Baked Shrimp Dip Here I present my recipe for Baked Shrimp Dip; aromatic veggies sautéed in butter, with two cheeses and buttery shrimp added, then baked to perfection. I wrote this recipe a long time ago but forgot about it! I hit an inspirational pique and this is one of the masterpieces that was created 🤣 I highly recommend you make this ...
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Lobster Caesar Salad
Lobster Caesar Salad Here I present my recipe for a Lobster Caesar salad... There are few things in life that I love more than salad. Yes salad. And yes Lisa Simpson, you CAN MAKE FRIENDS WITH SALAD. There is a chance I'm aging myself here. Lobster Decadence :) This recipe was originally on 04 June, 2018! That year Mike's uncle ...
Scallops Piccata
Scallops Piccata In case you’re unfamiliar with Piccata Sauce, let me break it down for you. After you panfry a yummy, lean protein in butter you deglaze the pan with stock (I go with chicken stock) and fresh lemon juice and THEN you throw in delicious, salty, briny capers. This creates an intense pan sauce in literally under a minute. You pour ...
Open-Faced Lobster Rolls
Open-Faced Lobster Rolls It's not that often in life when someone gives you 6 fresh lobsters, poached to perfection and cleaned. Well. That was me. Well, us. A few weeks ago. Mike's stepfather brought an incredible amount of fresh lobster from the east coast of Canada. In case you're unfamiliar; it's arguably the best region for fish in the ...
Honey Garlic Salmon
Honey Garlic Salmon Here I present my recipe for Honey Garlic Salmon…. a recipe for butter poached salmon fillets coated in a caramelized honey Garlic sauce, ready in 10 minutes :) Does your family sound anything like mine does? My son loves beef, doesn’t like chicken. My daughter loves chicken, doesn’t like beef. No one, except me likes ...
Poached Shrimp with Asparagus, Tomatoes, and Corn
Poached Shrimp with Asparagus, Tomatoes, and Corn Spring has sprung and I’m so looking forward to the summer. I know, I know, I should appreciate this beautiful season but after the incredibly crappy winter we have had I’m ready for the heat! This dish screams warm weather; it has tons of fresh veggies and the only thing that would make this ...
Barbequed Salmon with a Spicy Sesame-Soy Glaze
Barbequed Salmon with a Spicy Sesame-Soy Glaze This is an insanely easy dish that really tastes like you got in (an expensive) restaurant. Also, this was our first BBQ of the year! My parents and I had salmon, Mike had a steak (he hates fish!). I gave mike a taste of my salmon and he said it was “okay”; I take that as a win! Originally ...
Creole Shrimp and Avocado
Creole Shrimp and Avocado This is another easy and elegant dish, perfect for entertaining but fast enough for a weeknight treat! The cool creaminess of the avocado and the tang from the lime juice contrast perfectly with the spiciness of the creole spice. Originally posted on 12 November, 2015! The cool of the avocado and the ...
Pasta with Cremini Mushrooms, Shrimp and Asparagus
Pasta with Cremini Mushrooms, Shrimp and Asparagus This is a recipe I shared a few years ago. This is an easy, elegant dish that is perfect for a hectic weeknight... I wanted to share it again :) I love this pasta; it has a gentle sauce and is loaded with veggies and lean protein. The cremini mushrooms give off incredible flavour and taste ...
Sichuan/Szechuan Shrimp
Sichuan/Szechuan Shrimp I thought it was ‘Szechuan’ but I was wrong; it’s Sichuan, well it’s also Sichuan. This is a really spicy stirfry sauce with an awesome balance of sweet and savoury using everyday ingredients. Oh, and it comes together in minutes making this a great weeknight meal. A recipe for the classic super spicy stirfry ...
Classic Shrimp Stir Fry
Classic Shrimp Stir Fry I am a sucker for a great stir fry! The more veggies, the better - crispy, crunchy deliciousness 😋 On this particular day I wanted a sauce like teriyaki but not teriyaki, you know what I mean 🤷♀️🤗 This is how I did it: In a deep pan, preheat the oil on high. When it’s hot (it will ripple) add the ...
Butter and Garlic Baked Scallops
Butter and Garlic Baked Scallops A healthy recipe for the naturally buttery scallops prepared simply with garlic, lemon and butter, then roasted to perfection. This will be a welcomed dish for any and all occasions. I love scallops. They're lean and healthy and so simple to prepare. Honestly I'd never tried baking them before and ...