Author: Steven
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Chili-Lime Shrimp Quesadillas with Avocado Crema
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled/deveined Marinade: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/8 tsp cayenne (optional), 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1 lime (zest +…
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Crab Fried Rice with Lime and White Pepper
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 3 to 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups cooked day-old jasmine rice, cold and fluffed 8 oz lump crab meat, picked over for shells 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 4 scallions, thinly sliced (whites and greens separated) 3…
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California Roll Sushi Bake with Creamy Crab-Mayo
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups short-grain sushi rice + 2 1/4 cups water 1/3 cup unseasoned rice vinegar + 2 tbsp sugar + 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt 3 tbsp furikake, divided 12 oz imitation crab…
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Creamy Seafood Lasagna with Spinach and Alfredo
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 no-boil lasagna noodles (9×13-inch pan) 1 lb large shrimp, peeled/deveined; 8 oz bay scallops (or quartered sea scallops); 8 oz lump crabmeat 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4…
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Garlic Butter Crab Legs with Lemon and Parsley
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb pre-cooked snow or king crab legs 2 lb baby yellow potatoes 8 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 tbsp olive oil 6 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 lemon (2 tsp zest + 3…
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Manhattan Clam Chowder with Bacon and Herbs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 8 cups) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 6 oz thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed) 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 2 ribs celery, 1/4-inch dice 2 medium carrots, 1/4-inch dice 3…
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Roasted Salmon Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 salmon fillets, skin-on (5–6 oz/140–170 g each) 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt and black pepper 4 cups (about 180 g) day-old baguette or sourdough, 1-inch cubes 1 small garlic clove,…
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Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauces
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 rolls (serves 6–8 as an appetizer) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb large shrimp (26/30 count), peeled and deveined 2 qt water + 1 tbsp kosher salt + 1 tsp sugar (for poaching) 2 thin slices fresh ginger, 1…
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Classic Bouillabaisse with Rouille Toasts
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 fennel bulb (about 12 oz), thinly sliced; fronds reserved 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 cup…
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Lemon Herb Crab-Stuffed Salmon with Asparagus
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on 6 oz lump crab meat, drained 3 oz cream cheese, softened (or 3 tbsp mayonnaise) 2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs 1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp zest…
