakes, and parmesan cheese in a separate bowl with the seasoned salt until evenly mixed. dip the walleye fillets into the beaten egg, then press into the bread crumb mixture. place the prepared baking sheet.
  • bake in the preheated oven until the fish is opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

Potato Waffles

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • cook and stir onion and garlic in the melted butter until onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • combine onion mixture, mashed potatoes, flour, eggs, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until well blended.
  • scoop 1/4 to 1/2 cup batter (depending on size of waffle iron) into the center of waffle iron and close lid. cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

Sunday, December 27, 2015

smoked bluefish pate ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless smoked bluefish
  • 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • puree the bluefish, cream cheese, butter and in a food processor. mix in the onion, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper. blend well using the pulse setting. transfer the mixture to a medium serving bowl, and chill until serving.

Lemon Garlic Tilapia

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • rinse tilapia fillets under cool water, and pat dry with paper towels.
  • place fillets in baking dish. pour lemon juice over fillets, then drizzle butter on top. sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and pepper.
  • bake in preheated oven until the fish is white and flakes when pulled apart with a fork, about 30 minutes.

Grilled Salmon I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
  • lemon pepper to taste
  • garlic powder to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 16 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 31 mins

  • season salmon fillets with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
  • in a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil until sugar is dissolved. place fish in a large resealable plastic bag with the soy sauce mixture, seal, and turn to coat. refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • preheat grill for medium heat.
  • lightly oil grill grate. place salmon on the preheated grill, and discard marinade. cook salmon for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Fiery Fish Tacos With Crunchy Corn Salsa

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 cups cooked corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup peeled, diced jicama
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced and zested
  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons salt, or to taste
  • 6 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 corn tortillas, warmed
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat grill for high heat.
  • in a medium bowl, mix together corn, red onion, jicama, red bell pepper, and cilantro. stir in lime juice and zest.
  • in a small bowl, combine cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, and salt.
  • brush each fillet with olive oil, and sprinkle with spices to taste.
  • arrange fillets on grill grate, and cook for 3 minutes per side. for each fiery fish taco, top two corn tortillas with fish, sour cream, and corn salsa.

smoked salmon chowder

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 10 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 3 carrots, finely chopped
  • 5 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 6 cups fish stock
  • salt to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dried dill weed
  • 8 red potatoes, cubed
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup white (optional)
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 pounds flaked or chopped smoked salmon
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • place the bacon into a large pot set over medium heat. cook for a few minutes to release some of the drippings, then add the onions and celery. cook and stir until bacon is crisp and onions and celery are tender.
  • put in the carrots, green onions, and parsley and then pour in the water and fish stock. season the soup with salt, pepper and dill. cover and simmer over low heat until carrots are tender, about 15 minutes. add the potatoes and simmer for another 20 minutes, or until tender.
  • meanwhile, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. stir in the flour until smooth. continue to cook and stir until the mixture is light brown. pour in a little bit of the milk to thin the roux, then pour it into the pot with the vegetables. pour the rest of the milk into the pot and heat through, stirring constantly.
  • when the soup has thickened slightly, stir in the white if using. mix in the lemon juice, smoked salmon and corn. cook over medium heat until hot but not boiling. ladle into soup bowls to serve.

Saturday, December 26, 2015

Pan-poached Alaskan Salmon Piccata

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • bring water and lemon juice to a boil in medium-sized skillet. stir in chicken bouillon granules. reduce heat to a simmer and place salmon fillets in pan. cover and simmer over low heat, 10 minutes per inch of thickness, measured at thickest part; or until fish flakes when tested with a fork. remove salmon from pan; keep salmon warm.
  • boil remaining liquid in the skillet until it is reduced to approximately 1/4 cup. whisk in butter and stir in capers. spoon sauce over fish. season with pepper and sprinkle with parsley.

broiled tilapia parmesan

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
  • 2 pounds tilapia fillets

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • preheat your oven's broiler. grease a broiling pan or line pan with aluminum foil.
  • in a small bowl, mix together the parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise and lemon juice. season with dried basil, pepper, onion powder and celery salt. mix well and set aside.
  • arrange fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan. broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. flip the fillets over and broil for a couple more minutes. remove the fillets from the oven and cover them with the parmesan cheese mixture on the top side. broil for 2 more minutes or until the topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. be careful not to over cook the fish.

