Cedar Plank-Grilled Salmon
November 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I’ve had some cedar planks around since we bought our grill this summer and never used them. Today was nice and sunny so I thought this would be the perfect day for grilling and a good occasion to use those cedar planks to make grilled salmon (my husband’s favourite fish). These cedar plank-grilled salmon fillets are incredibly tender and have a nice smoky flavour from the cedar. In this recipe I soaked the planks in warm water but you could use white wine or apple cider to accent wood aromas and add a richer flavour to your salmon. You can serve the salmon with Roasted Vegetables.
Are you a big fan of salmon? Check out another delicious recipe I posted a while ago for Roasted Salmon Steaks.
Time: 35 min, Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.
Servings: 4-6 [Read more...]
Grilled Lobster Tails Sandwich
August 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
For some unknown reason I never got overly excited about lobster… plus they are kind of ugly, they look like big cockroaches, don’t they?! A few years ago while vacationing in Cuba we had the chance to eat the most perfectly cooked lobster fresh from the ocean. We went on a boat ride and one of the Cuban guys on the boat caught a few huge lobsters. By the time we came back from our snorkeling session at the coral reef the table was loaded with lobster and fresh fruit that I couldn’t resist. This is the time when I pretty much fell in love with lobster. Boiled lobster is very tasty but I think grilling adds a little bit more flavour. Grilled lobster tails are quick and easy to make and super delicious! [Read more...]
5licious: Fried Trout with Tomato & Garlic Sauce
February 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is my dad’s favourite dish and one of the very few recipes he prepares at home 
. It’s easy to make, delicious and needs to be served on weekends (you don’t want the garlicky smell to flood your office, right?!). We served it with a roasted tomato & garlic sauce and our traditional Romanian mamaliga (polenta). You can find the recipe for polenta here.
Time: 30 min, Prep: 10 min. Cook: 20min.
Servings: 6-8 [Read more...]
5licious: Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Appetizer
January 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Oh, I made these so many times this holiday season and they were always the first appetizer to go. What can be better than a light appetizer with smoked salmon and cucumber with a touch of cream cheese when everywhere you go during this time of the year you find the traditional cabbage rolls (sarmale), roasted pork, pork jelly (piftie), sausages, and you name it… all kinds of dishes that are heavy on meat – delicious but SO heavy. So back to our healthy smoked salmon, did you know that in the mid 1800′s New York, especially Brooklyn, emerged as the fish-smoking capital of America? Here’s a great article about the history of smoked salmon if you’re interested in reading 
.
Time: 15 min, Prep: 15 min.
Servings: 15 [Read more...]
Oven-Fried Shrimp with Aioli
October 31, 2011 by 2 Comments
The first time I had aioli (or allioli) was last year when we visited some relatives in Spain. Aioli is a garlicky Spanish mayonnaise sauce that is usually served with seafood or fried fish. So it’s the perfect sauce for these oven-fried or breaded shrimp. Oven “frying” is a better and much healthier alternative to deep frying and it’s always our preferred choice.
Time: 40 min, Prep: 25 min. Cook: 15 min.
Servings: 4 [Read more...]
Shrimp with Fettuccine
September 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This shrimp and pasta dish is quite simple to prepare and tastes amazing. It’s perfect to pack for lunch or makes a quick and healthy dinner. It has a flavourful sauce with wine and fresh herbs that you’ll definitely enjoy – trust me !
Time: 30 min, Prep: 15 min. Cook: 15 min.
Servings: 3 [Read more...]
Tuna Pie (Empanada Gallega)
August 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Here’s the second pie recipe I promised to post. Tuna Pie or Empanada Gallega is a savory pie that is very popular in Galicia – a region in the northwestern part of Spain. It’s filled with tuna, onions, peppers and tomatoes. You can also replace the tuna with sardines, cod fish or chorizo. It’s a very tasty and hearty meal and very easy to pack for work or school.
Time: 55 min, Prep: 20 min. Cook: 35 min
Servings: 10-12 [Read more...]
Sweet and Sour Fish Kebabs
May 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This is a great way to prepare flavourful fish kebabs. Adding pineapple is a twist to the traditional way of making kebabs that I’m used to from back home. I bet my parents won’t like this recipe but I shall try making this next time they visit us from Romania. Back home most people don’t usually like food with fruits or sweet sauces, if it’s sweet then it’s considered to be a dessert; it took me a while to get used to this as well .
Time: 30 min, Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min. + 3 hours marinating
Servings: 12 skewers [Read more...]
Cheesy Fish Fillet Casserole
May 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We eat fish quite often for two main reasons – firstly, we love it because it’s healthy and low in fat. Researchers have proved that the omega-3 fatty acids from fish can help us turn back the biological clock and live longer. Secondly, fish is great because you can make tons of quick and easy recipes with it. This Cheesy Fish Fillet dish is perfect for a quick dinner and is super tasty. It took me about 10 minutes to prepare and it was downright delicious!
Time: 40 min, Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.
Servings: 4 [Read more...]
