Category Archives: Fish And Sea Food
Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp Tapas)
December 12, 2022
Prep and cook 15 minutes Succulent prawns quickly cooked in a paprika flavored olive and surrounded by nuggets of sweet and buttery garlic makes this dish the mainstay of a... More
Mediteranean Flavored Poached Salmon
September 13, 2022
Prep 15 min Cook 20 This delicious recipe uses the traditional Mediteranean ingredients of olive oil, garlic, fresh oregano, lemon thyme, rosemary and white wine or lemon slices... More
Sicilian Swordfish With Salmoriglio Sauce
July 29, 2022
Prep 10 min cook 10 min One of the highlights of a recent visit to Sicily was a delicious and simple dish of moist grilled Swordfish and this Salmoriglio sauce. It typifies the... More
Baked Salmon With Lemony Tahini
May 21, 2022
Prep time 20 min cook time 25 min A whole baked salmon filet covered in a light lemony Tahini dressing can be a delicious and impressive centerpiece for a buffet lunch or... More
Seared fish With Chermoula Sauce
April 2, 2022
Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 15 min The North African Sauce Chermoula, permeates the delicate flavor of this simple fish dish without overpowering its subtle taste. Chermoula... More
Sayadieh – Middle Eastern Fish With Rice
January 31, 2022
Prep 15 min Cook 40 min Sayadieh – loosely translates from Arabic to mean “Fisherman’s Catch”. It is a delicious aromatic fish and rice dish embedded in the rich... More
Halibut With Sumac And Toasted Hazelnut Sauce
January 2, 2022
Prep time 15 min cook time 15 min This recipe uses seared filets of halibut coated with a creamy and lemony sumac flavored tahini sauce garnished with toasted ground hazelnuts. In... More
Salmon And Leek Pie
December 23, 2021
Prep Time 20 min, chill time 30 min, cook time 30 min With ready made puff pastry, this recipe is fool proof, is unbelievably delicious and is stunning to look at. Once in a while... More
Spicy Fish In Saffron Ginger Sauce
October 20, 2021
Prep 15 min Cook 20 min A Claudia Roden North African masterpiece. White fish filets enveloped in a light blend of a ginger and saffron sauce. Claudia Roden is without doubt the... More
Fish With Toasted Coriander Seeds and Garlic Dressing
September 8, 2021
Prep time 10 min cook time 10 min Toasted garlic and coriander seeds quickly transforms a simple filet of seared mahi mahi, cod or halibut into something quite exotic. I was... More
Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese
August 8, 2021
Prep time 15 min Cook time 15 min A delicious and typical Greek dish of shrimp in tomato sauce, highlighted by creamy feta cheese and fresh mint. From an early age, my Greek... More
Fish In Crazy Water
June 22, 2021
Prep 15 min cook 20 min Fish In Crazy Water is a quick, elegant and truly foolproof recipe. The fish gently poaches in a tomato broth that is light and flavorful. Neapolitans are... More
Pan Seared Halibut With Tomato Caper Sauce
June 6, 2021
Prep time 10 min Cook time 20 min A one-pan Mediteranean fish recipe cooked in a light fresh tomato sauce with a little garlic and capers, garnished with shredded basil. Since I... More
Middle Eastern Baked Fish With Tahini
May 25, 2021
Prep and cook 40 minutes Tahini’s creamy texture and subtle flavor blends well with the lemon juice without overpowering the subtle taste of this Mediterranean baked fish.... More
Mediterranean Fish En Papillote
March 15, 2021
Prep time 10 min cook time 15 This easy low fat recipe has all the Mediterranean flavors of succulent white fish, tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, wrapped in light Filo pastry.... More
Neapolitan Shrimps With Polenta
February 3, 2021
