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How to Make Surf and Turf in Creamy Cajun Sauce

This lobster, shrimp, and turkey sausage in a creamy Cajun sauce is a delicious dish that brings together a unique combination of seafood and poultry flavors. The Cajun sauce is made from a blend of spices that gives it a distinctive taste and aroma, while the cream adds a smooth and creamy texture to the sauce. The lobster and shrimp provide a tender and juicy seafood taste, while the turkey sausage adds a meaty and slightly spicy flavor to the dish. The dish is best served over a bed of rice or pasta and is perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner party.

Here’s an easy step-by-step instruction to make this Lobster, shrimp, and turkey sausage in a creamy cajun sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 LB shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 5 lobster tail
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 can of chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup of heavy cream
  • 1/2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 3 tablespoon flour
  • 2 turkey sausage
  • Green onion chopped for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Remove shrimp and lobster meat from the shell. In a large bowl, lightly coat seafood with olive oil. Generously sprinkle cajun seasoning and a pinch of old bay seafood seasoning and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, fry the turkey sausage and once they are done, cut them into pieces add set aside.
  3. In a separate skillet with olive oil, cook the garlic and red bell pepper over medium-high heat. Season with Cajun seasoning and cook until both are soft.
  4. Add the shrimp and cook this until they are 70 percent done and then add in the lobster tails. Once both are ready, remove it from the skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, slowly pour in the chicken broth, cream, butter into the remaining broth from the shrimp and lobster and whisk this together over medium heat.
  6. Add the remaining tablespoon of flour to the broth/cream mixture. This will become slickly thick so you have to keep whisking until you get a nice smooth texture. (This is not mandatory but I added a splash of white wine into my original recipe.)
  7. When your sauce is done, add in the shrimp, lobster tails and turkey sausage back in. Gentle stir together. Garnish with green onions.
  8. This dish is great with brown rice or any side of your choice.
  9. Enjoy and don’t forget to hashtag, #dinnerwithtayo.

Make This Seafood Pasta With Herbed Cream Sauce

Seafood pasta with herbed cream sauce is a decadent and delicious dish that is perfect for seafood lovers. This recipe starts with cooking your choice of pasta, such as linguine or fettuccine, in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the herbed cream sauce by sautéing minced garlic and chopped shallots in a pan with butter until fragrant. Then, add heavy cream, white wine, and a mixture of chopped herbs such as parsley, thyme, and basil, and let the sauce simmer until thickened. Next, add a variety of seafood such as shrimp, scallops, and mussels to the sauce and cook until they are just cooked through. Finally, add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat with the creamy seafood sauce. Garnish with chopped herbs and grated parmesan cheese. This seafood pasta with herbed cream sauce recipe is a perfect choice for a special occasion or a romantic dinner for two. It is creamy, flavorful, and packed with a variety of seafood that adds a unique and delicious touch to this classic pasta dish.

Ingredients:

  • Pack of fettuccini Pasta
  • 3-5 lobster tails (depending on serving)
  • 1 lb of shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • fresh tarragon
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 8 grape tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon red crushed pepper flakes
  • Pinch of salt
  • Parmesan Cheese, shredded
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnishing.

Instructions:

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package.
  2. Remove lobster meat from the shell, discard the shell. Peel and clean the shrimp under cold running water.
  3. Cut lobster meat into bite-size pieces. In a bowl, add the lobster meat and shrimp together. Add olive oil, chicken bouillon seasoning, a pinch of salt, and red crushed pepper. Mix together and set aside.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add diced onion and garlic and cook over medium heat until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add in shrimp and lobster, cook for about 5 – 6 minutes, or until when the shrimp and lobster meat are cooked completely.
  6. Cut the grape tomatoes in half and add them to the skillet. Add in fresh Tarragon and stir together.
  7.  Add heavy cream and white wine and bring to boil, then reduce to simmer and add the chicken bouillon cube, stirring until the cube is completely dissolved. Add the pasta into the sauce and stir the sauce with the pasta until the sauce coats it fully.
  8. Top with fresh chopped parsley and shredded Parmesan cheese.
  9. Serve and Enjoy. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #DinnerWithTayo.

How To Make This Baked Curry Salmon In Few Steps

Baked curry salmon is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for any weeknight dinner. This recipe starts by marinating fresh salmon fillets in a mixture of curry powder, paprika, cumin, and turmeric for at least 30 minutes. Then, the marinated salmon is placed on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and a crispy potato crust is prepared by slicing thin rounds of potatoes and arranging them over the salmon fillets. The potatoes are seasoned with salt, pepper, and olive oil and then baked in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and the potatoes are crispy and golden brown. The result is a perfectly tender and flavorful salmon fillet with a crunchy and delicious potato crust that adds a unique twist to this classic dish. This baked curry salmon recipe is not only healthy and flavorful but also quick and easy to make, making it a perfect go-to dish for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 1LB of Sockeye Salmon (or Atlantic Salmon)
  • 1 tbsp curry seasoning
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tbsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tbsp parsley
  • Extra light Olive oil

Instruction

  1. Preheat the oven at 375 degrees
  2. Season the salmon with all your ingredients. Brush down with olive oil and bake it for about 20-25 minutes.
  3. Once the salmon is ready, remove it from the oven garnish with fresh chopped parsley and enjoy.
  4. Tag #Dinnerwithtayo if you remake this recipe.

Fresh Mahi-mahi Made In This Thai Coconut Curry Sauce

Mahi-mahi is a popular fish species found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the world. It is also known as the dolphin fish or dorado. It has a firm texture and a sweet, mild flavor, which makes it a popular choice among seafood lovers.

