It’s that time of year again, the sun is shining and all we want to do is sit outside and enjoy the hot weather! So we’ve been trying to host dinner al fresco whenever possible. Here are a few tips and quick marinades to make this possible…. even on weeknights! 1. Simple marinades These simple…
Category: Fish & Shellfish
Quick and easy summer dinner – arugula and almond pesto
Summertime calls for fresh, easy and quick dinners. Here is one that is super easy to make and super delicious! Baby Salma approved! We’ve all been there…. It’s mid-week and you want to make the most of the little free-time you have with your kid(s) but also have a homemade dinner on your table? Here’s…
Sous-vide Smoked Salmon
Because nothing says I love you like breakfast in bed, here are two easy recipes for homemade sous-vide smoked salmon… perfect for Valentine’s day! Both of these recipes result in perfectly moist & flavourful salmon. Sous-vide cooking allows for precise temperature control, this translates into great texture and moisture. Smokey lapsang souchong imparts its characteristic…
Matcha Salt
This simple seasoning is perfect for summer! Add it to grilled fish or seafood for a vibrant punch of color and taste. Matcha brings a lovely green, grassy flavor that pairs wonderfully with seafood! The lemon zest helps liven up the mix. What you need: 1 tbsp Maldon salt 1 tsp Matcha* zest of one…
Coctel de camaron: Mexican shrimp cocktail
There are few things better than a cool, seafood dish when it’s hot and humid outside. Other than enjoying bbqs during the summer {as you can see in the previous posts, and especially if you follow me on twitter or instagram}, I love easy entertaining with simple refreshing shellfish dishes. They are super tasty, but most importantly…
How to Cook Scallops
I have recently come to the conclusion that scallops are one of my favorite {if not my favorite} shellfish. Its sweet taste and supple, soft texture have won me over! However, when improperly handled {overcooked} they are tough, chewy and abominable! Keep it simple! Simplicity is the way to go when cooking shellfish, the most…
And then there were 3
A few weeks ago, before one of my dear friends left town, I let the boys take over the kitchen. Here is a peek of the madness that ensued…. We all wanted some fresh and sweet seafood, and the guys were able to put a great spin on a lobster dinner. The wonderfully cooked shari…
Bacalao a la Vizcaina
Note: I wanted to post this recipe before, but in the midst of the holiday craze I forgot. Better late then never… A Mexican Christmas is not complete without this hearty dish Waking up to a Bacalao sandwich served with a dark bock-style beer on Christmas day is heaven!! Every family has their way of…
Nopal con Trucha Ahumada
Hope you are having a wonderful New Year’s Eve gathering! Here is a beautiful and unusual entree… We’ve enjoyed this lovely little dish in many celebrations. The color and texture pairing is quite celebratory! The cactus leaf paired with the smokey, softly seasoned trout is nicely juxtaposed with the crunchy pita bread. Here’s how to…
Red Snapper en papillote
Hello, I hope you are having a good start of the week. I know it seems like I’m always having fish, but a couple of weeks before the holidays I like to eat some delicate dishes… Especially since I know I’ll be indulging in decadent meals and treats in the weeks to come! I was…
Smoked Salmon Brunch Sandwich!
Hello, Hope you are having a wonderful (long) weekend! For those of you that were celebrating Thanksgiving I hope you had a lovely celebration…we all have a lot to be thankful for! I wanted to do a small post on what I had for Brunch last week…. I wanted to have a semi-decadent Brunch without…
Smoked Salmon & Ricotta Appetizer
On Friday nights I like to have quick and light dinners, that I can enjoy with a glass of wine and then be off to meet my friends. Last Friday was no exception I wanted to make a fast dinner composed of small dishes so, I met Moos, on his way back from work, at…
Kitchen Nani 