maple mahi mahi

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 (4 ounce) fillets mahi mahi fillets, rinsed and patted dry

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  • stir the maple syrup, seasoning, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
  • brush the maple syrup mixture over the mahi mahi fillets.
  • cook the mahi mahi in the hot oil until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Grilled Salmon I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
  • lemon pepper to taste
  • garlic powder to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 16 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 31 mins

  • season salmon fillets with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
  • in a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil until sugar is dissolved. place fish in a large resealable plastic bag with the soy sauce mixture, seal, and turn to coat. refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • preheat grill for medium heat.
  • lightly oil grill grate. place salmon on the preheated grill, and discard marinade. cook salmon for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

easy cheesy crawfish dip

Ingredients

  • Servings: 25
  • 2 pounds processed cheese food (such as velveeta®), cubed
  • 1 teaspoon condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup butter, divided
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 pounds peeled crawfish tails
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as ro*tel®)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins

  • place the processed cheese and 1 teaspoon of cream of mushroom soup into a slow cooker. turn the slow cooker to high and set aside.
  • melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion and green pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes. scrape the onion mixture into a bowl and set aside. melt the remaining butter in the skillet along with the garlic. once the garlic begins to sizzle and is aromatic, add the crawfish tails, and season with cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. cook and stir until the crawfish is hot, then stir into the onion and pepper mixture.
  • place the crawfish mixture into a food processor, and process until the mixture is finely ground, or to your desired consistency. stir the crawfish mixture into the slow cooker along with the can of diced tomatoes. cover, and continue to cook 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. once hot, set the slow cooker to low until ready to serve.

Haddock Bubbly Bake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 pounds haddock fillets
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly butter a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • arrange fish fillets in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. layer onion slices over fish. spread cream of mushroom soup over all, and top with shredded cheese.
  • bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until bubbly and fish flakes easily with a fork.

Friday, December 25, 2015

almond and parmesan crusted tilapia

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup buttery spread (such as smart balance®), softened
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-fat olive oil mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as old bay®)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 pound tilapia fillets

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. line a broiling pan with aluminum foil or spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  • heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • mix parmesan cheese, garlic, buttery spread, almonds, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, basil, black pepper, onion powder, and celery salt together in a bowl.
  • arrange tilapia fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan; cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • broil in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 minutes. flip fillets, cover pan with aluminum foil, and broil for 2 to 3 more minutes. remove aluminum foil and cover fillets with parmesan cheese mixture. broil in the oven until fish flakes easily with a fork and topping is browned, about 2 more minutes.

ginger glazed mahi mahi

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 37 mins

  • in a shallow glass dish, stir together the honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, ginger, garlic and olive oil. season fish fillets with salt and pepper, and place them into the dish. if the fillets have skin on them, place them skin side down. cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate.
  • heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. remove fish from the dish, and reserve marinade. fry fish for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning only once, until fish flakes easily with a fork. remove fillets to a serving platter and keep warm.
  • pour reserved marinade into the skillet, and heat over medium heat until the mixture reduces to a glaze consistently. spoon glaze over fish, and serve immediately.

Spicy Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 dried red chile pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). line a medium baking dish with aluminum foil. lightly grease foil.
  • with a mortar and pestle, grind together the garlic, chile pepper, and olive oil. mix into a thick paste with the mustard, lime juice, salt, and pepper. place the salmon fillets in the prepared baking dish, and coat with the paste mixture.
  • bake salmon 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

acapulco grouper

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 (6 ounce) grouper fillets
  • 1/3 cup tequila
  • 1/2 cup orange liqueur
  • 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large cloves garlic, peeled
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 pinch white sugar
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 2 mins

  • place fish in a shallow baking dish. in a bowl, stir together the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, and olive oil. pour mixture over fillets, and rub into fish. cover, and refrigerate for 1/2 hour, turning the fillets once.
  • preheat the grill for high heat.
  • in a medium bowl, toss together the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and sugar. season to taste with salt. set salsa aside.
  • remove fillets from marinade, and pat dry. brush the fillets with oil, and sprinkle with ground black pepper. in a small saucepan, boil remaining marinade for several minutes. remove from heat, and strain out garlic cloves. set aside to cool.
  • grill fish for 4 minutes per side, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. transfer fillets to a serving dish. transfer the fish to a serving plate. spoon salsa over the fish, and drizzle with the cooked marinade to serve.

