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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Carolina Shrimp Burgers
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb peeled steamed shrimp, chopped 1 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (I used some slightly stale artisan white) 1/4 cup diced green onion 1/4 cup diced celery 3 tablespoons minced Italian parsley 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon malt vinegar 2 eggs, beaten zest of one lemon canola oil […]
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 […]
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 […]
Asiago & Crab Macaroni & Cheese
Ingredients: 16 oz lump crab meat 12 oz evaporated milk PLUS enough milk to equal 2 cups 2 cups shredded asiago 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon smoked paprika salt freshly ground black pepper panko minced Italian parsley 1 lb small or medium sized pasta, cooked (I used cavatappi […]
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 […]
Smoked Salmon & Green Onion Latkes
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs Russet potatoes, grated 1 medium onion, grated 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup minced smoked salmon (lox) 1/4 cup matzo meal 1/4 cup finely minced green onion (green parts only) canola oil Directions: In a large pan, heat about 1/4 inch oil. In a large bowl, toss all of the igredients together […]
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 […]
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. […]
Clam “Bake” on the Grill
Ingredients: 2 dozen cherrystone clams 1 1/2 lb shrimp 1 quart tiny redskin potatoes 4 smoked turkey sausage, cut into thirds 3 ears of corn, cut into coins 2 large onions, sliced 2 bay leaves 1 bulb fennel, sliced 2 cups of crab stock* water corn stalks free of silk Directions Line the bottom of […]