Yes, I said it! I know I’m always saying that I’m not a seafood fan, but I have nothing against pleasing those who do. I had family over this weekend and we prepared this crab boil that went over really well. I even got my mom to take a bite!
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1 lb. shrimp
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red chile pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1/8 tsp. oregano
3 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tsp. garlic, minced
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup beer(room temperature)
Peel, de-vein, and rinse shrimp. Grind seasonings in mortar and pestle.
In large skillet over high heat, melt butter, add garlic, seasonings, and [...]

Ok, I will go on the record here — I am not a fan of oysters. Something about them just grosses me out…lol. My first kitchen job was at a seafood restaurant in Florida–and I had to handle and prepare oysters all the time. Here is a recipe for Oyster Fritters that [...]

Fresh basil is what gives this recipe its incredible flavor!
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup finely chopped garlic (about 12 cloves)
2 medium-size red bell peppers, julienne cut
3/4 lb zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
1 large onion, chopped
6 cups cooked rice
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground [...]

2 cups Ketchup
1/4 tsp Hot pepper sauce
1 cup Water
1 1/2 Tbs Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 cup cider Vinegar
1/2 tsp Basil, ground
3/4 cup Sugar
2 Garlic, cloves, minced
1/2 cup Onion, minced
1 Tbs Bacon fat
1/2 cup Celery, diced
5 lbs Shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 tsp Oregano, ground
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 cup Parsley, minced
Salt, to taste
Juice & rind of 1 Lemon [...]

2 lbs. salmon fillets
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 shallots, peeled and minced
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup light cream
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Cut the salmon into 6 equal serving pieces, [...]