Recipes: Shellfish

Shrimp Cocktail

February 6th, 2012

In the week ahead, I am going to be posting lots of recipes for Valentines Day. Some are romantic, some are cute and meant for the kids, and all are meant for celebrating those you love!

Like this simple and incredibly delicious homemade shrimp cocktail. I know it’s totally old fashioned, but I am totally a sucker for a really good shrimp cocktail. Ice cold, plump shrimp and a super tangy, spicy cocktail sauce laden with hot horseradish. Sooooo good!!

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Clam Chowder

January 17th, 2012

When I was a little girl, I remember my dad taking me to Ivar’s in Seattle. They specialized in quintessential Northwest seafood and they had all the old school seafood gems like fried clams, fish and chips and of course, clam chowder. The clam chowder was always my favorite.

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Stuffed Mushrooms

November 7th, 2011

Alright ladies and gentlemen. It’s time. The Holidays are just around the corner, and it is time for a full blown schedule packed with Holiday recipes, décor ideas, homemade gifts and cocktail fun!

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Spicy Shrimp Pasta

October 31st, 2011

I am showing this to you today, because I think that this is a perfect dinner for Halloween.

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Corn and Clam Chowder

August 29th, 2011

I set this out on our outdoor table with bowls, spoons, napkins and French bread and just let everyone scoop it up and dig in. It was an easy and festive way to eat the chowder.

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Shrimp Tostadas with Corn Salsa

August 8th, 2011

Shrimp Tostadas are the perfect Summer weeknight meal, or great for easy entertaining!

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Pasta with Bacon and Clams

July 8th, 2011

Pasta. Crispy bacon. Toasty garlic. Fresh clams. Minced green chives. Cracked black pepper. Heaven.

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Grilled Clams

June 29th, 2011

I love this recipe. Grilled clams are light and fresh and terribly easy. I think it is wonderful when you are getting ready to grill your entrée, you can just throw these clams on the grill. They are done in 5 minutes with no mess!

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Shrimp Ceviche

May 2nd, 2011

With Cinco de Mayo just a few days away, I have Mexican food on the brain. If you are preparing to whip up a feast for friends or even a quiet dinner for your family this week- shrimp ceviche is a beautiful, healthy and delicious way to start your meal!

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Orzo with Shrimp

April 27th, 2011

This is a light and fresh dish that is perfect for a light supper or lunch. I whipped this up this afternoon in about 15 minutes, (maybe less). It was so flavorful and felt very Spring like (to go with the teeny tiny bit of sun light we have here today!)

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