Tamales do not need lard to make them tasty. These crab tamales use the richness of crab, with a little help from lean dairy. Like most tamales, they require a time commitment, but are well worth it. 3 lb of live Dungeness crab 2 jalapenos 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled ½ of an onion, cut in…
Tag: seafood
Spinach Risotto with Mussels
For those disappointed by risotto, you are not alone. You may have ordered the $16 mushroom risotto at the fancy Italian restaurant and dejectedly watched your small mound of mush dwarfed by the plates of your companions who more wisely ordered things so much more appealing like ossobucco, scaloppini and even the pasta you vow…
Pasta Pillows with Seafood
Since some may sneer at the idea of cheese mingling with fish, I call these pasta pillows rather than ravioli. They do resemble pillows in shape and due to the citrus involved in the sauce, have a lightness that compliments the seafood, despite their ricotta filling. Olive oil or Olive oil infused with hot chili…
Creole seafood stew
The term ‘Creole’ refers to the blend of French and Spanish influences in this broth. Olive oil 1 poblano pepper 1 red jalapeno ¼ of a large red onion, quartered 4 garlic cloves 5 plum tomatoes, halved ½ lb each cod, squid and bay scallops 2 limes, juiced 1 small shallot 2T parsley, divided Cayenne…
Grilled mussels with avocado herb butter
Grilling adds a depth of flavor to this dish, but it could be prepared on the stove top just the same. The compound butter ingredients can also be added, individually, at the end. 1/4 stick butter, softened but not melted ¼ avocado 4 big sprigs parsley, leaves stripped and stems discarded 2 sprigs tarragon, leaves…
Seafood and mushroom lasagna
Try this dish using lasagna, cannelloni, or large shells. Since people tend to eat less lasagna than string pasta this recipe for two can feed four when combined with a side salad. Fresh pasta made with 1 1/3c flour and 2 eggs rolled to the thinnest setting ¾ c vermouth or rich white wine 1 bay…