Author: Steven

  • Baked Lobster Mac and Cheese with Buttery Crumbs

    Baked Lobster Mac and Cheese with Buttery Crumbs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb elbow macaroni 1 1/4 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped 10 tbsp unsalted butter, divided (6 tbsp for sauce, 4 tbsp for topping) 6 tbsp all-purpose flour 3 1/2 cups whole…

  • Cajun Shrimp Étouffée Over Rice

    Cajun Shrimp Étouffée Over Rice

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb large shrimp (16/20 or 21/25), peeled and deveined; shells reserved Kosher salt and black pepper; cayenne to taste 6 tablespoons unsalted butter + 2 tablespoons neutral oil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour…

  • Pesto-Crusted Salmon Sheet Pan with Asparagus and Tomatoes

    Pesto-Crusted Salmon Sheet Pan with Asparagus and Tomatoes

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz/170 g each) 1/3 cup (80 ml) basil pesto 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest 1 lb (450 g) asparagus, trimmed 10 oz (285 g) cherry tomatoes 1 tbsp…

  • Creamy Crab Bisque with Sherry and Old Bay

    Creamy Crab Bisque with Sherry and Old Bay

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) lump crab meat, drained and picked over 2 tbsp unsalted butter + 1 tbsp olive oil 2 shallots, 1 celery rib, 1 medium carrot (finely chopped) 3 garlic cloves (minced)…

  • Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas with Lime Crema

    Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas with Lime Crema

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 tostadas) Prep Time: 25 minutes active Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (includes marinating and optional tostada crisping) Quick Ingredients 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped 1/2-inch 1 cup fresh lime juice + 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion…

  • Grilled Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Skewers with Zucchini and Onion

    Grilled Garlic-Lemon Shrimp Skewers with Zucchini and Onion

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 8 skewers) Prep Time: 25 minutes (includes 15 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 33 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb large raw shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 lemon (1 tsp zest + 3 tbsp juice), plus wedges…

  • Broiled Fish Tikka Masala with Creamy Tomato Sauce

    Broiled Fish Tikka Masala with Creamy Tomato Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 20 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb (680 g) firm white fish (cod, halibut, haddock), cut in 1-inch cubes Marinade: 1/2 cup (120 g) plain whole-milk yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp…

  • Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad with Lemon-Oregano Vinaigrette

    Mediterranean Tuna Pasta Salad with Lemon-Oregano Vinaigrette

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) short pasta (rotini, fusilli, or farfalle) 2 cans (5 oz/142 g each) tuna in olive oil, drained 1 1/2 cups (225 g) cherry tomatoes, halved 1 1/2 cups (200 g)…

  • Crispy Cod Fish Cakes with Quick Tartar Sauce

    Crispy Cod Fish Cakes with Quick Tartar Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8 fish cakes) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 1/4 lb skinless cod fillets 1 large egg 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley Zest of 1 lemon + 1 tbsp lemon…

  • Sheet-Pan Chili-Lime Shrimp Fajitas

    Sheet-Pan Chili-Lime Shrimp Fajitas

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (8–10 fajitas) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced 1/2-inch thick 1 large red onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 2 tsp chili powder…