Years ago hubby and I took a trip to Key West. It was my first time, even though I had lived in Florida for 10 years. I soon realized that, in addition to the ‘funkiness’ of the Keys, the beautiful blue-green water, the amazing fishing, and the lush tropical foliage, one of their best assets is the…
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Grilled Pineapple & Shrimp Salad with Citrus-Thyme Dressing
Spring break in Florida is a busy time of year! Visitors from cold climates love to escape wintery conditions, and we in Florida welcome them with open arms. True, it’s a little busy on the roads, our beaches are packed to the gills, and getting reservations at restaurants is challenging unless you’re willing to dine…
Seafood Stew in Bread Bowl
So, when did folks start to put stews, chilis and dips in bowls of bread? I simply had to get the answer to this burning question. . . Based on my research, it seems that the practice dates back to Medieval times when folks used round, flat, bread to serve food, especially porridges and stews….
Roasted Shrimp with Lemongrass, Lime & Cilantro Sauce
A tasty sauce adds flair to whatever you pair it with, and it even has the potential to become the star of the dish. When pairing a sauce with something, I try to not create flavor competition. Basically, if I’m making a zippy, very flavorful sauce, I tone down its partner. The same is true if…
Classic Peel & Eat Shrimp
I sometimes get creative in the kitchen with seafood or produce in an attempt to offer new possibilities using ‘old standards’. But sometimes an ingredient simply begs to be used in a classic dish. When my friends at Left Coast Seafood Company recently offered me some fresh Gulf shrimp, I was SO excited. Those talented…
Sriracha, Makrut Lime & Ginger Shrimp
I LOVE savory appetizers, don’t you?!? They definitely whet your appetite for what’s to come during dinner. Shrimp offers so many options, especially when it comes to appetizers. And every time I work with shrimp, I think of the scene from the movie Forrest Gump when Bubba lays out all the wonderful things you can do…
Thai-Inspired Seafood Pot Pie
Even though our “Spring” in Florida has been unseasonably warm, I thought it would be fun to bake a toasty pot pie. There really isn’t a bad time for pot pie, right?!? Remember the frozen pot pies we ate as kids? My brother and I usually got them (Swanson’s, to be exact) when our parents…
Citrus Shrimp & Avocado Crostini
Until I was about thirty years old I absolutely HATED avocados. There, I said it. It feels good to get that off my chest! Now, some of you may be thinking “How could she possibly hate avocados?!? Is there something wrong with her?” Others might be like “Yeah, me too. They’re slimy, have the consistency…
Yummy Shrimp Cakes
It occurs to me that this is my second recipe for a seafood patty in one week. But since I’ve heard that eating ring-shaped foods at the new year brings luck and fortune, this should be a really good week for us all! This is something I’ve wanted to try for a while so I’ve been saving…
Shrimp-Stuffed Poblano Peppers
When I was in college I got a job as a waitress at a Mexican restaurant. I had no idea what I was doing and prayed that my manager wouldn’t figure it out and send me packing because I really needed cash! Surprisingly (for me), I picked it up pretty quickly and really enjoyed the…
Tasty Thai Salad with Shrimp
Many months ago I was having one of those days when I just couldn’t bear to cook another meal, after about 22 in a row (yes, this does happen sometimes). So, hubby took me to our favorite Thai restaurant for dinner and it was wonderful to just sit back and enjoy a yummy meal without…
Shrimp & Scallop Zoodle Saute
Remember when I told you how much I love that spicy sausage called chourico (see Portuguese-Style Fish Stew)? Basically, I will seize just about any opportunity to use it in my recipes! So, when I realized I had a small piece left over from that stew, I decided to put it into action with some…