Category Archives: Seafood
Salmon Cakes
I love a good burger or croquette of almost any kind! Since I had a piece of wild king salmon leftover from last night’s dinner, I was determined to do it justice. These cakes were inspired by an earlier post … Continue reading
Pasta with Lobster, Leek and Tomato
This is a springtime twist on Pasta with Lobster, Chilis and Mint. In the spring, when leeks have just begun to show up at our local farm stands, it’s nice to add them to whatever I’m cooking, just for that … Continue reading
Striped Bass with Sorrel Pesto
Today, my friend Kathleen brought me a bunch of beautiful sorrel fresh from the garden, and told me she had made a pesto out of hers, so I decided to try my hand at my own version. In the past, … Continue reading
Snapper all’Arrabbiata
One of the most delicate local fish in the waters off South Florida is snapper. Red snapper and yellowtail are the most commonly found varieties, but the variety I’m using today is known as “hog snapper,” which is delicate, tender, and worth … Continue reading
Tropical Lobster Salad
As you may have guessed, the ingredients that went into this salad are reflective of my winter habitat–South Florida. This was the perfect light lunch, inspired by some of the many wonderful ingredients at my local farmers’ market. I’ve opted … Continue reading
Flounder Stuffed with Kale
We are enjoying fresh, local wild flounder on the East End of Long Island now, so I thought I’d take advantage of it while I can. Usually, I’d opt for a quick-cooking pan-fry for thin filets like these. But a … Continue reading
Dinner for One–Golden Filet of Sole
Something about fresh fish and crispy potatoes always takes me back to Rome, since this is the meal I eat most often when I’m there. This elegant dinner can be assembled for one (or two) persons in about 45 minutes … Continue reading
Whole Roasted Striped Bass
Whole roasted fish is always a festive and impressive main course. It’s success depends entirely on the freshness of the fish and the hand of the cook, in de-boning and seasoning the finished dish properly. It seems that fish mongers … Continue reading
Cucumber Mango Salsa
These days, my kitchen is overflowing with cucumbers from my neighbor Beppi’s garden. I use at least one in every meal, slicing them thin to throw into green salads, or dressing them with oil and vinegar on their own for … Continue reading
Pasta with Seafood, Calabrese Style
The big decision when making pasta with seafood is whether to add tomato (“in rosso“) or to make it “white” (“in bianco“). Although I love it both ways, there’s something more delicate about the sauce without tomatoes. My mother always … Continue reading
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