Shrimp Dim Sum
These Chinese shrimp dumplings are so good and worth the effort to make from scratch, even though it takes 1.5 to 2 hours to make a batch. They are just like the shrimp dim sum Har Gow (虾饺), but with … Continue reading Shrimp Dim Sum
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Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Pork and Shrimp (Gỏi Cuốn Tôm Thịt)
There are two main kinds of Vietnamese spring rolls: deep fried, and ‘uncooked’. The shrimp and meat in those is actually cooked, but otherwise these Vietnamese spring rolls are a fresh appetizer that is served at room temperature. Traditionally the … Continue reading Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Pork and Shrimp (Gỏi Cuốn Tôm Thịt)
Gaeng Som (Thai Sour Curry with Shrimp)
Gaeng Som is a water-based Thai sour curry that can also be described as a spicy seafood and vegetable soup. Literally Gaeng means curry and Som means sour. The curry paste is easy to make from scratch, as it is … Continue reading Gaeng Som (Thai Sour Curry with Shrimp)
Arroz de Marisco (Portuguese Seafood Rice)
As we were traveling along the coast of Portugal, arroz de marisco was on the menu of almost every restaurant. It is much more wet than Spanish paella or Italian risotto, more like a seafood soup with rice in it. … Continue reading Arroz de Marisco (Portuguese Seafood Rice)
Nosotto (Potato-Risotto with Shrimp)
On Malta I really enjoyed the potatoes cooked liked a risotto with shrimp under the name of nosotto at Noni. And so back home I decided to create something similar. It is basically diced potatoes cooked in a fish and … Continue reading Nosotto (Potato-Risotto with Shrimp)
Poblano Chiles Stuffed With Shrimp (Chile Relleno con Camarones)
This recipe is quite simple with a limited number of ingredients, but very tasty. The combination of textures and flavors works really well: spicy pepper, earthy shrimp, sweet soft onions, and cheesy cheese. If Poblano peppers are not available or … Continue reading Poblano Chiles Stuffed With Shrimp (Chile Relleno con Camarones)
Risotto with Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp and Parsnip
This is not really an Italian dish, as there are too many components and most Italians do not even know what a parsnip is. But it sure is delicious. The combination of flavors and textures is great: sweet plump shrimp … Continue reading Risotto with Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp and Parsnip
Smoked Salmon and Shrimp Bonbon
Smoked salmon bonbons are a popular appetizer in the Netherlands, but I had never made them. It was the perfect way to serve some homemade cold smoked salmon as a good looking appetizer. The smoked salmon is stuffed with a … Continue reading Smoked Salmon and Shrimp Bonbon
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare (Seafood Risotto)
To my surprise I had not yet blogged my recipe for risotto ai frutti di mare. That needed to be rectified as soon as possible, and it is certainly no punishment to have to eat this. There are two important … Continue reading Risotto ai Frutti di Mare (Seafood Risotto)
Taiwanese Stir Fried Shrimp With Black Beans
When choosing a restaurant in Taiwan, do not let the (lack of) decor fool you, as it does not say anything about the quality of the food. Besides, most restaurants look like this so you would probably starve if you … Continue reading Taiwanese Stir Fried Shrimp With Black Beans
Steamed Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)
This is the first of a series of dishes that we really enjoyed in Taiwan and I wanted to recreate at home: dumplings that have soup in them, that will burst open in your mouth as you eat them. They … Continue reading Steamed Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)
Shrimp Croquettes (Garnalenbitterballen)
Bitterballen are popular party food in the Netherlands. They are breaded and deep fried, and usually filled with a meat ragoût. I have already blogged about those here. When they are larger and have a cylindrical shape, they are called … Continue reading Shrimp Croquettes (Garnalenbitterballen)
Shrimp Satay (Saté Udang)
Saté is Indonesian for a grilled skewer of meat or seafood. Popular versions are chicken and goat. Four years ago, Putneyfarm posted a recipe for a Singapore/American version of shrimp satay (saté udang) that I put on my list of … Continue reading Shrimp Satay (Saté Udang)
Paella Mixta
Paella is one of the best known dishes from Spain, although it is really from the Spanish city of Valencia on the Mediterranean coast. The name “paella” simply means “pan” in Valencian, although a paella pan is called a “paellera” … Continue reading Paella Mixta
Risotto with Shrimp, Zucchini, and Tomato
The nice thing about buying shrimp with heads and shells is that you can make a very flavorful shrimp stock using those heads and shells. Together with zucchini and tomatoes, this makes for a very nice risotto. To have a … Continue reading Risotto with Shrimp, Zucchini, and Tomato
