This Old Bay seasoned smoked salmon chowder recipe is hearty and creamy and totally sublime. When Manservant came home with 2 packages of smoked salmon (because they were on sale) I knew I needed to make this great smoked salmon chowder recipe. After all, it was a major blizzard outside and we eventually ended up …
Gumbo is the official cuisine of Louisiana. Made in countless versions, there is no better dish I’d rather celebrate Fat Tuesday with! Shrimp and sausage gumbo was first served to me years ago by my mother-in-law. I have no doubt it contained shrimp and sausage but for the rest of it, I draw a blank. …
This spicy shrimp with piquant sauce lives up to its name. And it is good! (This is an updated post from 2016.) There are lots of recipes for spicy shrimp. But this Cajun recipe from Paul Prudhomme really takes the cake. Spicy and hot are two terms that don’t always go together. Something can have …
Fish stew with caramelized eggplant and tomatoes is a hearty and simple dinner. Loaded with flavor from capers and garlic makes this stew a winner! Fish stew recently became dinner in our house. The fridge has been full with the end of the garden’s Japanese eggplants and they needed a worthy home. This simple supper …
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail starts with a savory tomato sauce made of ketchup. Add in avocado, shrimp and corn and one has the perfect summer food! Mexican shrimp cocktail is one of my favorite summer foods. It cools you off while satisfying your hunger. This simple tomato sauce, because honestly that is what it is, …
Everyone needs a simple meal and this sheet pan shrimp is it! Savory and flavorful, this roasted shrimp makes a perfect, quick dinner! Need some shrimp dinner ideas? I don’t know about you, but I often rely on shrimp for a quick and delicious meal. Easily kept in the freezer, shrimp is something I can …
This spicy sweet salmon made with gochujang and apricot preserves is amazing! This is an updated post from 2015. How do you cook salmon? Let’s explore a few simple ways as a good salmon recipe is something everyone should have in their repertoire. We usually eat salmon once a week and right now I happen …
Shrimp salad croissants are decadent and special. Perfect for picnics or a special lunch, this shrimp salad is delicious even in an avocado! Shrimp salad croissants remind me of St. Augustine; old St. Augustine, the oldest continuously settled town in America. Why shrimp salad croissants? I promise I’ll get to it! A long, long time …