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 …
Layered Seafood Dip
This Layered Seafood Dip is loaded with crabmeat and shrimp. It has a layer each of cream cheese, seafood, lettuce, shredded cheese, scallion, and cocktail sauce. Serve with crackers or tortillas for a great appetizer. Happy New Year! I hope you had a good start to 2015! We had an enjoyable New Year’s Eve with our two next-door neighbors. One of the dishes I served …
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 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 dinner …
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 …
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
Grilled Lemongrass Shrimp are marinated in a 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. Today, I am using it as a marinade for quick and …
Zesty Crab Soufflé
Jazz up any meal with this Zesty Crab Soufflé with Monterey Jack and Jalapeño Pepper Cheese. It is easy to prepare and makes a great presentation. When you are a food blogger and want to complete your photoshoot at lightning speed, you make a soufflé. Speed is of the essence if you want to capture the soufflé at its best. For within minutes, your subject …
Surf and Turf Stuffed Potatoes
Surf and Turf Stuffed Potatoes are topped with pan-seared steak and shrimp and homemade onion rings. These loaded potatoes are worth all the calories. Stuffed potato is not usually a fixture on my plate, because the added accoutrements can make the dish extremely caloric. I would rather rack up my calorie count on other items. So, when I have a stuffed Idaho, it has to …