Mexican Shrimp Meatball Soup (Albóndigas de Camarón)
Following other blogs is a great way to discover new recipes. I saw a Mexican shrimp meatball soup on my blogging buddy’s Kathryn’s blog, Anotherfoodieblogger. Regular albóndigas from Spain are meatballs cooked in tomato sauce, but these shrimp balls are cooked in something that … Continue reading Mexican Shrimp Meatball Soup (Albóndigas de Camarón)
Fusilli with Shrimp, Peas, and Tomato
One of the questions I get asked the most is whether I spend a lot of time preparing each meal. The answer is no, as when I get home from work I am usually too hungry to wait a long … Continue reading Fusilli with Shrimp, Peas, and Tomato
Shrimp, Pumpkin, and Almonds
I always like it when I get requests for a dinner party, because it makes it easier to choose what to make. In this case, the request was something with shrimp and garlic. Because of the season I looked for … Continue reading Shrimp, Pumpkin, and Almonds
Thai Sour and Spicy Shrimp Soup (Tom Yum Goong)
My friend Melvin is great at cooking Asian dishes, and recently he made tom yum goong for us. This is a sour (from lime) and spicy (from chillis) Thai soup with shrimp. We liked it a lot, so I wanted … Continue reading Thai Sour and Spicy Shrimp Soup (Tom Yum Goong)
Introduction to Indian Cuisine
I’ve never been to India and I’ve never even eaten at an Indian restaurant. But I was curious about the cuisine, and so it was a great pleasure that two natives, Vinod and Seema, were willing to cook for me … Continue reading Introduction to Indian Cuisine
Shrimp-Crusted Grouper with Spinach and Butter Beans
On Ocean Drive in Miami Beach I had a very nice dish at A Fish Called Avalon, crab-crusted grouper with steamed spinach, giant white beans, roasted teardrop tomatoes, and a madeira beurre blanc. This is the only dish from my recent … Continue reading Shrimp-Crusted Grouper with Spinach and Butter Beans
Linguine with Shrimp, Pesto, and Zucchini
The combination of shrimp and pesto may sound strange, but you can find pasta with this pairing of ingredients on the menu of many restaurants in Italy or on Italian blogs . And the combination does work. In fact, if … Continue reading Linguine with Shrimp, Pesto, and Zucchini
Shrimp with Almonds and Onions
Shrimp with almonds and onions is a simple but very tasty appetizer that was inspired by something we tried in Croatia. It reminded me a bit of a preparation from Venice called ‘in Saor‘, but this is even more simple. … Continue reading Shrimp with Almonds and Onions
Stir Fried Shrimp with Braised Mushrooms in Oyster Sauce
Shrimp and mushrooms are a classic combination in stir fry dishes. In this Chinese-style dish, I’ve added another layer of flavor by braising dried shii take mushrooms in oyster sauce first. It is a bit more work, but worth it. … Continue reading Stir Fried Shrimp with Braised Mushrooms in Oyster Sauce
Pasta with Jumbo Shrimp and Samphire (Pasta con Gamberoni e Salicornia)
Samphire has been an easily available ingredient around here for years, but I haven’t been using it very often. As it is such a local ingredient to me, it had not occurred to me to use it in Italian cooking. … Continue reading Pasta with Jumbo Shrimp and Samphire (Pasta con Gamberoni e Salicornia)
Thai Shrimp Cake (Tod Mun Goong)
Miranti’s blog The High Heel Gourmet is an excellent source for learning how to prepare authentic Thai food. Every recipe I’ve tried from her has been a success, and without ever having set foot in Thailand I somehow feel comfortable … Continue reading Thai Shrimp Cake (Tod Mun Goong)
Grilled Marinated Jumbo Shrimp
On the Italian foodie blogs I follow, everyone is turning over to cold food because of the hot weather. When we have hot weather here we still eat hot food — we just prepare it outside on the grill (which … Continue reading Grilled Marinated Jumbo Shrimp
Kerupuk, Krupuk, Kroepoek (Shrimp Crackers)
Because of our, euphemistically put, shared history, kroepoek (Indonesian shrimp crackers, the Indonesian spelling is kerupuk or krupuk) is very common and very popular in the Netherlands. You can buy it at every supermarket and ‘Chinese/Indonesian’ restaurants sell large rectangular sheets of … Continue reading Kerupuk, Krupuk, Kroepoek (Shrimp Crackers)
Risotto with Cream of Shrimp (Risotto con Crema di Gamberi)
My favorite way of blogging is to cook something, eat it, blog about it right afterwards, and then read your comments. That’s what I did today. From the kitchen to the blog in a couple of hours. Risottos always take a bit … Continue reading Risotto with Cream of Shrimp (Risotto con Crema di Gamberi)
Butternut-Parsnip Soup with Shrimp
There is a drawback of being a good cook — some friends tend to be intimidated by your prowess in the kitchen and don’t dare to invite you back over for dinner. And so I appreciate it a lot when someone does … Continue reading Butternut-Parsnip Soup with Shrimp
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