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Category Archives: Seafood
Beach Snack
The weather was perfect yesterday for a beach day, and being the last day of Summer vacation, we decided to make the most of it. We packed some munchies, and hiked to a secluded spot in Mid-Coast Maine for a … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Cheeses, Made in Maine, Outdoors, Seafood, Snacks
Tagged Doctor Kracker, smoked shrimp
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L/A’s Finest: Moroccan Salmon Cakes & Fresh Garden Veggies
The weather last night was comfortably cool and crisp; a perfect evening for a patio dinner with friends overlooking the “big city” over the river. We started off with Moroccan salmon cakes, which were lightly crispy on the outside and … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, From the Garden, Outdoors, Pasta Dishes, Seafood
Tagged garlic mayonnaise, Moroccan salmon cakes
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Shrimp and Scallop Scampi
Scampi is the perfect Friday evening dinner because it’s so easy to make, and after minimal effort, the results are just as good as any restaurant scampi at a fraction of the cost, in the comfort of ones own home. … Continue reading
Mango Habanero Shrimp
This is another easy dinner using Red Monkey Mango Habanero rub. Simply skewer the shrimp, and sprinkle with Mango Habanero seasoning. Broil, or grill, a few minutes on each side until done. We served the shrimp with parmesan risotto (link … Continue reading
Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Maple Scallops
One of my favorite easy grilled seafood recipes is prosciutto-wrapped scallops. In all honesty, it’s so easy it hardly qualifies as a recipe… Just fold the proscuitto in half lengthwise, wrap it around a scallop, and slide the scallop on … Continue reading
Posted in Grilling, Seafood, Vegetarian Dishes and Sides
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Grilled Mango Habanero Salmon
Today we hauled out our grill and patio table, and took advantage of the unseasonably warm day to welcome Spring with our first barbecue of the season! It also gave us a chance to try out our new barbecue basket. … Continue reading
Maine Shrimp
After several failed attempts, I’ve finally gotten my hands on some Maine shrimp. At $1.25/lb, they are very affordable, though you have to be willing to tear their little heads off and peel the remaining shells from their delicate bodies. … Continue reading
Pesto Baked Haddock and Sun-dried Tomato Risotto
Yesterday I was on a mission to buy Maine shrimp since they are in season and can be purchased for as little as $.99 to $1.25 per pound. Apparently I was not the only person hoping to enjoy these little … Continue reading
Posted in Foodie Field Trips, Seafood
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Scampi and Homemade Bread…
Shrimp scampi is one of the easiest shrimp dishes to prepare. Simply saute 5-6 cloves of minced garlic, 2-3 shallots or one onion, and herbs (oregano, basil, and crushed red pepper if you like spice) in olive oil, then add … Continue reading
Posted in Bread, Seafood
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Seafood Fra Diavolo
It’s always fun to have friends over for dinner, and when it’s someone visiting from out of state, lobster is a must! This dish is fun to prepare, and is easier to make than one might think. All photos in … Continue reading
Posted in Seafood
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