• Grilled salmon with fresh corn, cilantro and cotija cheese
    Lent,  Mexican,  Seafood

    Mexican Corn Salmon

    Inspired by Mexican street corn, this grilled Mexican Corn Salmon is slathered in a fresh corn tossed with mayonnaise, lime juice, spices and  Cotija cheese. Packed with flavor, Mexican Corn Salmon brings the southwest to the northwest. I take the freshest salmon fillet and slather it with mayonnaise and spicy Tajin Mexican Seasoning, grill to perfection and finish off with a mixture of fresh corn off the cob, lime juice, more Tajin Mexican Seasoning, and confetti cilantro. Top with crumbled Cotija cheese and it’s READY to eat! You’re going to love the bright, fresh flavors..and that mayonnaise you may be raising your brow to. It keeps everything moist and delicious…

  • Garlic prawns with blistered tomatoes and Swiss chard over creamy polenta
    15 Minute Dinners,  Lent,  Seafood,  Valentine's Day

    Garlic Prawns & Blistered Tomatoes

    Quick and easy Garlic Prawns & Blistered Tomatoes with Swiss chard served over creamy Parmesan polenta. Always keep frozen shrimp on hand Weeknight dinner doesn’t get any easier than this. Yep, 15 minutes to restaurant inspired Garlic Prawns & Blistered Tomatoes. Argentinian Pink Shrimp are a staple in my freezer. I love how quick they thaw, which makes pulling together weeknight dinner a cinch. This dish starts with creamy polenta (another pantry staple). Then a quick saute of garlic, shrimp, Swiss chard and beautiful blistered tomatoes. The tomatoes add the perfect burst of flavor for a savvy weeknight dinner. Similar Posts:

  • A variety of citrus, stone ground mustard, brown sugar and a pinch of cayenne create a sweet and spicy glaze for sockeye salmon
    Easter,  Seafood

    Sweet & Spicy Citrus Salmon

    Sweet & Spicy Citrus Salmon uses just 5 ingredients to create a delicious, showstopper centerpiece for your dinner table in 20 minutes. A variety of citrus, stone ground mustard, brown sugar and a pinch of cayenne create a sweet and spicy glaze for sockeye salmon. Citrus is a great fruit to always have on stock. It not only lasts a long time, but you can make an ordinary pantry recipe taste fresh and full of life. From sauces, salads, glazes and even smoothies, I always keep a bowl of citrus on hand. This recipe is a simple glaze topped with blood oranges, lemons and limes. Blood oranges are my favorite,…

  • Fall Favorites,  Seafood

    Spice Rubbed Salmon with Arugula and Beet Salad

    Smoked paprika and cumin spice rubbed grilled salmon with spicy arugula and earthy spiraled beets in a honey shallot vinaigrette. This earthy Spiced Rubbed Grilled Salmon with Arugula and Beet Salad comes together in less than 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner. A blend of smoked paprika, warm cumin, honey, garlic and a pinch of cayenne gets rubbed over a beautiful salmon fillet before grilling. While it’s doing it’s thing on the grill, toss together a very simple beet and arugula salad with feta and hazelnuts. It’s a simple dinner that is restaurant quality. The recipe calls for spiraled beets..but don’t panic if you don’t have a spiralizer (I…

  • This rustic, Farm Style Clam Chowder combines fresh manila clams, sliced baby potatoes, a splash of sherry, cream, tarragon and smokey bacon.
    Seafood,  Soups, Stews & Chowders

    Farm Style Clam Chowder

    This rustic, Farm Style Clam Chowder combines fresh manila clams, sliced baby potatoes, a splash of sherry, cream, tarragon and smoky bacon. With all the makings of a rustic chowder right at our fingertips, the Pacific Northwest delivers all the ingredients for this Farm Style Clam Chowder. This cream based chowder has a splash of sherry and fresh tarragon for a flavorful twist on the classic. The addition of creamy red and yellow baby potatoes cut in slices add to the rustic farm style. Topped with crumbled smoky bacon and freshly steamed manila clams, this bowl delivers the full flavor of the pacific northwest. All About Tarragon Tarragon is widely…