Author: Steven

  • 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…

  • Blackened Catfish with Remoulade, Lemon Rice, and Slaw

    Blackened Catfish with Remoulade, Lemon Rice, and Slaw

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 catfish fillets (6 oz each) Blackening spice: 2 tsp paprika, 1.5 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp each garlic & onion powder, 1 tsp each dried thyme & oregano, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2…

  • Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Fettuccine with Lemon and Parsley

    Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Fettuccine with Lemon and Parsley

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz fettuccine 1 lb large shrimp, peeled/deveined, patted dry 1 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup finely grated Parmesan (about 3…

  • Garlic Butter Baked Scallops with Parmesan Breadcrumbs

    Garlic Butter Baked Scallops with Parmesan Breadcrumbs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 to 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.25 lb (570 g) dry sea scallops, large, side muscles removed 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, divided 3 garlic cloves,…

  • Spicy Calamari Fra Diavolo with Spaghetti

    Spicy Calamari Fra Diavolo with Spaghetti

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz dried spaghetti 1 1/2 lb cleaned calamari (rings and tentacles) 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 to 1 1/2 tsp crushed…

  • Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Mango Avocado Salsa

    Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Mango Avocado Salsa

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (includes 15–20 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients Mahi-mahi: 4 fillets (6 oz each, 1-inch thick) Marinade: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp lime zest; 2 garlic cloves,…