Creamy Shrimp Orzo with Basil Oil combines tender orzo in a parmesan cream sauce with quickly cooked shrimp and an herby basil oil drizzle. This delightful recipe marries the succulence of shrimp, the richness of a creamy sauce, and the aromatic charm of basil oil, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds singing. Basil oil is the highlight of this dish and crafting this verdant elixir is a breeze – a fusion of fresh basil leaves and extra-virgin olive oil, blended to perfection. The result? A fragrant, herbaceous oil that sets the stage for the luxurious experience that follows. Plump, succulent shrimp sautéed to a…
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Orecchiette Pasta with Chorizo and Kale is creamy, saucy and packed with bits of bacon, shallot and freshly shaved parmesan. This comforting one bowl meal is ready in minutes, so you can sit back and enjoy. Grab a glass of wine and some crusty French bread. You’re going to want to sop up all that delicious sauce. A note about chorizo: There are many different kinds of chorizo. This recipe calls for ground chorizo that has the appearance of ground pork. My favorite is from Hempler’s located locally in Ferndale, Washington. It is considerably different than the tube style chorizo found in most grocery stores. The difference is the quality…
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Dungeness Crab Capellini is light with plenty of crab, hints of lemon, chives and bacon with a splash of cream. Dungeness crab is native to the northwest and loved for its rich buttery taste. It’s one of my absolute favorite seafood indulgences. Every bite takes me back to days of fishing and crabbing on the family boat. Our pots were always full of crab and it was my job to crack them and pick out the meat for dinner. The hard part was trying not to eat it all during the process! If you don’t have access to a boat, you can find Dungeness crab in most seafood sections of…
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Manila Clams with Angel Hair in a light lemon garlic sauce with smoky pieces of bacon and fresh torn basil. Perhaps my favorite dinner of summer. Light enough for warm nights but satisfying as a meal. It’s got all the fresh flavors from the lemon garlic sauce to the fresh torn basil. It just feels like what you should be eating outdoors on a nice warm night. Plus, manila clams are super fun to eat! Manila clams are local to the Pacific Northwest and are known for their sweet and meaty texture. Their shells are thinner than most clams, leaving more room for meat. If you’re in the area, stop…
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Seafood and Sweet Corn Pasta is light and citrusy with sea scallops, shrimp, sweet corn and sugar snap peas over angel hair pasta. There’s something about twirling up angel hair pasta, sitting on the patio, enjoying a warm summer night (glass of wine in hand, of course). It’s light and simple, but when you add in tender shrimp and melt in your mouth scallops, it feels indulgent. I make this in 20 minutes – REALLY. Angel hair pasta boils in no time. The fresh corn and peas basically just get warmed up and the seafood…seared on each side. Super quick, but looks like max effort. Ingredients in Seafood and Sweet…
