Prawn and shiitake fried rice is a delectable rice dish infused with Asian flavors. The shiitake adds “umami” to it, an indescribable taste that pleases the palette. Remove the chili if you are serving it to kids or guests. Replace it with fried garlic or serve it on the sid … [Read more...]
Seafood Club Sandwich
Seafood club sandwich is a filling meal or snack that you will love. Its seafood flavors make it unique. We decided to grill the shrimps for this recipe, but you can stir-fry it as well. Serves 2 Ingredients: 8 pieces kani sticks, shredded 2 teaspoons minced … [Read more...]
Garlic Prawns
This garlic prawns recipe is inspired by a Spanish dish. Instead of frying the shrimp in one go, the original version calls for several heatproof dishes. The oil, butter, garlic, chili and prawns are divided onto the dishes and cooked in them. I love using fresh shrimp for this … [Read more...]
Dried Shrimp Sambal
Dried shrimp sambal is a mix of salty, sweet and spicy. It goes well with rice, porridge or as a sandwich filling. It can be stored too. All you have to do is bottle it up andrefrigerate. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried shrimps 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon … [Read more...]
Shrimp and Mushroom Casserole
Shrimp and mushroom casserole is a delectable dish that is best served with bread. You can also eat it with pasta or rice if you prefer a filling dish. If you are not fond of Portobello, you can use fresh or canned button mushrooms as well. The paprika on the other hand gives … [Read more...]
Shrimp Dumpling Soup
The weather has been gloomy all week that is why I thought about making soup. I haven’t been craving for it as much as I used to but my desire for it and dumplings is simply irresistible. If I were in the mood, I would probably make a large batch of dumplings and divide them for s … [Read more...]
Fruity Prawn Salad
Chanterais melons are also known as French cantaloupes. It has a smooth outer skin with green ribs or lines. This petite sized fruit with a fruity taste unfortunately has a short shelf life; this is why it is not best for storing. Galia melons on the other hand are hybrids or a … [Read more...]
Mee Krob
Mee Krob or Mi krop literally means crispy noodles in Thai. It is a crunchy stir-fried noodle dish is a bit spicy and it is great with spring rolls or grilled meat. Ingredients: 150g fresh silken firm tofu Vegetable oil, for deep frying 125g rice … [Read more...]
Sweet Sesame Prawns
As you may have noticed I love prawns or shrimp. They are slightly sweet with a very light flavor. We often stir-fry prawns or add them to soups, but here is a delicious recipe for those with a sweet tooth. It is perfect for kids too. Keep in mind that the type of honey you … [Read more...]
Prawn Rolls
Egg rolls are delicious bite sized food that can be served as a snack, appetizer or side. It is best served with a sweet and sour dip, but if the filling is tasty enough, you can eat it as is. Make sure to drain the excess oil, otherwise the rolls can become … [Read more...]
A Longtime Love for Pad Thai?
I’ve been having gastronomic visions of Thai food lately and I’m drooling for some Thai street hawker food ... Pad Thai! It’s fairly easy to make and it doesn’t call for anything too exotic that an average Asian home kitchen won’t have, and nothing too expensive to buy from the lo … [Read more...]
Shrimp with Snow Peas
It doesn’t have to take a long time to prepare a good meal. You can easily whip up a dish using ingredients that complement each other. For this recipe, the crunchy snow peas go well with the sweet and juicy shrimp. The sesame oil and seeds on the other hand makes the dish more a … [Read more...]
Fritto Misto di Mare
Fritto Misto di Mare is a mixed seafood dish that is best for sharing. It is a perfect party dish or main course during a family dinner. You can prepare boiled corn and other steamed vegetables on the side to go with it as well. Ingredients: 500g fish fillets, … [Read more...]
Shrimp Kabsa
Shrimp kabsa is a delicious Middle Eastern recipe that is a meal in itself. The spices infuse so many flavors on the rice and shrimp. Make sure to let the water evaporate, because unlike risotto, it is not meant to be moist. In fact, it should be a little dry. You can … [Read more...]
Shrimp and Pea Risotto
Here’s a delicious recipe you can prepare for dinner at home or when you have guests. It is all about the plating. Any meal can look extremely gorgeous and delicious as well. You can garnish this dish with lemon slices or more lemon zest to add more color. It will c … [Read more...]
Italian Style Grilled Shrimp
Shrimps are delicious especially when fresh. They can be eaten as an appetizer, included in soups, salads and served as a main course. I am not a big fan of peeling shrimp just like everyone else, but it is more advisable to grill it with the shells because it … [Read more...]
Sopa de Pescado
This is a wonderful dish for seafood lovers. You can have it with bread and some people add rice to the soup. This recipe uses tomato sauce, but you can use real tomatoes as well. You can also add vegetables if you wish. Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive … [Read more...]
Shrimp Tom Yum
This is a Thai dish that is hot and sour. It can be a little strong for some, but I find it perfect because the flavors complement each other. You can find it in most Thai restaurants, but since you now have the recipe, you can now try making it at … [Read more...]
Surf and Turf
Made with Steak usually, this variety uses a Minced Meat Patty – you can experiment with different meats – Beef, Lamb or Pork, even Chicken and Turkey if you really want! Using Patties will give more flavours and colours than you’d expect, and as such, gives your eyes and t … [Read more...]
Champagne Shrimp Pasta
It is a wonderful Valentines recipe that is simple and easy to prepare. The champagne makes the shrimp sweeter and adds more zest to this dish. Pair it with the same wine you used for cooking. You may add more vegetables or even scallops if you wish to have more toppings. If you … [Read more...]