seafood

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Sesame Shrimp Toast

Ingredients: 10 slices white thinly sliced sandwich bread 5 oz drained canned water chestnuts 3/4 lb peeled, raw shrimp 1 egg white 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons shaoxing 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger OR minced fresh ginger 1 green onion, minced sesame seeds white pepper salt canola oil Directions: Cut the bottom […]

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Pork & Shrimp Eggrolls

Ingredients: 4 cups shredded napa cabbage 2/3 cup diced char siu 1/2 cup diced, peeled & cooked shrimp (or 1/2 cup cooked tiny “salad” shrimp) 6 (fresh) shiitake mushrooms, minced 1 carrot, julienned 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or ginger juice for the sauce: 2 tablespoons […]

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Rachel’s Ultimate Crab Dip

Ingredients: 16 oz blue crab claw meat 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature 3/4 cup sour cream 3/4 cup sharp cheddar 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons Old Bay 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder 1 shallot, minced Directions: Preheat oven […]

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Seafood Gumbo

Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter OR bacon fat 1/4 cup flour 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning 2 teaspoons thyme 1 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 cubanelle peppers, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, chopped 2 quarts seafood or chicken stock 4 andouille sausages, sliced into coins 1 lb okra, sliced into […]

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Dill & Caper Salmon Cakes

14 ounces cooked fresh salmon 1/2 cup panko, divided use 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup diced celery 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 shallot, minced 2 tablespoons nonpareil capers 1 tablespoon minced dill additional panko for dredging canola oil Directions: Mash the salmon with a potato masher until fairly smooth. Add 1/2 cup panko and […]

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Rachel’s Homestyle Baltimore Crab Cakes

Ingredients: 1 shallot, minced 16 oz backfin blue crab meat 16 oz lump blue crab meat 2 eggs, beaten 2 slices white sandwich bread, torn into small bits 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1-2 tablespoons Old Bay 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place the crab meat in a large bowl. […]