Calamari with Lemon-Basil Sauce

Calamari with Lemon-Basil Sauce

Oh Calamari how I love thee. Tender, crispy and crunchy you make my heart melt. When I first heard of Calamari I was working at a seafood restaurant and all of the other servers would eat it pretty often, but I would always shy away. Finally one day, on a dare, I tried some and [...]

Clam Chowder

Clam Chowder

I am a huge fan of chowders and I am constantly on the search for good clam chowder whenever Ryan and I dine out. Of all of the chowders that I have tried, I prefer those that are not to thick or heavy. Instead, I prefer my clam chowder a little thinner and lighter. This [...]

Thai Red Prawn Curry

Thai Red Prawn Curry

In this recipe for Thai Red Prawn Curry, perfectly cooked prawns are the stars. They are simmered in creamy coconut milk with red curry paste and sauteed peppers and onions. The dish is then served over steaming jasmine rice that soaks up the creamy sauce, making every bite delicious.

Thai Prawn Wrap

Thai Prawn Wrap

For this quick recipe, succulent prawns are sauteed with garlic and Thai seasoning.  Cooked rice and freshly chopped green onions are added to the mix before it is all rolled up in a warmed spinach tortilla. The result is a very filling, flavorful wrap.

Prawn and Pesto Linguine

Prawn and Pesto Linguine

This is a pretty simple pasta, with subtle flavors of garlic, cream and pesto. Prawns are first sauteed with garlic and then combined with a creamy pesto sauce before being tossed with hot linguine.

Pan Seared Sea Scallops

Pan Seared Sea Scallops

This is a very simple, classic way to prepare scallops. First I sprinkled them with kosher salt and pepper, then seared them in a hot skillet and finished with a little butter. I served them over sauteed spinach for dinner last night and it was to die for.

Broiled Cajun Prawns

Broiled Cajun Prawns

This recipe for Cajun shrimp is quick and easy. They make a great weeknight dinner and can also be a delicious appetizer if you are throwing a party. While they are tasty on their own, they are also great with a little melted butter or some cocktail sauce.

Shrimp Linguine with Zucchini and Tomatoes

Shrimp Linguine with Zucchini and Tomatoes

I have been making this recipe for a couple of years now. I started when Ryan and I moved into our first apartment. Each time I made this our neighbor friends came knocking on my door because they could smell it down the hall and wanted to see what it was. Who could blame them?  [...]