Grilled Shrimp Marinara

May 17, 2012 by · 8 Comments

Shrimp Marinara

So, yesterday morning I had to go into the office (which always makes for a crazy morning….) I also had a conference call that I was taking from home at 8. The girls leave to go to school at 8:15. It was just a recipe for a disastrous morning.

I was upstairs getting ready shortly before my call and one of the girls decided they wanted to look in the dryer for something to wear (they have a dresser and closet full of clothes but for some reason the piece of clothing they want is always in the dryer.) Bailey, our dog, is put back in our laundry room if Jim or I are not downstairs.

So, while the girls were moving the gate to get to the dryer, Bailey escaped. I heard the girls screaming that she got out at the top of their lungs and I just yelled down to Ella to put her back. Still more screaming. Now the screaming sounds a bit panicky so I decided to run downstairs. Apparently Bailey got up on the table and ate all of my vitamins that Jim set out for me as well as Ella’s toast that had some Nutella spread on it.

At this point Ella is screaming to me and tears start flowing with sobs. Both girls are hysterical. I’m not sure if they were more worried about whether Bailey was going to be poisoned by the chocolate or the vitamins. I reassured them that Bailey was not poisoned and she would be just fine – which she was. If anything, the vitamins and fish oil might do her some good!

Bailey

This is Bailey. She is a pretty good dog – just a little crazy at times. She is pretty well-behaved if Jim or I are around, but I guess with the girls screaming she got a bit excited. I have no idea why she would eat my vitamins. What dog does that???

Now let’s talk about this dish……

This was surprisingly one of my favorite meals I have had in a long time. You know I love shrimp and seafood, but I usually pass by a recipe that mixes seafood with a red sauce. Not sure why, but the combo has never sounded that great to me. However, last week I saw something that got me craving grilled shrimp with marinara over angel hair pasta and oh my…

This isn’t a complex recipe but its one of those dishes where the sum is greater than it’s parts. Although shrimp, garlicky marinara, pasta, cheese and some spice are all pretty awesome parts. Nonetheless, Jim and I were surprised how much we loved this. Girls, too…..but of course they always love shrimp and pasta. We mentioned a couple of times this week how good this was. Will probably make something similar very soon! I will probably add fresh basil next time, but other than that I won’t change a thing.

Enjoy!

Grilled Shrimp Marinara
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon olive oil (you can use less olive oil, but it becomes part of the sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon season salt
  • 1 roasted red pepper thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup dice onion
  • 4 cups of your favorite marinara
  • salt and pepper to taste.
  • Freshly Grated Parm
  • Crushed Red Pepper (optional)
  • 14.5 ounce box of Barilla Plus Angel Hair Pasta – cooked

Instructions
  1. Heat ¼ cup of olive oil on a sauté pan on medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent and add garlic for last two minutes. Add marinara sauce and roasted red peppers and simmer in the pan while everything else cooks. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Season Shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and seasoning salt. Skewer shrimp – about Light your grill to medium high.
  3. Grill shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side. YOu will know they are done with they are a nice pink color and no longer translucent on the insides. Don’t over cook!
  4. Plate your pasta and drizzle with a little olive oil and roasted red pepper if desired. Spoon Marinara over pasta and top with shrimp and freshly grated parm. Enjoy!

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Asian Grilled Salmon

May 9, 2012 by · 13 Comments

I have looked for the perfect glaze for salmon and this is a great choice.  My favorite so far.  The mix of the soy and Dijon mustard is perfect.  Of course it’s from Ina:-).  I used sweet soy sauce because I wanted a little sweetness, but if you have regular it would still be great (and that is what she uses.)  The sweet adds some calories, but it was really good.

Are you confused when it comes to buying seafood?  My mom and I were talking about buying sustainable fish and how you know if what you are buying is a good seafood choice or one to avoid.  If you want a good source of info on buying any type of seafood check out Seafood Watch and it will give you information on any type of fish that you can buy.   It tells you your best choices and what to avoid because of overfishing or potential PCB contamination. There is even an iPhone app or pocket guide that you can download.

Ideally when it comes to Salmon you want to buy Alaskan or Pacific Northwest and stay away from the Atlantic Salmon.  I won’t get into much more detail than that, but if you want some good information on buying seafood check Seafood Watch out.

In the meantime, try this out and enjoy!

Slightly adapted from Ina Garten

Soy Glazed Grilled Salmon
 
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Ingredients
  • 1- 1.5 pounds of salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (you can use regular if you don’t have the sweet)
  • 6 tablespoons good olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic

Instructions
  1. Combine mustard, soy sauce, olive oil and garlic. Brush half over salmon fillets. Let salmon sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Light your grill to a medium high heat and lay your salmon skin side down. Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side (depending on how thick your fillets are.) Once cooked remove from the grill and drizzle the remaining marinade over the fish. Allow to sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
  3. Enjoy!

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Creole Grilled Shrimp

April 18, 2012 by · 5 Comments

We love grilled shrimp and these disappeared quick!

