Jambalaya

Spicy Cajun seasoned sauteed shrimp and andouille sausage with rice garnished with fresh squeezed lemon and chopped parsley

Charbroiled Oysters

Garlic and spicy Creole seasoned oysters, charbroiled and garnished with chopped parsley and fresh squeezed lemon juice. Served over a bed of arugula and spinach with slices of fresh baked French bread.

Red Clam Chowder

Bold and robust tomato and red pepper based chowder with tender clams sweet potatoes, leeks and fennel.

Aguachile

Large shrimp and slivered onions marinated in lime juice and a puree of fresh cilantro and spicy green chiles. Paired with cubed cucumbers and avocados, Aguachile can be eaten with a spoon, chips or served on tortillas.

White Fish En Papillote

Delicate white fish wrapped in a parchment pouch and steamed in a garlicy sweet red pepper cream sauce with sauteed onions, lump crab and shrimp meat.

Zesty Lemon Pepper Shrimp and Cauliflower Salad

Riced and roasted cauliflower, cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, finely diced red onions, and lemon zest. Tossed together with chicken broth, and topped lemon pepper grilled shrimp and a spoonfull of whole Greek yogurt.  Want a summer salad that is bursting with color and flavor? Here it is! I ran across a pair of beautifully vibrant purple…

Fresh Tuna Steak Salad

Fresh grilled tuna steaks. Cubed and combined with whole Greek yogurt, fresh dill, diced peppers, cherry tomatoes and served up on Belgian endives. Sprinkle with a little salt and top with dill pickled onions and a side of radish watermelons for a kick of flavor. If you want a little more crunch to your salad….

Shrimp and Cheddar Grits

Cheesy white cheddar grits topped with spicy shrimp, roasted potatoes and corn, tossed in a Cajun butter sauce. I had an interview for a company called Cozymeal and this meal was part of the interview process. If you have not heard of the company, you are missing out! Look them up when you have a…

Salmon and Barley Bento

Spicy cajun salmon, barley and a bounty of vegetables. I am trying to keep this week’s lunch prep to a minimum.  I see the value in meal prep, but I get bored easily and don’t like to eat the same thing everyday.  I don’t mind some similarities day to day, but cannot imagine eating broccoli…

Crab Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms 

A mixture of crab and cream cheese enveloped in a vibrant zucchini blossom, dipped in tempura batter and fried. Served with a spicy, yet sweet, chili sauce. A fresh, rich take on the traditional crab rangoon.  If you are lucky, you have a bountiful crop of zucchini blossoms, as I do. At times you may…

Sweet and Spicy Poached Salmon

Lemon pepper seasoned and poached salmon, resting on a naturally sweet and spicy mango and green chili purée.  I look for ways to season or flavor meals without added sugar or salt, but sometimes it is inevitable. Sometimes you need a little sweetness in your life, but wth this recipe you don’t need it! The…

No Basta Pasta!

Salmon Ravioli with a Lemon Pepper Butter Sauce, Dusted with Parmesan.  Ever consider making your own pasta?  My husband loves pasta, but loves ravioli the most.  These filled delights are packed full of flavor and give you the option of variety.  You can pack them full of whatever you fancy.  Today’s pasta is filled with…