Accidental Fish

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 (4 ounce) fillets mahi mahi
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 drops louisiana-style hot sauce, or to taste
  • 1 roma tomato, seeded and chopped (optional)
  • 1 green onion, chopped

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • preheat an oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
  • rub the mahi mahi fillets with the olive oil and lay into a baking dish.
  • bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.
  • while the mahi mahi bakes, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • stir the garlic, lemon juice, and hot sauce into the melted butter; simmer together for 1 minute. add the tomato and green onion to the butter mixture; cook and stir until hot. spoon over the baked fish to serve.

tilapia with creamy sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
  • butter flavored cooking spray
  • 4 teaspoons margarine, melted
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 4 teaspoons cream cheese
  • 5 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. place the tilapia fillets on the sheet, and coat them lightly with cooking spray. spoon the melted margarine over each fillet, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. season with lemon pepper and 2 tablespoons of dill.
  • bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  • while the fish is baking, combine the cream cheese, 5 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of dill in a small bowl. heat in the microwave for 1 minute and 10 seconds, then stir to blend.
  • place fillets serving plates, and spoon sauce around them in a decorative fashion.

fried tulingan (mackerel)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (3 1/2) pound whole mackerel, gutted and cleaned
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon tamarind soup base
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • oil for frying

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins

  • combine the mackerel, water, tamarind soup base, and fish sauce in a pot over medium heat. cover and cook at a simmer for about 15 minutes. flip the fish, cover again, and simmer another 15 minutes. remove from heat and allow to sit, covered, for 1 hour.
  • heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). remove the fish from the pot and pat dry with paper towels to remove as much excess moisture as possible.
  • fry the fish in the hot oil until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. serve hot.

Honey Soy Tilapia

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 (3 ounce) fillets tilapia
  • cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • mix the honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and garlic together in a bowl. place the tilapia fillets in the mixture; allow to marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • remove tilapia from marinade, and discard the marinade. place fillets into the prepared baking sheet, and sprinkle the black pepper over the fish.
  • bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Grilled Halibut

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried dill weed (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon white sugar (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 inch-thick halibut steaks

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • stir butter, lemon juice, onion powder, parsley, dill, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; spread evenly over the halibut steaks.
  • cook on preheated grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 6 minutes per side.

grilled cod

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 (8 ounce) fillets cod, cut in half
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion (white part only)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • stack about 15 charcoal briquettes into a grill in a pyramid shape. if desired, drizzle coals lightly with lighter fluid and allow to soak for 1 minute before lighting coals with a match. allow fire to spread to all coals, about 10 minutes, before spreading briquettes out into the grill; let coals burn until a thin layer of white ash covers the coals. lightly oil the grates.
  • season both sides of cod with seasoning, lemon pepper, salt, and black pepper. set fish aside on a plate. heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stir in lemon juice and green onion, and cook until onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
  • place cod oiled grates and grill until fish is browned and flakes easily, about 3 minutes per side; baste with butter mixture frequently while grilling. allow cod to rest off the heat for about 5 minutes before serving.

Fiery Fish Tacos With Crunchy Corn Salsa

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 cups cooked corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup peeled, diced jicama
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced and zested
  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons salt, or to taste
  • 6 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 corn tortillas, warmed
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat grill for high heat.
  • in a medium bowl, mix together corn, red onion, jicama, red bell pepper, and cilantro. stir in lime juice and zest.
  • in a small bowl, combine cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, and salt.
  • brush each fillet with olive oil, and sprinkle with spices to taste.
  • arrange fillets on grill grate, and cook for 3 minutes per side. for each fiery fish taco, top two corn tortillas with fish, sour cream, and corn salsa.

Shrimp Red Thai Curry

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons red thai curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 fresh red chili pepper, seeded and minced
  • 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • in a wok, combine coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce, and minced pepper. slowly bring to a simmer over medium low heat, stirring frequently.
  • reduce heat to low, and add shrimp. cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until prawns are cooked and flavors mellow, about 15 minutes.

