Recipe Type: Seafood
Octopus and Potato Salad
I had this delicious salad last time we were on the Amalfi Coast, more precisely in Positano (Italy). It’s a simple recipe that belongs to the Italian culinary tradition. It’s served as a starter or a main dish. We both loved it, my husband and I. So here it is! ...
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Crab Claws, My Way
Crab meat is packed with protein, vitamin B12 and other healthy nutrients. It’s slightly sweet and has no fishy aftertaste that some of us dislike. Crab is sustainable and is supposed to have lower levels of Mercury. I usually buy pre-cooked crab claws, fresh or frozen. Historians believe that crab ...
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Clams and Spaghetti Alle Vongole
The season for clams is now on. Clams are molluscs and live half way buried in the sand of the sea floor. They are very nutritious with many health benefits. They are a lean source of protein and are rich in vitamins and minerals. Before cooking them we have to ...
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Prawns Concoction
This inspired recipe is now one of my husband’s favourites. I created it one day when I had in my fridge some pre-cooked prawns and vegetables that needed to be eaten. I wanted to make a dish which, if combined with pasta, rice or quinoa would be a wholesome meal. ...
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Prawn or Shrimp Cocktail
Prawn or shrimp with cocktail sauce is a classic retro starter, introduced in North America in the 20s, and in the 60’s in the U.K. It became a huge culinary success worldwide and still remains nowadays a great treat. In U.K., the sauce is known as Marie Rose sauce and ...
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Seafood with Whole Wheat Pasta – Spaghetti Marinara
Spaghetti Marinara is a classic Italian seafood pasta using a mix of seafood such as prawns, calamari, shelled mussels… usually cooked with a tomato sauce. My recipe uses fresh cherry tomatoes instead. It’s delicious, healthy and quick to prepare!
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