Author: Steven

  • Mediterranean Baked Cod with Tomatoes and Olives

    Mediterranean Baked Cod with Tomatoes and Olives

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) cod fillets, cut into 4 portions 1 lb (450 g) cherry tomatoes, halved 1/3 cup (60 g) pitted Kalamata olives, halved 2 tbsp capers, rinsed 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced…

  • Classic Crab Cakes with Lemon-Dill Aioli

    Classic Crab Cakes with Lemon-Dill Aioli

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 crab cakes) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 lb lump crab meat, drained 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Dijon; 1 1/2 tsp Old Bay; 1 large egg 1 tsp lemon zest + 1 tbsp lemon juice;…

  • Smoky Paprika Shrimp with Creamy Cheesy Grits

    Smoky Paprika Shrimp with Creamy Cheesy Grits

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup stone-ground grits (not instant) 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth + 1 cup whole milk 2 tbsp unsalted butter + 2 tbsp for finishing shrimp 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded; 1/4 cup grated…

  • One-Pot Cajun Shrimp Boil with Corn and Potatoes

    One-Pot Cajun Shrimp Boil with Corn and Potatoes

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb large shrimp (16/20), shell-on, deveined 1 lb andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch rounds 1.5 lb baby potatoes 4 ears corn, husked and halved 1 yellow onion, quartered 1 head garlic, halved crosswise…

  • Shrimp Fried Rice with Egg and Scallions

    Shrimp Fried Rice with Egg and Scallions

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 32 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups cooked day-old jasmine rice (about 600 g), chilled 1 lb medium shrimp (31/40), peeled and deveined 3 large eggs + pinch of salt 1 cup diced carrots (about 1 medium) 1 cup…

  • Saffron Seafood Paella with Shrimp, Clams, and Mussels

    Saffron Seafood Paella with Shrimp, Clams, and Mussels

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 cups low-sodium seafood or chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 4 garlic…

  • Classic Tuna Melt on Griddled Sourdough

    Classic Tuna Melt on Griddled Sourdough

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 sandwiches Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 (5-oz/142 g) cans solid white albacore tuna in water, drained 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup finely diced celery 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles…

  • Garlic White Wine Mussels with Crusty Bread

    Garlic White Wine Mussels with Crusty Bread

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) live mussels, scrubbed and debearded 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 large shallots, finely minced (about 1/2 cup) 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 tsp…

  • Coconut Shrimp with Jasmine Rice and Pineapple Slaw

    Coconut Shrimp with Jasmine Rice and Pineapple Slaw

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled/deveined (tails on), patted dry 3/4 cup all-purpose flour + 1 tsp kosher salt + 1/2 tsp garlic powder + 1/2 tsp paprika 2 large eggs + 1 tbsp…

  • Linguine alle Vongole with Garlic and White Wine

    Linguine alle Vongole with Garlic and White Wine

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (includes 20 minutes to purge clams) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) small littleneck or Manila clams 12 oz (340 g) dried linguine 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2…