Lemon Garlic Tilapia

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • rinse tilapia fillets under cool water, and pat dry with paper towels.
  • place fillets in baking dish. pour lemon juice over fillets, then drizzle butter on top. sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and pepper.
  • bake in preheated oven until the fish is white and flakes when pulled apart with a fork, about 30 minutes.

Grilled Salmon I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
  • lemon pepper to taste
  • garlic powder to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 16 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 31 mins

  • season salmon fillets with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
  • in a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil until sugar is dissolved. place fish in a large resealable plastic bag with the soy sauce mixture, seal, and turn to coat. refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • preheat grill for medium heat.
  • lightly oil grill grate. place salmon on the preheated grill, and discard marinade. cook salmon for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

authentic chinese steamed fish

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (4 pound) whole rockfish, dressed
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced diagonally
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchstick strips
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • fill a large pot 1/2 full with water and place a bamboo steamer with lid on top of the pot. bring to a rolling boil. scrub the scales off of the fish and rinse with cold water. place the fish a small metal plate, belly side down.
  • place into the steamer and cover. cook until the fish is no longer opaque and flakes easily, 10 to 12 minutes. try not to take the lid off the pot until it is done steaming; this will ensure a fully-cooked and tender fish.
  • while the fish is steaming, combine the vegetable oil, green onions, and ginger in a small saucepan. cook over medium-high heat until the ginger . carefully pour the hot oil over the steamed fish. drizzle with soy sauce to serve.

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Simple Salmon With Balsamic Sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless salmon fillets
  • 1/2 cup vegan margarine (such as smart balance®), melted
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
  • dip salmon fillets in melted margarine, covering both sides. place in a baking dish. squeeze lemons evenly over each fillet.
  • whisk balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic together in a bowl; spoon over salmon fillets. sprinkle with parsley; drizzle any remaining butter over fillets.
  • bake in the preheated oven until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 30 minutes. remove from oven and cover with aluminum foil for 3 minutes before serving.

chicken salad with thai-flavored dressing

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 cups rotisserie chicken, skinned and boned, meat shredded into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium celery ribs, cut into small dice
  • 2 medium green onions, sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup chopped honey-roasted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons asian fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  • to serve:
  • boston lettuce
  • sliced cucumbers
  • grated carrots
  • chopped honey-roasted peanuts

Recipe

  • in a medium bowl, mix chicken, celery, green onions and peanuts. in a small bowl, whisk lime juice, fish sauce, ginger, sugar, red pepper, cilantro and mint, plus 2 tbs. water.
  • toss dressing with chicken mixture and serve on a bed of boston lettuce with the suggested accompaniments.

broiled tilapia parmesan

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
  • 2 pounds tilapia fillets

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • preheat your oven's broiler. grease a broiling pan or line pan with aluminum foil.
  • in a small bowl, mix together the parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise and lemon juice. season with dried basil, pepper, onion powder and celery salt. mix well and set aside.
  • arrange fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan. broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. flip the fillets over and broil for a couple more minutes. remove the fillets from the oven and cover them with the parmesan cheese mixture on the top side. broil for 2 more minutes or until the topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. be careful not to over cook the fish.

russell's fish stew

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 stalks celery
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup white
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle clam juice
  • 1/4 cup
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro
  • 1/2 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound white fish, cut into small chunks

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins

  • heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. mix in the celery, onion, carrots, and garlic. cook and stir until onion is tender. stir in the tomatoes, water, , clam juice, and . dissolve bouillon cubes in the stew, and season with red pepper, salt, and pepper. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour.
  • mix the cilantro, shrimp, and fish into the stew. continue cooking 5 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque and fish is easily flaked. remove from heat, and allow to sit 10 minutes before serving.

