Category Archives: Seafood

Love Italian Style: Mare e Monti con Salsa Verde

Mare e Monti con Salsa Verde The literal translation of Mare e Monti is sea and mountains, but you and I know it as surf and turf.  Mare e Monti is also the name of a pasta dish including shrimp … Continue reading

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Butter Roasted Cod with Lemon Relish

I adapted this dish from an old Everyday Food magazine I found while cleaning my house.  The cover photo featured this unusual lemon relish, and I had to try it.  The relish is sweet, sour, and nutty.  A perfect pairing … Continue reading

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The Only Crab Cake Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest and having an uncle who is like the Paul Hogan of the Oregon Coast, I have been lucky enough to eat fresh Dungeness crab since I was a young girl.  When I say fresh, I mean … Continue reading

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Gravlax Canapes

I have been wanting to make my own gravlax for a long time.  New Seasons had a special on fresh Chinook, so I couldn’t pass it up.  Curing your own salmon is really easy, you will be thrilled with the results.  If … Continue reading

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Salmon with Soy Ginger Glaze

Just thinking about this salmon makes my mouth water.  The glaze gives it a salty-sweet glossiness that is so appealing.  Salmon is a great fish for kids since it is generally very mild.  Atlantic salmon is usually the mildest and … Continue reading

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Skate Wings Meuniere

Wow!  Skate wings are so delicious!  I found these at Newman’s Fish Market on NW 21st inside the City Market.  The fish monger was so helpful, pleasant, and positive.  I really recommend a visit.  If you haven’t tried skate before … Continue reading

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Shrimp and Scallops with Prosciutto and Minted Pea Puree

My mint wintered over this year, did yours?  It usually does, but this year was a little different.  It never completely died down, I had fresh mint all winter long!  Here is a great recipe to highlight the fresh, springy … Continue reading

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Vietnamese Shrimp Soup

Vietnamese Shrimp Soup I used tiger prawns, which were delicious but almost too large.  Medium sized shrimp should be perfect.  The picture shows my friend Brennan’s salad rolls which were delicious. Serves 4 1 lb. shrimp, unpeeled 1 6-8 inch … Continue reading

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Love Italian Style: Mare e Monti con Salsa Verde

Mare e Monti con Salsa Verde The literal translation of Mare e Monti is sea and mountains, but you and I know it as surf and turf.  Mare e Monti is also the name of a pasta dish including shrimp … Continue reading

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Oysters, Two Ways

I am the only one in my house who enjoys oysters.  I love them in all preparations.  So much so, that I couldn’t settle on just one way to cook them.  The first is classic pan-fried.  Crispy on the outside … Continue reading

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