seafood recipes – The Kitchen Koach

Grilled Lobster Tails

Grilling lobster SOUNDS simple – just throw the tails on the BBQ like you would do a shell-on shrimp but, no! When heated, the lobster tails actually curl up and because the shells are so thick it takes a while for the meat to actually cook through, and then you have the arduous task ofContinue reading “Grilled Lobster Tails”

Lemon + Thyme Shrimp Scampi

This is like one of those dishes where you go to the store specifically for seafood because you want a light dinner but it’s still freezing outside so you want something warm and satisfying and trust me, nothings HITS like a perfectly buttery shrimp scampi. Serve on its own or over a bowl of yourContinue reading “Lemon + Thyme Shrimp Scampi”

Surf + Turf Saganaki

There’s not enough positive things I can say about Cucina + Amore’s Puttanesca. If you are an olive lover, this tomato sauce is simply the best, briniest, olivey-est of THEM ALL. You can easily finish cooking any par-cooked pasta in this salty sauce for a quick dinner, OR, get a little fancy and follow alongContinue reading “Surf + Turf Saganaki”

Spicy Scallop Crudo

Raw scallops are my favorite. Scallop sushi. Scallop crudo. If you have access to fresh, sea scallops – it’s simply the best way to enjoy these gems of the sea. The texture is rich and velvety but also light and silky. You can thinly slice them and literally do nothing more than a squeeze ofContinue reading “Spicy Scallop Crudo”

Creamed Corn + Crab Pasta

My husband loves crab pasta. So when I’m feeling like a sport (ha!) I’ll grab a pound of lump crab meat. My typical crab pasta recipe is essentially the same as the Lemon Ravioli (a la Misi) – with a boatload of crab thrown in at the last minute. But you know me – alwaysContinue reading “Creamed Corn + Crab Pasta”

Halibut Saganaki

I am SO excited to share this recipe with you guys for so many reasons. Obviously, the first one is because it’s super delicious – otherwise who would even care? Secondly, I love any dish that you can serve directly in your cooking vessel because that’s always such a pleasure. Third – and really theContinue reading “Halibut Saganaki”

Ginger-Scallion Flounder

Let’s re-visit the Ginger Scallion Sauce – because I’ve been enjoying it on the regular these days and this particular dish was SO easy to create a large format dinner for a bunch of people quickly and easily. So follow the recipe for the ginger scallion sauce (linked above) and add the juice of 1Continue reading “Ginger-Scallion Flounder”

Ginger Scallion WHATEVER, or in this case, Swordfish

This sauce is special. It’s easy, it’s bright and it will add flavor and vibrancy to any protein you pair it with. That’s why the sauce is the basis of this recipe – what you choose to do with it is really up to you! SHOPPING LIST: 1 bunch of scallions, ginger knob, chopped garlic,Continue reading “Ginger Scallion WHATEVER, or in this case, Swordfish”