Cuisines Archives: Seafood

Thyme Seared Scallops on Coconut Creamed Corn with Red Bell Peppers

By Michelle | Published: May 13, 2013

 

Pan seared scallops with coconut creamed corn

There are two schools when it comes to coconut oil: the lovers and the haters. As I continue to sift through information, I fall somewhere in the middle. The pros of coconut oil are that…

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Steve’s Saucy Baked Salmon with Dijon & Dill

By Michelle | Published: April 4, 2013

Steve’s Saucy Baked Salmon with Dijon & Dill

Rejoice! Wild Alaskan salmon season is near. It will begin any week now, so just keep in touch with your grocer’s fishmonger who will give you the scoop on its anticipated arrival. While canned and…

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Halibut en Papillote with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers & Garlic

By Michelle | Published: March 18, 2013

Halibut en Papillote with Cherry Tomatoes, Capers & Garlic

There are very few proteins that I simply bake without first searing or browning. You will usually end up with a lackluster lump of pale meat if you skip this step. Fish prepared…

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Basil-Balsamic Salmon Salad

By Michelle | Published: January 21, 2013

Basil-Balsamic Salmon Salad using canned salmon

Love it or hate it, canned salmon is bursting with nutrition and is wonderfully economical. I rely on it this time of year, especially when fresh wild salmon is out of season. One of my favorite ways…

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Parmesan-Crusted Dover Sole Fillets with Creamy Lemon-Parsley Sauce

By Michelle | Published: October 11, 2012

Parmesan-crusted dover sole with creamy lemon-parsley sauce

Recently during restaurant week, I had the pleasure of dining at Eddie V’s, enjoying their four-course prix-fix meal for only $40. And this menu did not have any weak spots. We’re talking wedge…

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White Wine Steamed Mussels with Zucchini, Arugula and Basil

By Michelle | Published: September 27, 2012

White Wine Steamed Mussels with Zucchini, Arugula and Basil

How to Cook Mussels

One of my fondest vacation food memories stems from a trip to Monaco, a luxurious little city–state perched between the Alps and Mediterranean Sea, bound by France—the last leg of our tour.…

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Recipe: Sundried Tomato-Basil Tuna Salad

By Michelle | Published: July 26, 2012

Sun-dried Tomato Basil Tuna Salad

With record-breaking temperatures, it’s nice to have on hand the makings for a cool, crisp meal requiring only a bit of assembly. Whip up a double batch ahead of time to provide for delectable lunches and snacks…

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Recipe: Ginger-Scallion Baked Salmon with Baby Bok Choy

By Michelle | Published: April 20, 2012

Scallion-Ginger Baked Salmon with Baby Bok ChoyFresh wild Alaskan salmon season runs spring through October, so this omega-3-rich fish graces my menu often during this time of year. Wild salmon has a cleaner taste…

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