Scallops with Spaghetti and Parsley
Scallops with Spaghetti and Parlsey (serves 4) 2 dozen bay scallops or 16 large sea scallops 1 lb spaghetti (I prefer De Cecco) 1/2 cup olive oil 5 cloves garlic minced 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes...
View ArticleDeep-Fried Soft Shell Crabs and King Prawns
Deep-Fried Soft Shell Crabs and King Prawns (serves 4) 8 soft shell crabs, fresh or frozen (then thawed and WELL drained) 12 king prawns, raw with shells removed but tails on 1/2 cup...
View ArticleCrustless Crab and Goat’s Cheese Tart
Crustless Crab Tart with Goat Cheese and Fresh Thyme (serves 6 as a main course) 1 tbsp butter 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced 1 pound fresh white crabmeat 8 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 2 tsps fresh...
View ArticleShrimp Larb
Shrimp Larb in Lettuce (serves four) 16 very large King prawns (Brit for shrimp) 1 tbsp peanut oil 1 two-inch length lemongrass stalk, minced tiny 2 cloves garlic, minced with lemon juice and sea salt...
View ArticleLobster Rolls
Lobster Rolls (one lobster per two people) lobsters (steamed and chilled) minced celery minced white onion mayonnaise, chili sauce and lemon juice to taste top-split hot dog rolls chopped chives Simply...
View ArticleNobu-Inspired Shrimp Tempura with Creamy Spicy Sauce on Watercress
(serves four) 1 1/2 pounds raw shrimp, cut into bite-sized piece, or rock shrimp about 1/2 cup tempura batter mix enough ice-cold water to make thick batter oil for deep-frying several handfuls fresh...
View ArticleCrab and Goat Cheese Tart
Crab and Goat Cheese Tart (adapted from Richard Corrigan) (serves 6-8 as a main course) 1 1/4 cups/175 grams plain flour 1/4 cup/75 grams cornflour (cornstarch) 1 tsp salt 1 stick/120 grams very cold...
View ArticleVongole all’aglio, pomodori, olive e olio con spaghetti
(serves 4) 1.5 kilos/3.5 lb small clams, raw 50ml/1/4 c very good quality extra virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsps butter 2 large handfuls flat-leaf parsley, minced 1 hot Thai chilli,...
View ArticleThai Shrimp Burgers
Thai Shrimp Burgers (serves four) 1 lb/450g raw shrimp 1/2 cup/30g Panko breadcrumbs zest of 1 lime zest of 1 lemon 1 medium-hot red chilli, finely chopped 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped 1-inch...
View ArticleLobster Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Lobster Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (makes two very generous sandwiches) 1 1 1/4 pound lobster four pieces very sturdy sourdough bread 4 tbsps butter 100g/3.5 ounces mild melty cheese (Gruyère, Gouda are...
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