Category Archives: Shellfish

Lobster tails, baked potato, collard greens and corn

It’s lobster time again. Whenever I am getting too bored by plain food, a little luxe helps. We steamed the lobster tails and served them with lemon. John and I split a baked potato which I sprayed with olive oil … Continue reading

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Seared scallops with baked potato and green beans

I can’t believe I’ve never posted a menu including scallops. Scallops are my favorite protein. John gets them really dry and then gets our cast iron pan really hot. Just a touch of oil brushed around the pan is enough … Continue reading

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Shrimp creole again

I know I need to broaden my repertoire since here is shrimp creole making a second appearance. We have this pretty frequently since it is low in calories, tasty and you get to eat a giant bowl of food (GBOF). … Continue reading

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Assorted (fried) seafood

One of the best ways to stay on a diet is to order something that you don’t want to eat. This was served after an antipasto of raw shrimp with heads, raw squid and assorted raw shellfish. Then there was … Continue reading

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Shrimp creole – shrimp in a creole sauce with onions, peppers, and zucchini

This is just a bad picture of a very good GBOF (giant bowl of food.) John is an expert shrimp cooker and I am an excellent vegetable chopper-upper. What you end up with is a complex bowl of smoked paprika, … Continue reading

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Whole wheat penne in brodo with shrimp, garlic, onions, broccoli, mushrooms and parsley

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Lobster tails, collard greens with fresh corn, and steamed new potatoes

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