Mussels are in season right now and best of all, very affordable. I purchased them at Whole Foods for $6.99 for 2 dozen mussels-not bad. So, if you are looking to prepare a fancy looking meal but not wanting to spend a fortune, buy some mussels. You can make this meal for around $10…
Tag: Seafood
Red Snapper in a Red Thai Chili Sauce
Red snapper is a beautiful, pink colored, mild tasting fish that is a low-calorie, lean source of protein that is rich in vitamin A,vitamin B-12, selenium, potassium and omega-3 fatty acids, the good for your heart stuff. When you incorporate these nutrients you may significantly aid in preventing serious medical conditions and help lower…
Shrimp, Cockles & Chorizo with Spaghetti
Whenever the weather is warm and sunny I seem to always gravitate to some type of a seafood meal. It’s light, tasty and quick to prepare. So there is not much time spent over a hot stove, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful weather outdoors. Better yet, if you have an outdoor eating area, why…
Pasta Primavera with Shrimp, Asparagus, Kale & Peas
It is Spring and there are so many wonderful new fruits and vegetables that are so good for you to be eaten and so little time. But visiting your local farmers market can make eating healthy an easy choice. Your eyes will feast on the beautiful array of colorful food just waiting to be…
Flounder Stuffed with Shrimp & Crabmeat served over Ramps
Wow, if you are a seafood lover like me than you will be very happy with this meal! This recipe has not one, but THREE different types of seafood all wrapped up into one pretty presentation. Who can resist a meal that is not only delicious but really healthy and not loaded in fat and…
It’s Calamari Season!!!!
It’s one of my favorite food times of the year-calamari season! I absolutely love this delicious seafood creature. Calamari is the Italian word for “squid” and is commonly used to describe a number of dishes that feature this sea animal. On its own, squid is typically a very healthful food. It is low in…
Lemon Tagliatelle with Garlic Shrimp
With all of this talk and actual stormy weather I felt like taking myself to a warm place and imaged eating a very light and summery meal. Nothing heavy or hearty, just light, fragrant, colors of the summer and easy to prepare. Ciao, lemon tagliatelle pasta with garlic shrimp! If you ever had the pleasure to…
Clams with Chorizo in a Saffron Sauce
Clams are one of my favorite seafood goodies to eat! They are packed with iron which is so important for red blood cells, especially for women, but the minerals in clams don’t stop with iron. Clams are also a good source of phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium. Clams have more protein than oysters…
Clams in a Coconut Red Curry & Lemongrass Sauce
Wow, look at this photo of an amazing, colorful, creamy, packed with flavor sauce with some sea salty delicious little neck clams, all tucked in there ever so lovely, with the crusty bread just waiting to be soaked in this sauce and to be enjoyed for a wonderful meal!Yum! MMMM, mmmm, mmm! For those of…
Squid Ink Pasta
Pasta is such a lovely word. It is a comfort food that is loved and enjoyed by most. You may eat it plain with just some extra virgin olive oil and sauteed garlic or with countless varieties of sauces. There are so many different types of pasta, and all to be enjoyed! Today I went…
Clams, Shrimp, Spinach and Tomatoes with Linguine
The temperature suddenly went from 55 degrees to a humid 90 degrees in NYC and no one feels like turning up the heat in their kitchen. You have to eat, yet everything sounds very heavy and too hot to prepare. But….seafood! Seafood is so quick and easy to prepare and is packed not only with…
Take Me Back To Italy!!
Me in the Amalfi Coast This beautiful combination of ingredients takes me back to the Amalfi Coast in Italy. If you have never been there, you are missing out on a truly amazing place. So calm, friendly and the views are breathtaking. Each place you stop for a meal is just as good if not…
Yvette's Gourmet Kitchen 