One delicious way to prepare mahi-mahi is by cooking it in a Thai coconut curry sauce. This recipe is not only easy to make, but it also packs a punch of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.

This recipe serves 4 people and takes around 30 minutes to make. It is a perfect dish for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of the sweet and mild mahi-mahi with the spicy and creamy coconut curry sauce is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

Here’s what you’ll need to make fresh mahi-mahi in Thai coconut curry sauce:



Ingredients

  • 1/2 can of unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons minced green onions (more for garnishing after plating)
  • 1 pound of mahi-mahi fillets (sliced into 4 pieces)
  • This dish should be served with steam rice or quinoa & rice mix (basmati, wild and jasmine rice mix)

Instructions

  1. Combine the coconut milk, lime juice, red curry paste, garlic, fish oil, salt together in a bowl, green onions and mix. Scoop out 1/4 cup of the sauce to brush the fish with later.
  2.  Pour the remaining mix in a sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Simmer  for 8 to 9 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. 
  3. Remove the sauce from heat; stir in green onions. Set aside to cool slightly. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season fish with salt and pepper then brush each pieces of fish with the 1/4 cup of sauce you set aside from earlier. Bake the fish in the oven for 15 minutes.
  5. Once the fish is ready, serve with rice and pour some of the remaining sauce over the fish. Sprinkle with additional green onions if needed.

Perfectly Grilled Halibut In A White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce

Grilled Halibut in White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for seafood lovers. This dish is prepared by grilling a fresh halibut fillet until it is tender and flaky. The halibut is then topped with a rich and savory sauce made with white wine, diced tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves. The white wine gives the sauce a delicate acidity and a subtle sweetness that perfectly complements the mild flavor of the halibut. The diced tomatoes add a refreshing burst of juicy texture, while the fresh basil leaves lend an aromatic, herbaceous flavor. The combination of the perfectly grilled halibut and the flavorful tomato basil sauce makes this dish a true delight for the senses. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner party, and it pairs beautifully with a crisp white wine or a light-bodied red wine.

Here are some additional tips for making delicious Grilled Halibut in White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce:

  • Use fresh halibut. The fresher the fish, the better the dish will taste.
  • Don’t overcook the halibut. Halibut is a delicate fish and should be cooked until it is just opaque in the center. Overcooked halibut will be tough and dry.
  • Use a good quality white wine. The white wine will add flavor to the sauce, so use a wine that you enjoy drinking.
  • Add some other vegetables to the sauce. Chopped onions, peppers, or mushrooms would all be great additions to the sauce.
  • Serve with rice or pasta. Rice or pasta would be a great side dish to serve with this dish. The rice or pasta will help to soak up the flavorful sauce.
  • Enjoy! Grilled Halibut in White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a fancy or special occasion.

Ingredients

For the White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • sweet pepper (red, yellow, and orange) thin sliced
  • 2 small cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt (more to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (more to taste)

For the Halibut:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound fresh Halibut (or white fish of your choice), cut into 2 fillets
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

For the Halibut:

  1. Season both sides of fish with salt and pepper. Brush the halibut with olive oil and grill until golden brown, for about 5 – 10 minutes or until it’s cooked through.

For the White Wine Tomato Basil Sauce:

  1. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add sweet pepper and garlic and saute for 1 minute, or until garlic is fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they’re soft. Add in the white wine, stir, and allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer. This process should take no longer than 10 minutes. Stir in the basil, salt, and pepper and cook for additional 2 minutes.
  2. Place the the grill halibut into the white wine tomato basil sauce and serve at once.
  3. Served with steamed broccoli and quinoa.

Coconut Jerk Shrimp and Plantains: Simple Weeknight Meal

Coconut Jerk Shrimp & Plantains is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a party. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful jerk sauce made with coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper. The plantains are fried until golden brown and tender, and they add a delicious sweetness to the dish. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table!

Here are some additional tips for making delicious Coconut Jerk Shrimp & Plantains:

  • Use fresh shrimp. The fresher the shrimp, the better the dish will taste.
  • Don’t overcook the shrimp. Shrimp should be cooked until they are pink and cooked through, but not overcooked, or they will become tough.
  • Use ripe plantains. Plantains that are too green will be starchy and not very flavorful. Plantains that are too ripe will be mushy.
  • Serve with rice or another grain. Coconut Jerk Shrimp & Plantains is a great dish to serve with rice or another grain. The rice will help to soak up the flavorful sauce.
  • Enjoy! Coconut Jerk Shrimp & Plantains is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra-large shrimp tail on, deveined, and cleaned
  • 1 coconut
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion coarsely chopped
  • 3 medium scallions chopped
  • 2 Scotch bonnet chilies chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Jamaican all spice powder

Instructions

  1. Finely chop onions, sweet chili pepper, scallions, and garlic; set aside.
  2. Peel shrimp, devein and clean in a bath of vinegar or lemon with water.
  3. Drain and dry with paper towel. Place in a large bowl. Season with all spice, pepper, nutmeg, and pour soy sauce over shrimp and mix well. Let marinate for about 10 minutes.
  4. Here’s a trick on how to open the coconut at home with a hammer. Once you crack open the coconut, scrap some of the coconut out and set aside.
  5. Heat tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in pepper, onions, garlic, scallions, coconut and thyme. Cook for 5 minutes. Add shrimp and cook while stirring occasionally. Remove the shrimp from heat, cover and  set aside so it stays hot while you prepare your plantain or side of your choice.
  6. Cut the sweet plantains, and in a separate skillet, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Fry the plantains until they are golden. Remove the plantains from the skillet once ready. Place in a paper towel to remove excessive oil.
  7. Once the plantains are ready, serve immediately with shrimp.
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