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Pasta

Herbed Shrimps and Pasta

1 pound unpeeled, medium-sized fresh shrimp 4 ounces angel hair pasta, uncooked 1/2 cup butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup half and half 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp chopped fresh dill weed or 1/2 tsp dried dill weed 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper Peel and devein shrimps; set aside. Cook pasta […]

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Halibut

Sauteed Halibut with Mushrooms

A lot of halibut steaks are too large for a single serving, yet half a steak looks skimpy. In this dish, each half of a steak is divided into 2 thin pieces of fillet and top with a sauce. To double the recipe, cook the fish in 2 batches or use a second skillet. 1 […]

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Shrimp

Shrimp Scampi

2 pounds unpeeled,  jumbo shrimps 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 tsp dried tarragon 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp steak sauce 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp hot sauce 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley hot cooked fettuccine Peeled and devein shrimps; set aside. […]

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Swordfish

Sicilian Swordfish

4 swordfish steaks, 1/2-inch thick 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dry) Preheat a grill or the broiler for at least 15 minutes. Sprinkle the steaks with salt and freshly ground pepper and put them close under the burner or on the coals. Grill […]

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Halibut

Hearty Halibut

2 pounds halibut steaks or other fish steaks, fresh or frozen 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion 1 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped tomato 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup chopped parsley 3 Tbsp chopped pimiento 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 […]

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Salmon

Traditional Barbecued Salmon

4 salmon steaks 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil dash oregano dash garlic powder dash thyme dash salt 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese dash pepper paprika parsley Combine all ingredients except salmon, cheese, parsley and paprika. Add fish and marinate for 30 minutes, turning once. Sprinkle steaks with paprika. Cook 4 inches from coals. […]

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Swordfish

Swordfish with Tomatoes and Capers

4 Tbsp olive oil 2 swordfish steaks, 1 inch thick (7 to 8 ounces each) salt and freshly ground pepper 2 small plum tomatoes, seeded, cubed 1 tsp capers, rinsed 1 tsp diced sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil 1 garlic clove, minced 2 green onions, white part only, minced fresh basil leaves, shredded or 1 […]

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Sauces

Sauces

The following sauces, designed mainly for fish, are uncooked. They are made separately from the foods they accompany and can be made ahead of time and held. Garlic Vinaigrette 1 minced clove of garlic 1 egg yolk 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil In a small mixing bowl, […]

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Shrimp

Lemony Shrimp

The shrimp can be served as a first course or over Mushroom Risotto for a one dish meal. 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 Tbsp fresh minced garlic 1 pound medium-sized raw shrimp, cleaned and deveined if desired 1 Tbsp lemon zest juice of  half Meyer lemon Heat oil and […]

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Salmon

Salmon Roast with Artichokes Heart

1 1/2 to 2 pounds salmon roast garlic clove salt and pepper fresh leeks 6-oz jar of artichoke hearts 1/4 cup Husch Chardonnay Put salmon in baking dish.  Place garlic clove and spread inside cavity. Salt and pepper cavity. Fill with artichoke hearts. Cut leeks into 6-inch lengths and again in half lengthwise. Arrange them […]

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Salsas

Dried Tomato and Basil Salsa

3 cups Roma tomatoes, diced 3/4 cup white onion, diced 1/2 cup dried tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup olive oil salt and pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil Combine ingredients. Serve as an accompaniment to the Grilled Chicken with Rosemary. As a dessert course, try a plate of ripe pears, brie or toasted almonds.

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Fish

Microwaved Flounder Provencal

This recipe has only 270 calories per serving and takes barely 15 minutes to prepare from start to finish. Four 8-oz fillets of flounder 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp finely chopped basil leaves 1 garlic clove, minced salt and pepper 8 ounce canned tomatoes, chopped 3 Tbsp fresh orange juice 1 Tbsp fresh […]

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Roast

Seasoned Chicken Bake

8 skinned and boned chicken breast halves 1 (8-oz) bottle Italian salad dressing 3/4 cup herb-seasoned stuffing mix, crushed 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp dried parsley flakes 3/4 tsp salt 3/4 tsp pepper Combine chicken and salad dressing in a shallow dish; cover and refrigerate 8 hours. Remove chicken discarding marinade. Set aside. […]

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Sauces

Two-Tomato Ginger Relish

3 large Roma tomatoes or 1 cup red cherry tomatoes 2 large yellow tomatoes or 1 cup yellow pear tomatoes 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp minced fresh ginger 2 tsp lime or lemon juice 1 tsp soy sauce 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper Peel, […]

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Shrimp

Prawns with Garlic

3 Tbsp olive oil 18 prawns (about 3/4 pound), in their shells 1/2 tsp salt 6 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise 1/2 tsp hot red pepper flakes 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 Tbsp finely minced fresh parsley Heat the oil in a medium skillet. When the oil is really hot, add the […]

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Salmon

Ginger Grilled Salmon

1/2 cup peanut oil 3 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp Asian sesame oil 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger 1/3 cup minced scallions from white part and 1 1/2 to 2 inches of the tender green 3 to 4 pounds salmon fillet, cut into 6 to 8 individual servings, […]

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Scallops

Scallops with Shiitakes Lemon and Parsley

4 tsp unsalted butter 4 large shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced 1 1/2 pound sea scallops 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 3/4 tsp kosher salt freshly ground pepper to taste 2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley Melt 3 tsp of butter in a large non stick skillet over medium heat. Add the shiitake and saute […]

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Fish

Broiled Fish with Three Peppers

1 1/2 pounds fresh or frozen fish fillets or steaks 4 Tbsp light olive oil salt and pepper to taste 1 each small red, green and yellow peppers, sliced into thin strips 1/2 pound thickly sliced mushrooms 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried) 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely minced Preheat the […]

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Salsas

Walla Walla Sweet Onion and Watermelon Salsa

1 cup chopped walla walla sweet onion 2 cups chopped seeded watermelon 1/4 cup orange marmalade 1 cup chopped orange sections 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno peppers 1 large minced garlic clove 1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp white vinegar In a large bowl, stir together orange marmalade, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, […]

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Sauces

Tomato Vinaigrette

For white, lean to moderately fat fish such as halibut or sea bass. Add a little chopped fresh basil or marjoram if you like. 1/2 medium tomato pinch of sugar pinch of salt and pepper 1 tsp sherry or red wine vinegar 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Carefully cut out the core and seeds […]