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Sunday, May 27, 2012

seafood

PAN-FRIED SKATE WING WITH BEETS, MINT AND BLOOD ORANGE BALSAMICO

Makes 4 servings 6 medium beets 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided BALSAMICO ½ cup good quality balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed blood orange juice, divided ½ teaspoon sugar Pinch of salt FISH 4 (four-ounce) pieces of skate wing (see Note)½ cup milk 1 cup all-purpose flour …

BASS AND POMELO CEVICHE WITH SPANISH OLIVES AND FRIED CAPERS

Makes 2 servings VINAIGRETTE ½ cup fresh-squeezed pomelo juice½ cup light olive oil 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped Kosher salt Fresh-cracked pepper CEVICHE 1 pomelo ½ teaspoon vegetable oil 2 ta blespoons small capers, rinsed ½ pound sashimi-grade bass, fluke or salmon, thinly sliced (see Note)3 …

RECIPE: Smoked Trout with Fried Green Tomato and Pickled Pearl Onions

The layering of flavors and textures makes this a memorable dish — the smokiness of the trout, the slightly bitter edge of the tomatoes and the briny onions. MAKES 4 SERVINGS 2 large green tomatoes1 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon Tabasco ¼ cup all-purpose flour Salt …

RECIPE: Shellfish Stew, Sardinian-Style

If you’ve convinced yourself that seafood is tricky to cook, this will change your mind. Use the freshest seafood you can get, and you’ll be rewarded with a fragrant stew that comes together quickly. MAKES 8 to 10 SERVINGS 1 pound fregola or Israeli couscous …

RECIPE: Caribbean Shrimp Skewers

MAKES 24 SKEWERS 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon dry ginger 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt10 ounces peeled and   deveined cooked   medium shrimp 6 …

RECIPE: Baked Mussels with Saffron and Tomatoes

MAKES 2 to 3 SERVINGS 2 pounds mussels3 scallions 3 sprigs flat Italian   parsley 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more to taste)2 bay leaves Pinch saffron threads 1 cup diced canned   tomatoes, mostly drained …

RECIPE: Olive Oil-Poached Shrimp with Soba NoodleS

MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS 12 jumbo shrimp (11 to 15 count)2 garlic cloves, minced,   divided 2 tablespoons minced, peeled ginger, divided 1 teaspoon sriracha 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed 1/3 cup plus 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided Salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces shiitake …

RECIPE: Olive Oil-Poached Salmon

MAKES 4 SERVINGS 4 (5-ounce) fillets Scottish or King salmon, skin removed Salt and pepper 1 gallon olive oil   1 tablespoon grapeseed oil Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat oven to 350 degrees.  To prepare your olive oil bath, place wire rack into …

RECIPE: Soupe Au Pistou

MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS SOUP1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 celery rib, sliced 1 leek, white and pale green part only, halved lengthwise and sliced 2 carrots, sliced 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon fresh …