Fish piccata is made with a classic piccata sauce of lemon and butter accented with briny capers. This is definitely a meal you could serve to company. It’s also fast to make and uncomplicated. I think everyone’s familiar with chicken piccata. You can just take the same lemony, butter sauce and apply it to fish….
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Perfect Creamy Shrimp Scampi
This homemade version of creamy shrimp scampi is every bit as good as what you’d find in a restaurant; sweet shrimp, lots of garlic, and a hint of red pepper flake heat. Well we’re back in Florida for the winter…time to start eating seafood. You don’t have to live in Florida to eat seafood, (it’s…
How To Make Crab Cakes with Canned Crab
Making traditional New England-style crab cakes couldn’t be easier. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to make crab cakes with canned crab meat. This post may contain affiliate links, please see our privacy policy for details. Maryland, Chesapeake Bay, and Baltimore come to mind when thinking of crab cakes. While it would be best to…
Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Orange Glaze
Yummy grilled shrimp kabobs with a spicy orange glaze is a perfect way to up your summer grilling game. If you like shrimp like I do, you’ll love this chili garlic sauce reduced orange glaze. Reduced? Yep…because you start out with a cup of orange juice then add some chili garlic sauce, orange zest, brown…
Tomato Spinach Pasta with Spicy Shrimp
If you’re looking for a tasty meal that doesn’t take a lot of time, try this tomato spinach pasta with spicy shrimp. You know, I’m always trying to come up with new ways to fix my favorite foods and this recipe is spot on. Shrimp is a favorite and it fits right in with the…
Smoked Salmon Egg Salad Lettuce Wrap
Here’s a great tasting lunch/brunch idea…smoked salmon egg salad lettuce wrap. The flavor blend in this dish is amazing. Disclaimer: This recipe post for smoked salmon egg salad lettuce wrap contains an affiliate link. I really love smoked salmon, especially the cold smoked kind. It is sold in small packages of 3 or 4 ounces…
Cheesy Hot Tuna Sandwiches
These cheesy hot tuna sandwiches are delicious and the perfect thing for a family get-together or to serve during the big game. The recipe for these hot tuna sandwiches has been in my family for decades. I really can’t remember the first time my mom made these, probably in the late 60’s. No one knew…
Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon
Creamy scrambled eggs with smoked salmon takes breakfast to a whole new level. It’s so good in fact, you’ll want to serve it for supper. As you’ll notice, I’ve been on a smoked salmon jag recently. Maybe it’s because I picked up a 20 ounce package of cold smoked salmon. The idea for scrambled eggs…
Smoked Salmon Appetizer with Arugula
Today I’m sharing a smoked salmon appetizer. Smoked salmon is one of the easiest and tastiest appetizer ingredients there is. You could be eating this today for a before meal treat! Mary Jo and I are finally back in Florida. We came back down early this year to check out the hurricane damage. Luckily, only…
Oven Baked Breaded Butterfly Shrimp
Breaded butterfly shrimp that’s oven baked makes for lots fewer calories than fried and has a nice crunch. Have the shrimp with your favorite cocktail sauce or drizzled with fresh lemon juice. It’s a wonderful appetizer or a main dish. Coastal Seafoods in Minneapolis has 20% off shrimp on Monday’s. No better time to have…
Pan-Fried Salmon with Arugula Salad
Here’s a real low calorie meal idea…pan-fried salmon with arugula salad. Use garden fresh tomatoes and arugula with a garlic basil vinaigrette. The combination is fabulous. How to Pan Fry Salmon We haven’t had salmon for a while and it’s just the best for a quick and tasty meal. I decided to pan-fry the salmon…
Summertime Seafood Gazpacho
With summer upon us, I look for light refreshing meals such as this tasty seafood gazpacho. This is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Back in 2013 I did a gazpacho recipe and figured I should update it and add a little more adventure and taste to it. I ran across a recipe,…
Pasta with Roma Tomatoes and Shrimp Sauce
Pasta with Roma tomatoes and shrimp sauce is a dish you should seriously think about making. It’s different than a standard pasta with marinara sauce. This dish creates unique flavors from chopped roasted Roma tomatoes and shrimp shell broth. Forget about traditional Italian style pasta sauces. This sauce creates incredible taste through the simmering of…
Seared Salmon Salad Nicoise
Sometimes the best dishes are the simplest. That’s what this delicious springtime seared salmon salad nicoise is. Make this for your significant other and impress the heck out of them. I know that Mary Jo was impressed. Spring means asparagus and I like to have it frequently, especially when it’s on sale. A traditional salad…
Lunchtime Healthy Tuna Salad
I don’t know about you, but I get stuck in a rut when it comes to lunches. Same old fried egg sandwich or leftover spaghetti every day. Well here’s a recipe that lets you use up some of the veggies in the refrigerator and provide a very tasty, low calorie meal…a lunchtime healthy tuna salad….