Today I gave Ella and Taylor the choice between buying salmon or shrimp at the seafood counter and they chose shrimp hands down. I ended up buying both and to their dismay I ended up making the salmon tonight instead of the shrimp. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with the shrimp yet so I figured I would do something with them tomorrow night. If I wasn’t a food blogger I would make this again in a heartbeat, but I will probably try to come up with something new for tomorrow night. They weren’t upset with me for long though because the salmon was tasty and they ate it all up.

This shrimp isn’t too terribly spicy. I did think it was a tad bit salty so the next time I make it I will try to get some low sodium creole seasoning. The flavor was spot on though. The Worcestershire and tomato paste give the marinade some depth while the creole seasoning and lemon juice give it some nice fresh flavor.

I served this over some pasta that had been tossed in a little olive oil, salt and pepper.  On the side we had some green beans almondine.  It was a great Sunday night meal!

Enjoy!

Creole Grilled Shrimp
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp – peeled and deveined
  • 2 Tablespoons creole seasoning (low sodium if you can find it)
  • 1 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 4 metal skewers

Instructions
  1. Combine half of the creole seasoning with the oil, Worcestershire, lemon juice and garlic in a resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp and let marinate for at least ½ hour in the fridge.
  2. Place shrimp on skewers and discard excess marinade. Sprinkle with the remaining creole seasoning. Place on a medium high grill and cook shrimp about 2-3 minutes on each side (They will be a nice pink color and no longer transparent on the inside.)
  3. Remove from heat and serve.

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Spicy Baked Shrimp

March 28, 2012 by · 7 Comments

My neighbor and friend Cameron gave me this recipe and it will be the dish that I make for Taylor for her birthday. Cam watches Ella and Taylor on the days that I go into the office and she had this recipe and some blackened seasoning ready for me one day when I went to pick them up. As soon as I heard the name of this dish, I knew that it would be on the menu for that weekend. I do like me some spicy seafood!

This will be dinner on Taylor’s birthday when she turns 7 in August. She was so funny eating this. She kept apologizing because she couldn’t stop eating it. At one point she said, “Mommy where did you get this recipe????” When I told her it was from Miss Cameron she said “Well, you tell her its delicious!” Taylor doesn’t usually gush over something unless it’s loaded with sugar and food coloring so I was very happy to hear it. I shouldn’t say that. Taylor is actually a very good eater, but she does like her sweets more than anything else.

This would be fantabulous over pasta and the next time I make this that is probably what I will do. We had crusty bread to soak up the sauce and it was wonderful. This makes a lot of sauce and you could almost half the amount. I will say that I was surprised how much of it we ended up devouring.

If you are looking for a fun seafood recipe with some kick this is a must try! I know I said that this is what I will be serving for Taylor’s birthday, but I might actually request it for my own:-)

Enjoy!

Spicy Baked Shrimp
 
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Recipe type: Main

Ingredients
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 6 Tablespoons blackened seasoning
  • 6 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 6 Tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 6 Tablespoons honey
  • 6 Tablespoons soy sauce (lite)
  • 4-5 cloves of crushed garlic
  • 2 lbs large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined

Instructions
  1. Combine all the above ingredients (except the shrimp)
  2. Place shrimp in a 9X13 baking dish. Pour sauce over shrimp and bake for 10-12 minutes at 450 degrees uncovered.
  3. Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread for dipping. Can also serve over pasta.

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Oven Roasted Cod with Panko and Herbs (and some great fish recipes for Lent)

February 27, 2012 by · 5 Comments

If you are looking for some fish recipes for lent this is a great easy dish to try!  You could probably use any white flaky fish – haddock would be great but Cod was perfect for this.  It takes minutes to prepare and the flavor is great.  The panko gives this fish a very nice crunch, which everyone really liked.

For the tartar sauce I just mixed up some mayonnaise (light), relish, minced onion, lemon juice, salt and pepper.  I don’t have a recipe but just mix it up to taste.

Here are some other yummy fish recipes to try as well:

Panko Crusted Salmon

Blackened Grilled Mahi Mahi (my all-time favorite way to eat fish)

Mustard Roasted Fish

Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa

Steamed Fish With Black Bean Sauce

Enjoy!

Adapted from Rachael Ray

Oven Roasted Cod with Panko and Herbs
 
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Recipe type: Main

Ingredients
  • ½ cups plain bread crumbs (I used panko)
  • 1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley (I used dry about 1 tsp but fresh parsley would be great)
  • 2 large cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • Coarse salt
  • 4 (6 to 8-ounce) cod fillets
  • Extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Pile parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and a little coarse salt on the cutting board. Finely chop the lemon-garlic mixture, then add to the plain bread crumbs. Add a little of the olive oil to this and toss gently with your fingers until the oil lightly coats the breadcrumbs.
  3. Lightly brush the top of each fillet with olive oil and dip in to the bread crumb mixture. Brush a little bit of olive oil in the bottom of a baking pan then place fillet in the pan, crust side up. Roast fillets in oven about 12 to 15 minutes.

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