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Tips for Spicing Up Seafood
September 22, 2017 1861 Views

The allure of exotic spices launched Columbus on his journey of discovery. Today, home chefs can explore new taste sensations by using spices and other flavorful ingredients to add a new world of flavor to fresh fish and seafood. “There’s nothing like the fresh flavors of herbs and spices for cutting unhealthy calories without sacrificing taste,” said Red Lobster Executive Chef Michael LaDuke, who offers the following simple tips for enhancing the natural flavor of fresh fish and seafood: World of Flavors: An easy recipe that turns fresh fish into an exotic dish is topping tilapia with a mixture of soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, fresh ginger, garlic and cilantro. To…
White Wine Vinegar Spanish Boquerones
September 21, 2017 1751 Views

Boquerones are small, fresh anchovies. Accompanied by crisp, fresh Spanish bread, a glass of ruby-red wine or refreshing Asturian cider, they are a delight to eat. Methods for preparing boquerones tend to vary slightly. However, the basic principles are always the same. You first have to clean and fillet the fish, which is simple enough, but rather tedious until you get the hang of it. Next, you soak the fillets, either in white wine vinegar or a mixture of half vinegar and half water. The vinegar will clean and bleach the fish and also soften any remaining little bones. Some people sprinkle the fish with salt; others feel that the fish is salty enough already. The fish has to be left for a…
Sushi: The Japanese Delicacy
September 10, 2017 1340 Views

Sushi is a Japanese dish, popular all throughout the world. Sushi lovers, young and old alike, mistakenly think Sushi refers to raw sea fish. Sushi actually means vinegar-flavored rice and the raw food accompanying it are called Sashimi. Types of Sushi Preparations There are five kinds of Sushi preparations like Nigiri, Maki, Temaki, Chirashi and Inari Sushis. Sushi rice is the staple ingredient in all of them. The types are determined by the kind of fillings or toppings used. The same ingredients can be served, assembled in both traditional and modern ways. Nigiri Sushi is the most popular form of Sushi. It is served with an oblong mound of…
New Zealand Glazed Snapper with Vanilla Saffron
August 15, 2017 1499 Views

Ingredients: 4 vine-ripened tomatoes 12 baby gourmet potatoes 4 medium fillets of fresh snapper 1 cup fresh arugula For Vanilla Saffron Aioli 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground New Zealand or regular saffron 1 vanilla pod or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1 egg yolk 6 oz. grape seed oil For Lemon Caramel 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon salt Juice of 1 lemon Directions: Place tomatoes on a tray of rock salt in the oven at 320° F and roast until skins begin to split. Remove from oven and keep warm. Slice potatoes into thin slices and pan fry in olive oil with sea salt till golden and crispy. In a large pan, fry the snapper (sprinkled with…

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