Catfish Tuscany

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets catfish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 roma tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes, sliced thin

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • preheat broiler to 500 degrees. coat a broiling pan with nonstick cooking spray. brush both sides of fillets with lemon juice, and then sprinkle with salt and pepper. place fillets flat side up on prepared pan.
  • in a small bowl, mix parmesan cheese, butter, and mayonnaise.
  • broil fish about 4 inches from heat for 6 minutes. remove pan from oven, and turn fillets over. spread the cheese mixture evenly over each fillet. top with tomato slices. broil an additional 4 to 6 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Grilled Salmon I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
  • lemon pepper to taste
  • garlic powder to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 16 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 31 mins

  • season salmon fillets with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
  • in a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and vegetable oil until sugar is dissolved. place fish in a large resealable plastic bag with the soy sauce mixture, seal, and turn to coat. refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • preheat grill for medium heat.
  • lightly oil grill grate. place salmon on the preheated grill, and discard marinade. cook salmon for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

seared ahi tuna with watercress, chile, and ginger salad

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 4 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 1/2 fresh red chile pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves separated
  • 2 (8 ounce) tuna steaks
  • 1 bunch watercress, trimmed
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 fresh red chile pepper, cut into matchsticks

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins

  • whisk together the ginger, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, salt and pepper in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved. slowly whisk in olive oil until incorporated. set aside and refrigerate half of this mixture to be used as a salad dressing later. whisk the garlic, lime zest, minced chile pepper, and cilantro stems into the marinade. coat the tuna steaks with the marinade, cover, and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
  • preheat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. once the skillet is very hot, remove the tuna from the marinade, and place into the skillet. sear the tuna until golden brown on both sides, and cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium, depending on thickness.
  • place the watercress in a large bowl with the cilantro leaves, cherry tomatoes, and sliced chile pepper. pour in the reserved dressing, and toss to mix. serve the seared tuna on a bed of salad.

Lemon Garlic Tilapia

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • rinse tilapia fillets under cool water, and pat dry with paper towels.
  • place fillets in baking dish. pour lemon juice over fillets, then drizzle butter on top. sprinkle with garlic, parsley, and pepper.
  • bake in preheated oven until the fish is white and flakes when pulled apart with a fork, about 30 minutes.

Crawfish In Red Sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, undrained and chopped
  • 1/2 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as ro*tel®)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 5 pounds cooked and peeled whole crawfish tails

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. stir in the garlic, onion, bell pepper, and celery. cook and stir until the onion is translucent and the celery is tender, about 10 minutes. stir in the tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes with their juice, and diced tomatoes; season to taste with salt and pepper. bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  • stir in the crawfish tails, and simmer until hot, 5 to 10 minutes.

Pan Seared

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 (4 ounce) fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • rinse snapper under cold water, and pat dry. in a shallow bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, rice vinegar, mustard, honey, green onions, and ginger.
  • heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. dip snapper fillets in marinade to coat both sides, and place in skillet. cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. pour remaining marinade into skillet. reduce heat, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

basic brine for smoking meat

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 cups water

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in a medium bowl, combine the salt, sugar and water. whisk vigorously until all the salt and sugar is dissolved. then pour this mixture over the meat, poultry, or fish that you are preparing. soak for several hours, or overnight. (note: make certain the meat is fully submerged in the brine, and make more brine as needed to fully cover the meat.)

pan seared lemon tilapia with parmesan pasta

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 4 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons light olive oil
  • 2 tilapia fillets
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch dried basil
  • 1 pinch dried cilantro
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
  • for the pasta:
  • 1 tablespoon light olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 pinch dried basil
  • 1 pinch dried oregano
  • 1 pinch dried cilantro (optional)
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over medium heat, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. cook the macaroni uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it is cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. drain well.
  • meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. sprinkle both sides of the tilapia fillets with lemon juice, oregano, basil, cilantro, salt, and pepper, and lay the fillets in the heated skillet, making sure they don't touch. sear the fillets for 2 to 4 minutes on each side, until the fish is golden brown on the outside, and opaque and flaky inside.
  • return the hot, cooked macaroni to the saucepan, and stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat the pasta. sprinkle on the parmesan cheese, stir to mix, and stir in 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, the garlic powder, basil, oregano, cilantro, salt, and pepper. divide the pasta between two plates, and top each with a tilapia fillet.

ginger glazed mahi mahi

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 37 mins

  • in a shallow glass dish, stir together the honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, ginger, garlic and olive oil. season fish fillets with salt and pepper, and place them into the dish. if the fillets have skin on them, place them skin side down. cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate.
  • heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. remove fish from the dish, and reserve marinade. fry fish for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning only once, until fish flakes easily with a fork. remove fillets to a serving platter and keep warm.
  • pour reserved marinade into the skillet, and heat over medium heat until the mixture reduces to a glaze consistently. spoon glaze over fish, and serve immediately.