Dinner

Crab Stuffed Snapper

Posted Fri, 02/06/2009 - 00:08 by CitizenFood

Serves 4

Ingredients:

For the stuffing:
5 slices firm white bread
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup butter , melted
1/4 pound crabmeat, flaked
To finish the dish:
4 whole red snappers, cleaned
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
5 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Boiled Shrimp

Posted Fri, 02/06/2009 - 00:02 by CitizenFood

Makes 2 pounds

Ingredients:

4 bay leaves
20 peppercorns
12 whole cloves
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon caraway seed
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1/8 teaspoon cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
8 cups water
1 large lemon, quartered
1 clove Garlic, minced
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Seafood Paella

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 23:58 by CitizenFood

Serves 6

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 chicken pieces
1/2 pound turkey Italian sausage, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper , diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 1/2 cup yellow rice
3/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 cups chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas , thawed
1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 cup canned quartered artichoke hearts, drained
2 tomatoes, cut in wedges
Salt and pepper

Fish Fajitas

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 23:53 by CitizenFood

Serves 6

Ingredients:

1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cup green bell pepper strips
3/4 cup thinly sliced onion
1 1/2 pound grouper fillets -- cut into 1/2-inch sticks
1/3 cup beer
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 flour tortillas (6-inch size)
1 1/2 cup salsa
6 tablespoons nonfat sour cream

Seafood Pot Pie

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 23:52 by CitizenFood

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter
1 sweet potato, cubed
2 small leeks, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 1/2 pound whitefish fillet, cut into 2" cubes
1 1/2 cup halved green beans, blanched
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon water

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Coconut Fish Curry

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 23:50 by CitizenFood

Serves 4

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons sunflower oil
5 shallots, sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 1/2 pound firm white fish boned and cubed
Flour for dusting
1 stick cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon turmeric
5 ounces grated creamed coconut

Heat the oil and fry the shallots, garlic and mustard seeds for 1-2 minutes. Dust the fish with flour and add to the sauté pan. Add the remaining spices, and add water until fish is partially submerged. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, then stir in the grated coconut until blended into the sauce.

Beer Battered Fish

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 23:49 by CitizenFood

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 pounds Fish Fillets
2 eggs, separated
1/2 cup beer
1/4 cup milk
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Cut fish in pieces 3" x 1 1/2". Place on paper towels to dry. Beat egg yolks until thick and light. Blend in beer, milk, flour and seasonings. Mix until smooth. Beat egg whites stiff, but not dry and fold in batter.

Pat fillets dry. Dip into batter, lift out and drain slightly with fork or slotted spoon. Fry deep fry at 375 degrees F for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Drain on paper towels.

Salmon A L'Orange

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 23:48 by CitizenFood

Serves 6

Ingredients:

2 pounds fresh salmon steaks
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons snipped parsley
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Orange wedges

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Arrange fish in a large baking dish, making sure they do not overlap. Cook onion and garlic in oil until the onion is tender, but not browned. Stir in parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture over fish. Combine orange and lemon juices; pour evenly over all.

Baha Fish and Rice Bake

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 23:47 by CitizenFood

Serves 6

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
2 cans (14.5 ounce) stewed tomatoes, cut up, undrained
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound fish fillets (any firm white fish)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Lemon slices (optional)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Tuna Burgers

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 23:45 by CitizenFood

Makes 4 burgers

Ingredients:

1 pound tuna fillets
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups soft bread crumbs
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 buns

Pulse tuna in food processor until it resembles ground beef. Combine with green pepper, onion, bread crumbs, salt and pepper; mix well. Shape into 4 patties. Heat oil in a large nonstick sauté pan and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes each side.

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