Shellfish
Mussels with Basil Cream
Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 25 min
Skewered Rosemary Shrimp with Mint Pesto
Rosemary sprigs double as flavoring agents and skewers in this beautiful hors d'oeuvre. Only half of the pesto is used for this recipe; toss the remainder with pasta or spread thinly on crostini or grilled chicken breasts. What to drink: Pinot Grigio.
Crisp Curried Shrimp
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Oyster Pan Roast with Pepper Croutons
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Scallops with Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Avocado and Mango
At Eli's restaurant, this delicious entrée is prepared with local seafood. The dish is good served with rice.
Mussels with Tomatoes, Jalapeño and Tequila
"While in Sarnia, Ontario, on business, I stayed at the Village Inn and had dinner at its restaurant, Monet's Table," says Melanie Cooke of Calgary, Alberta. "I thought I was being adventurous when I ordered the mussel appetizer my first night there. Obviously I'd lost my sense of adventure when I went back the second night and ordered it again."
Spaghetti with Shrimp and Arugula
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Jumbo Shrimp with Chive Butter
Made in minutes and very festive. Pour a chilled dry white wine.
Grilled Lobster Salad with Avocado and Papaya
Fragrant smoke from the mesquite wood chips makes a fine counterpoint to the sweetness of the lobster in this salad. Finish the meal with lemon ice drizzled with tequila, and pass a plateful of sugar cookies.
Glazed Sea Scallops with Wilted Napa Cabbage Slaw
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