Prep time 20 min cook time 25 min Full-on Neapolitan flavors of tomatoes, black olives, capers and thyme in a rich tomato sauce on a soft creamy base of polenta. Tomatoes, black... More
Salmon Cakes With Spicy Agrodolce
December 28, 2020
Prep time 20 min cook time 10 min Salmon cakes with a delicious and spicy sweet and sour Agrodolce sauce give you a flavor packed dinner ready in about 30 minutes. These salmon... More
Seared Salmon With Agrodolce
December 26, 2020
Prep 15 cook time 20 min This sweet and sour sauce of sautéed red onions cooked in a balsamic and sugar reduction is a perfect balance to a seared salmon filet. Agrodolce is... More
Grilled Swordfish With Koshari “Salsa”
July 29, 2020
Prep and cook time 20 minutes This no-cook version of Egypt’s famous spiced tomato sauce with its signature sweet, tangy taste is great on any white fish filet. The... More
Greek Baked Fish
January 25, 2020
Prep time 20 min. Cook time 15 min. This recipe relies on the natural flavors o fish, fresh lemons tomatoes and onions with sliced Calamata olives to give it a robust kick. The... More
Spicy Mussels With Chorizo
January 2, 2020
Smoke cured chorizo’s sweet paprika flavour blends brilliantly with that of the creamy briny mussels to give you a robust and rustic dish that comes together in just twenty... More
Baked Snapper With Pine Nut Sauce
April 18, 2019
Prep and cook time 20 minutes Baked snapper covered in a pine nut sauce that gives it a subtle, creamy, nutty and crunchy texture. A quick, light and delicious dish. There is... More
Seared Sea Scallops With Lemony Salsa Verde
October 29, 2018
Prep time 10 min cook time 5 min Succullent scallops with the tang of lemony. salsa verde is the perfect starter or light dinner dish. I caught on to sea scallops late in life... More
Seared Cod With Tahini And Pine Nuts
October 11, 2018
Prep time 10 min cook time 15 min Tahini’s creamy texture and this recipe’s lemony garlicy taste blend well with seared cod or any other firm white fish. Growing up in... More
30 Minute Paella
September 21, 2018
Prep time 10 min cook time 20 min A delicious, quick version of Spain’s national dish, Paella, prepped and cooked in about 30 minutes. That’s right. 30 minutes! As... More
Halibut With Pickled Onion Garnish
August 30, 2018
Prep time 10 min cook time 6 min A delicious flaky white fish, char-grilled to perfection, garnished with pickled red onions. This is a real Gourmet Quickie and is my take on a... More
Poached Cod With Pomegranate Molasses Sauce
July 10, 2018
Prep time 10 min Cook time 20 min A quick and unusually exotic recipe for fish filets poached in a tangy pomegranate sauce. Most middle class homes in the Middle East still have... More
Moules (Mussels) Mariniere
June 23, 2018
Prep Time 10 min. Cook time 10 minutes. This is the ultimate gourmet quickie. Succulent Mussels in a delicious white wine and herb broth. Although it is Belgium’s... More
Seared Mahi Mahi With Basil and Lemon Butter Sauce
May 22, 2018
Prep 10 minutes Cook 15 minutes Mahi Mahi in a lemony butter sauce. Here is a refreshing change from Halibut, Cod or Swordfish. Mahi Mahi does not have a fishy taste but more... More
Shrimp And Blistered Tomato Salad
May 2, 2018
Prep and cook 30 min No ingredients spell Mediterranean summers like shrimp, tomatoes, garlic and basil and this recipe shouts it from the rooftops. Not only is it quick and easy,... More
Prawn Curry
April 14, 2018
Prep time 10 min Cook time 25 min This prawn curry with seared cherry tomatoes is a refreshing light recipe but is still full of aromas and punch. For a change of pace, it is... More
Sea Bass With Butter And Caper Sauce
March 7, 2018
Prep time 10 min Cook time 10 min I feel sorry for capers. They never get the recognition they deserve. Think about it. They can be used as a topping with sour cream on smoked... More