August 27, 2021

Delicious but simple seafood recipes!

Seafood Recipes! 🐟

If you’re looking for a little inspiration for some new seafood recipes, look no further!

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Delicious jumbo shrimp with homemade cocktail sauce!

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 1/2 Fresh Lemon
  • 1/2 cup of ketchup
  • 2 tsp. Horseradish
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

  • Steam the shrimp for 10-20 min. (check on them after 10 min)
  • While the shrimp is cooking prepare the cocktail sauce by adding all the ingredients but the shrimp together and mix.
  • Enjoy!

Striped Bass

Broiled Bass served with fresh lemon.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Striped Bass, thawed
  • 1 Fresh Lemon
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. Garlic, minced
  • 1 Shallot, diced
  • Olive oil

Directions:

  • Make sure fish is completely thawed.
  • Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with a non-stick spray.
  • Place fish on the baking sheet, light coat fish with a healthy splash of olive oil, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and shallots.
  • Broil on high for 8-10 minutes, making sure that the top isn’t burning.
  • Turn off broiler and let fish rest in the oven for at least 2-3 minutes. Top with fresh lemon juice
  • Enjoy!

 

Steelhead Trout with Herb Butter 

Steelhead trout is very similar to salmon and delicious when served with herb butter.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb thawed Steelhead Trout
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Olive Oil
  • Fresh Lemon Slices

Directions:

  • Make sure fish is completely thawed.
  • Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with a non-stick spray.
  • Place fish on the baking sheet, cover with olive oil, salt and pepper, and lemon slices.
  • Bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes
  • Add a dollop of compound butter half way through cooking or use as a topping to serve.

 

Herb Butter 

 

Ingredients:

  • Freshly chopped Basil
  • Freshly chopped Thyme
  • Freshly chopped Oregano
  • Minced Garlic

Directions:

  • Start with room temp. butter in a bowl.
  • Fold in all the herbs and garlic.
  • Once all ingredients are incorporated,place bowl in fridge and allow butter to harden. This will take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour.
  • Use to cook any protein or as a topping on any protein.

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