Ingredients:6 dried shitake mushrooms, rehydrated in 1 cup hot broth (reserve the broth)4 cups shrimp broth1 1/2 cups raw frozen or fresh mixed seafood1/3 cup dried wakame (cut up)2 cloves garlic, grated1/2 inch knob ginger, grated2 tablespoons akamiso miso paste10 oz udon noodles1 carrot, sliced into strips Directions:Bring the broth, ginger and garlic to a […]
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Crab Pretzel
Ingredients: for the dip: 1 small shallot, grated 8 oz fresh blue crab meat 3 oz shredded sharp cheddar 3 oz cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard for the pretzel: 3/4 oz active dry yeast 1 1/3 […]
Sesame & Ginger Panko Shrimp
Ingredients:1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, tails intact1 cup panko1/2 cup flour1 egg1 tablespoon sesame seeds1 tablespoon ground gingersaltblack pepper canola oil Directions:Whisk together the salt, pepper, sesame seeds, ginger and flour. Pour into a shallow bowl and set aside. Pour the panko in a second shallow bowl. Beat an egg in a third bowl. Heat […]
Crispy Old Bay Shrimp
Ingredients:1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, tails intact1 cup cornmeal1 egg2 tablespoons Old Baysaltblack pepper canola oil Directions:Whisk together the salt, pepper, Old Bay, and cornmeal. Pour into a shallow bowl and set aside. Beat an egg in a second bowl. Heat about 1 1/2 inches of oil in a large saucepan or skillet, enough to […]
Fluffy Battered Salt & Pepper Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 lb peeled raw shrimp, tails intact 1 cup flour 1 cup club soda salt black pepper canola oil Directions: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the club soda, flour, salt and pepper. Set aside. Heat about 1 1/2 inches of oil in a large saucepan or skillet, enough to cover the shrimp. Dip […]
Shrimp & Scallop Noodle Bowl
Ingredients:for the sauce:1 1/4 cup shrimp stock2 inch knob ginger, sliced2 inch knob galangal, sliced1 stalk lemongrass, sliced1 teaspoon palm sugar dissolved in 1/4 cup soy sauce1/4 teaspoon cornstarch for the stir fry:3/4 lb shrimp3/4 lb scallop6 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms2 carrots, in matchsticks2 head Shanghai cabbage, sliced in 1/4 inch wide pieces horizontally1b fresh […]
Pea Shoot Pesto
Ingredients: 1/4 lb fresh, young pea shoots 1 bunch Spring onion, chopped 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup toasted pinenuts salt pepper to serve: 1 lb hot cooked pasta 3/4 lb peeled, steamed shrimp (optional) garnish: additional pea shoots Directions: Place the pea shoots, onion, cheese, olive oil, pinenuts salt and […]
How to Steam Blue Crabs
Ingredients: water apple cider vinegar Old Bay kosher or coarse salt live blue crabs Directions: In a large boiling pot with a 2 inch raised rack add water and vinegar in equal amounts until the level is just below the rack. Bring to a boil. Drop the crabs into the pot in single layers*, sprinkling […]
Numbing Hot Shrimp with Chinese Broccoli
Ingredients for the sauce: 2 teaspoon palm sugar 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce 2 teaspoons light soy sauce 2 teaspoons black vinegar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon black sesame oil 1 teaspoon shaoxing everything else: 1 lb Chinese Broccoli, cut into manageable pieces 1 lb peeled medium sized shrimp 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 inch […]
Two Ways to Use Up Leftover Risotto: Riso al Salto and Arancini di Riso
Quick notes: If your leftover risotto is very cold from being refrigerated, let it sit out a few minutes to allow it to come closer to room temperature. This will help ensure that the final product will be heated all the way through and it will be little easier to handle. It is best to […]