North African Spiced Shrimp
1 tbsp and a pinch of Ancho Chili pepper
2 dried red chili peppers crushed
1 tbsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs shrimp (31-42 size), peeled
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more if needed)
2 tbsp organic lime juice
sea salt to [...]
Shabu Shabu
Stock:
2 4″ square sheets of kombu seaweed, wiped clean of excess salt and soaked in water for 30 minutes
7 cups of water
The Food:
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
1 lb tiger shrimps, peeled & deveined
1 box silken extra-firm tofu, cut into 3/4″ cubes
5 baby bok choy, cut lengthwise in quarters
8 gai lan [...]
Ward and I are planning on entertaining more regularly, so we’ve been having fun trying out more appetizers and other party-type recipes. We came across a recipe for Poached Shrimp with Spicy Mayo and Garlic Breadcrumbs in the Aug/Sept 2009 issue of Fine Cooking; it was part of a party menu, and we thought we’d [...]
Honey, Lime and Rum Glazed Shrimp
Ingredients
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup dark rum
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
2 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tbsp lime juice
3/4 cup honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
zest of 2 limes
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp oil
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. The glaze: Combine [...]
We’re back from holidays in Nova Scotia – we spent two weeks at a beautiful oceanfront cottage just outside the town of Shelburne. Unlike last year, when we tried out several of the local restaurants, this year the cottage we rented had a much larger kitchen and we were able to feast on homemade [...]
Shrimp and Tilapia Risotto
Ingredients:
For the broth
1 medium onion, unpeeled, quartered
1 medium carrot, cut in 2-inch lengths
10 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp salt
shells from 1 pound shrimp (from below)
1 cup bottled clam juice
1 cup vegetable stock
1 can (14 1/2 oz or 400 mL) diced tomatoes
For the risotto:
5 tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced fine
3-4 cloves garlic, [...]