Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook

Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Fish / Seafood Light and Healthy Main Dish Pasta

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

This Shrimp Fra Diavolo has tender shrimp in a spicy white wine and tomato-based sauce. Served with linguine or other pasta of choice for a satisfying and filling meal. This post has been updated since its original publication on April 2015 with new images and added content. One of my favorite Italian dine-out dishes is Shrimp Fra Diavolo. The abundance of pasta, tender shrimp, and …

Lobster Pizza
Bread / Pizza Fish / Seafood Main Dish

Lobster Pizza

A lobster roll in a form of a pizza is a treat! With a generous amount of lobster, lettuce, tomato, and a mayonnaise based-spread, this pizza is pure indulgence. If you love seafood, try my Cioppino or Layered Seafood Dip too! A few weeks back the nice folks at LobsterAnywhere sent me some complimentary colossal lobster tails, which I turned into scrumptious Lobster Tails with Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus. …

Lobster Tail with Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Fish / Seafood Main Dish

Lobster Tail with Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Succulent colossal lobster tail served with bacon wrapped asparagus and a garlicky butter sauce is fine dining at home. Make this gorgeous restaurant quality lobster dinner at home for a lot less than eating out. For the perfect appetizer, serve with Layered Seafood Dip! I was gifted with lobster tails from LobsterAnywhere. All opinions expressed are my own. Hi everyone! I am excited to share …

Chipotle Chili Pepper Shrimp
Appetizer Fish / Seafood Light and Healthy

Chipotle Chili Pepper Shrimp with a Limy Dipping Sauce

Chipotle chili pepper seasoned shrimp, oven roasted and served with limy dipping sauce, makes a scrumptious appetizer. Keep this easy 15-minute dish in your arsenal. I did not cook dinner on Tuesday, which meant it was a free-for-all night for the family. Everyone was free to make or reheat whatever they chose to eat. So, I had leftover beef stew and a hot dog for …

Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup
Asian Inspired Budget-Friendly Meals Fish / Seafood Light and Healthy Main Dish One-Pot Meals Pasta Pork Soup

Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup

Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup is a fantastic combination and makes this soup substantial and comforting without being heavy. Options for making the broth from scratch or using store-bought are provided. Hello, dear readers! I am starting today’s blog post with a confession. What is that saying…never admit you made a mistake in the kitchen. Well, I am afraid that I will have to fess …

Swordfish with Blue Pesto
Fish / Seafood Light and Healthy Main Dish

Swordfish with Blue Pesto

Swordfish with blue pesto? Yes, please! Pan-seared swordfish steak is served with blue cheese pesto. It’s a quick and easy meal that is healthy, delicious, and mouthful of flavor. I wanted to share a fish recipe with you this week, but I was also obsessed with the idea of using blue cheese pesto. Now, there are many people who believe that fish and cheese don’t …

Fried Shrimp Banh Mi
Asian Inspired Fish / Seafood Main Dish Sandwich

Fried Shrimp Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)

Vietnamese Fried Shrimp Banh Mi is sure to make you fall in love! This lightly battered and fried shrimp sandwich served with pickled carrots & daikon, sweet mayonnaise, cucumber, and cilantro is out of this world! One of the best sandwiches on earth is banh mi, otherwise known as a Vietnamese sandwich. It is a sub. As with any other subs, it can be made …

Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp
Appetizer Asian Inspired Fish / Seafood Light and Healthy Main Dish

Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp

Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp are marinated in an aromatic lemongrass rub. They are so simple but so good. Serve as an appetizer or a main course. I love lemongrass! It has a lemony-citrusy and, some say, gingery flavor. To me, it is wonderfully distinctive and pairs well with many types of meat—pork, chicken, beef, or seafood. In this post, I am using it as a marinade …