1/2 lb shrimp, shelled, deveined, butterflied 1/2 cake soft tofu, cut in small cubes 2 thai chilis, seeded, minced 2 tbsp fish sauce sea salt and cracked pepper 5 cups chicken stock the zest and juice of 1 lime 1 tbsp sambal oelek 2 tbsp cilantro, minced Bring the chicken stock to a simmer and… Continue reading Thai Shrimp and Tofu Soup
Category: Shellfish
Coconut Mussels
2 lb mussels, scrubbed and debearded 1 tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, minced 1" ginger, peeled, minced 1 tbsp thai red curry paste the zest of half a lime the juice of half a lime sea salt and cracked pepper 1/2 can coconut milk 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 tsp coriander Heat the olive oil… Continue reading Coconut Mussels
Thai Mussels
2 lb mussels, scrubbed, debearded 3 tbsp butter 2 jalapeno or serrano chilies, minced 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce sea salt 1/2 tsp sugar 1/3 cup dry white wine juice of half a lemon 1 warm baguette In a stock pot heat the butter until melted. Add… Continue reading Thai Mussels
Curried Almond Scallops
1 lb thawed large scallops salt and white pepper curry powder butter 1/4 cup slivered blanched almonds the juice of half a lemon Sprinkle the scallops with curry powder. Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a large non-stick skillet. Add the scallops and the almonds. Cook the scallops… Continue reading Curried Almond Scallops
Mussels with Baguette
1/4 lb butter 2 shallots, minced 2 cups dry white wine sea salt and cracked pepper 6 lb mussels, scrubbed and debearded just before serving 1/4 cup parsley, minced 1 baguette, sliced Heat the butter in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the shallot and cook for 3 minutes. Add the wine and… Continue reading Mussels with Baguette
Mozzarella Risotto with Shrimp
1/2 cup mozzarella, cubed olive oil butter 1 cup raw Arborio rice 1/3 cup dry vermouth 3 1/2 cups chicken stock 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 lb shrimp, raw, deveined, shelled, rinsed in water, drained the juice of 1/4 lemon 1 shallot, minced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 tsp cayenne cracked pepper sea salt Heat 1 tbsp butter with 1… Continue reading Mozzarella Risotto with Shrimp