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brunch    dinner

Pan-seared Scallops with Garlic Butter Sauce

12/21/2024

 

Servings: 4       Total Time: 15 mins       Difficulty: Beginner

 

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Perfectly cooked scallops in a rich garlic butter sauce

Pan-seared scallops with garlic butter sauce feature tender scallops seared to golden perfection and coated in a fragrant garlic butter sauce in just 15 minutes.

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appetizer    brunch    dinner

Stuffed Baked Lobster Tails

12/21/2024

 

Servings: 4       Total Time: 30 mins       Difficulty: Intermediate

 

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Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 220
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 2g
• Protein: 24g

Ingredients:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tablespoons of butter, melted
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Mix melted butter, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
3. Thread shrimp onto skewers and brush with the garlic butter mixture.
4. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked.
5. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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Baked Lemon Herb Salmon

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 280
• Fat: 16g
• Carbs: 2g
• Protein: 30g

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Lemon slices (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt and pepper.
4. Pour the mixture over the salmon fillets.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Serve hot, garnished with lemon slices.

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Pan-seared Scallops with Garlic Butter Sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 220
• Fat: 16g
• Carbs: 2g
• Protein: 18g

Ingredients:

• 1 lb sea scallops
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 4 tablespoons of butter
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add scallops to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized.
4. Remove scallops from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic.
6. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
7. Return the scallops to the skillet and coat them with the garlic butter sauce.
8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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Fried Calamari Rings

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 30g
• Protein: 20g

Ingredients:

• 1 lb calamari rings
• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup of breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place flour, beaten eggs and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
3. Season calamari rings with salt and pepper.
4. Dredge calamari rings in flour, dip in beaten eggs and coat with breadcrumbs.
5. Fry calamari rings in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
6. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
7. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

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Steamed Garlic Ginger Fish

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 220
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 3g
• Protein: 30g

Ingredients:

• 4 fish fillets (such as tilapia or cod)
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger, grated
• Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic and grated ginger.
2. Place fish fillets on a plate suitable for steaming.
3. Pour the sauce over the fish fillets.
4. Steam fish for 8-10 minutes until cooked.
5. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

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Poached Halibut in White Wine Sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 280
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 4g
• Protein: 30g

Ingredients:

• 4 halibut fillets
• 2 cups of dry white wine
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh dill, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Combine white wine, sliced onion, minced garlic and butter.
2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
3. Season halibut fillets with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet.
4. Poach halibut for 8-10 minutes until cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
5. Remove halibut from the skillet and transfer to serving plates.
6. Spoon the white wine sauce over the halibut fillets.
7. Garnish with chopped fresh dill before serving.

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Ceviche with Shrimp and Mango

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 200
• Fat: 2g
• Carbs: 25g
• Protein: 20g

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 ripe mangoes, diced
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup of lime juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Tortilla chips (for serving)

Directions:

1. Combine shrimp, diced mangoes, chopped red onion, diced bell pepper, minced jalapeño and chopped cilantro.
2. Pour lime juice over the mixture and toss to combine.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Serve chilled with tortilla chips.

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Smoked Salmon Bagel Sandwich

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 45g
• Protein: 20g

Ingredients:

• 4 bagels, sliced and toasted
• 8 oz of smoked salmon
• 1/2 cup of cream cheese
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• Capers (optional)
• Fresh dill (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Spread cream cheese on each toasted bagel half.
2. Top with smoked salmon, thinly sliced cucumber and red onion slices.
3. Garnish with capers and fresh dill.
4. Serve immediately.

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Grilled Tuna Steaks with Mango Salsa

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 20g
• Protein: 30g

Ingredients:

• 4 tuna steaks
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of lime juice
• 1 teaspoon of chili powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Mango salsa:

• 2 ripe mangoes, diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of lime juice
• Salt, to taste

Directions:

1. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt and pepper.
2. Brush the mixture over the tuna steaks.
3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
4. Grill tuna steaks for 3-4 minutes per side until desired doneness.
5. For the mango salsa: combine diced mangoes, chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice and salt.
6. Serve grilled tuna steaks with mango salsa on top.

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Broiled Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 220
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 2g
• Protein: 25g

Ingredients:

• 4 lobster tails
• 4 tablespoons of butter, melted
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Preheat the broiler on high.
2. Cut the top of each lobster tail lengthwise and pull the shell apart, leaving the meat attached to the bottom.
3. Mix melted butter, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
4. Brush the garlic butter mixture over the lobster meat.
5. Place lobster tails on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
6. Broil for 8-10 minutes until lobster meat is opaque and lightly browned.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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Sautéed Garlic Lemon Shrimp

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 200
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 2g
• Protein: 25g

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked.
4. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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Crispy Coconut Shrimp

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 15g
• Protein: 20g

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup of shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Sweet chili sauce (for dipping)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a shallow dish, mix shredded coconut and breadcrumbs.
3. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
4. Dip each shrimp into beaten eggs, then coat with the coconut breadcrumb mixture.
5. Place coated shrimp on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until shrimp are golden brown and crispy.
7. Serve hot with sweet chili sauce for dipping.

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Steamed Mussels in White Wine Broth

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 10g
• Protein: 25g

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs of mussels, cleaned and debearded
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup of dry white wine
• 1/2 cup of chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Crusty bread (for serving)

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until softened.
3. Pour in white wine and broth and bring to a simmer.
4. Add cleaned mussels to the pot and cover with a lid.
5. Steam mussels for 5-7 minutes until they open.
6. Discard any mussels that do not open.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Serve hot, sprinkled with chopped parsley and accompanied by crusty bread.

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Cajun Blackened Catfish

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 280
• Fat: 14g
• Carbs: 2g
• Protein: 35g

Ingredients:

• 4 catfish fillets
• 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions:

1. Rub Cajun seasoning evenly over both sides of each catfish fillet.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add catfish fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until blackened and cooked.
4. Serve hot with lemon wedges for squeezing.

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Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving, including sauce):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 22g
• Carbs: 15g
• Protein: 25g

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of lump crab meat
• 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

Remoulade sauce:

• 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon of hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon of capers, chopped
• 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Combine lump crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt and pepper.
2. Form the mixture into crab cakes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Refrigerate crab cakes for 30 minutes to firm up.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Fry crab cakes in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
6. For the remoulade sauce: mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, chopped capers, chopped parsley, salt and pepper.
7. Serve crab cakes hot with remoulade sauce on the side.

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Baked Stuffed Sole

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 5g
• Protein: 30g

Ingredients:

• 4 sole (fish) fillets
• 1 cup of crab meat
• 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons of butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix crab meat, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, melted butter and chopped parsley.
3. Place a portion of the crab mixture onto each sole fillet.
4. Roll up the sole fillets and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until fish is cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

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