Category Archives: Seafood

Sesame Ginger Shrimp and Veggies

This dish is easy to prepare, and can be adjusted in a variety of ways.  All you need is raw shrimp, raw vegetables (I used a bagged mix of broccoli, snow peas, carrot shreds from Eat Smart), rice or noodles, … Continue reading

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Kevin’s “Melting Pot” at Home

Last time we visited my brother and his family, we enjoyed a fondue “Melting Pot” style dinner.  Prior to this fondue experience, the only other fondue I have tried is the traditional Gruyere and baguette fondue served as an appetizer … Continue reading

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Cajun Crab Stew

I found this recipe about a month ago, and have made a variation of it (see below photo) twice already due to its wonderful flavors and easy preparation.

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Dad’s Jambalaya

One thing I failed to experience in New Orleans was jumbalaya.  Fortunately my dad made a batch for a family gathering the very next weekend!  This recipe is a family favorite, and it is terrific for potluck meals.

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Garlic Shrimp with Orzo and Baby Spinach

This creation came about due to the fact that I had half a bag of orzo sitting in the cupboard, and baby spinach sitting in the refrigerator that I had purchased for a recipe I didn’t end up making.  All … Continue reading

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Sea Scallops with Mushrooms and Sherry

I cannot take any credit for this recipe, which can be found at epicurious.com.  This recipe would also work nicely with chicken, and was very easy to prepare.

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Mediterranean Shrimp

One thing I can count on:  If there’s a family gathering, someone is cooking something amazing.  This time it was Mediterranean Shrimp at my brother’s house.

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Shrimp Risotto

This risotto makes an easy one dish meal with lots of flavor.  It is fairly simple to make, though it does take a little time for the rice to cook and the liquid to absorb and reduce.

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Shrimp & Lobster Scampi

After seeing Community Little Theater’s production of A Christmas Carol, my parents joined us for a scampi dinner at our house.  They surprised us with lobster meat to add to the scampi, making for a fancier-than-planned-on, yet easy-to-make dinner.

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Homemade Seafood Chowder

This year when we went to the Common Ground Fair we did not find the Orr’s Island Chowder stand.  This is not to say that the stand wasn’t there, but anyone who has ever been to the Common Ground Fair … Continue reading

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