A beautiful summer menu with three courses, each one using and paring with a different DRY Sparkling soda.
Category: seafood
Sunflower Seed Risotto with Seared Scallops
An interesting take on risotto, plus some seriously good tips for searing scallops.
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Fried Calamari with Pickled Red Fresno Chili Peppers
Fried calamari is such a classic dish, and I find that most people only think about it when out at a traditional Italian restaurant. But once you see how easy it is to make at home, you’ll probably start to cook it a lot more often.
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Bay Scallops with Sweet Orange Glaze & Bok Choy
Once I tried Glory Kitchen’s Provence nut and spice mix for the first time, I was hooked. So much flavor is packed into one little perfectly sized container. The Provence blend contains cashews, dried currants, flax seeds, onion and an intriguing blend of herbs (thyme, marjoram, basil and savory) with just a touch of sea salt to bring out the other flavors.
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Anise Seared Scallops with Pea Risotto
This risotto is lemony, cheesy and the perfect base for sizzling hot scallops.
Sesame Tuna Salad with Sriracha-Leek Vinaigrette
It’s been a goal of mine for awhile to start making more dishes with tuna. I never ate much fish when I was younger, and by the time I began to love it, tuna was always on the back burner. Sure it’s usually in sushi (which I LOVE and need to try making myself), but I have just finally realized the beauty of a perfectly seared, medium rare tuna steak.
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Jumbo Shrimp with Chorizo, Manchego Polenta & Salsa Verde
Browsing through Whole Foods and seeing these beautiful jumbo shrimps, I knew I had to do a twist on the classic “shrimp and grits”. This southern favorite is loved for its creamy base, large bites of shrimp, and bold flavors. I’m switching it up with polenta and a smoky-spicy combination that will have you digging in for more.
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Crab & Salmon Stuffed Mushrooms
Celebrations call for appetizers that are festive and fun for guests to enjoy, and these mushrooms are exactly that! I had made this recipe for New Years Day, but because of all of the festivities, I am a little late on posting them. So, even though the holidays are over, it doesn’t mean you still can’t whip these up for all your 2015 gatherings to come.
Steamed Mussels in Spicy Tomato-Wine Broth with Crusty Garlic Bread
In traditional Italian fashion, my family would make the Feast of the Seven Fishes every Christmas Eve. Over the years, the tradition has changed. We now tend to serve steak and pasta, with only a few of our seafood specialties. Mussels are always a big hit, so this year I am making sure they end up on our holiday table!
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Seared Scallops with Caponata & Mascarpone
Perfectly seared scallops with caponata & creamy mascarpone…an irresistible dish that you simply won’t be able to get enough of. Buttery, golden scallops on top of creamy mascarpone cheese and topped with a tangy, sweet, bold eggplant caponata. Serve this as a very special appetizer or even as the main course. It’s absolutely decadent.
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