seafood

  • Salmon with Teriyaki Shiitake Sauce

    I had half a fillet of salmon leftover uncooked from dinner the night before, a half-bag of dried shiitakes, and the last of a bottle of mirin, so this was an easy fix. Continue reading

    Salmon with Teriyaki Shiitake Sauce
  • Creamy Curried Shrimp

    This was one of the first recipes I cooked as a newlywed. It has a short list of ingredients, was easy to follow, and super-yummy. These days I have to make it non-dairy for me and family members with allergies,… Continue reading

    Creamy Curried Shrimp
  • Spaghetti with Sardine Sauce

    Quick Lenten dinner you can make with ingredients from your pantry. Continue reading

    Spaghetti with Sardine Sauce
  • SMASH Reviews plus Cod Liver (Not Oil)

    Salmon, Mackerel, Anchovies, Sardines, and Herring: They’re good for you! Continue reading

    SMASH Reviews plus Cod Liver (Not Oil)
  • Shrimp Pad Thai

    This is the dish I turn to when I need some Thai comfort food. I’ve adapted it from Chez Pim’s recipe from years ago. It was the first pad thai recipe I tried that actually worked for me and so… Continue reading

  • Bouchons au Thon

    Molly Wizenberg wrote about this dish in 2005, when I was just beginning my blogging journey. I made it with canned salmon because that’s what I had, and it struck me how similar it is to the Filipino torta, which… Continue reading

    Bouchons au Thon
  • “Vietalian”: Swai Matalotta

    The recipe is “Grouper Matalotta Style” from Lidia’s Italy. I didn’t have grouper, but I had a bag of swai fillets that I found at Jungle Jim’s and picked up on a whim. Never seen or heard of or eaten… Continue reading

  • Poached Salmon with Herbed Mayo-Mustard

    Boil together in a pot large enough to accommodate a large salmon fillet (this was enough for 6 people): water (enough to cover salmon when you put it in) 2 bay leaves a teaspoon or so allspice a tablespoon or… Continue reading

  • Spinach, Shrimp and Mango Salad

    I’m not too fond of most Asian-style salads, because I find some things are usually “off” or the combination of tastes just screams WRONG! This is one exception to the rule. 1 package baby spinach, washed and spun dry2 cups… Continue reading

    Spinach, Shrimp and Mango Salad