Tag Archives: Seafood

Butter Roasted Cod with Lemon Relish

Posted on July 15, 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Quick Dinners, Seafood | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Only Crab Cake Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Seafood | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Salmon with Soy Ginger Glaze

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Asian, Quick Dinners, Seafood | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Skate Wings Meuniere

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Quick Dinners, Seafood | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Shrimp and Scallops with Prosciutto and Minted Pea Puree

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Healthier Options, Quick Dinners, Seafood | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Oysters, Two Ways

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Quick Dinners, Seafood | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Arctic Char En Papillote

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Fancy schmancy!  Arctic Char is a wonderful, pink-fleshed and succulent fish similar to Atlantic salmon.  En Papillote is a French method of cooking which means “in parchment”.  En Papillote is simply enclosing ingredients inside of a parchment paper envelope and … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthier Options, Quick Dinners, Seafood | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Clam Chowder

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

I’m pretty picky about clam chowder.  It can’t be too thick, or too thin.  There must be lots of fresh clams, and not too many potatoes.  Butter and cream?  Of course.  Serves 6 4 T. butter, softened and divided 1 … Continue reading →

Posted in Seafood | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Guest Blogger: Red Pepper Jelly Shrimp

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

Here is a recipe from the woman who inspired me to become a good cook, my mom.  In her own words: A friend brought a jar of pepper jelly on New Year’s Eve for an appetizer of goat cheese and jelly … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian, Quick Dinners, Seafood | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Basque Fish Stew

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

My mom has been making this for years with the sturgeon that my uncle Mark catches in Tillamook Bay.  If you don’t have an uncle Mark you can use any dense white fish like halibut or swordfish.  The saffron threads … Continue reading →

Posted in Quick Dinners, Seafood | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment