Veggies or meat, to you they all tend to taste the same; so what has made you grow apathetic towards conventional food? It is just that you have had too much of them and they don’t really tend to impress your taste-buds any longer. In fact lately, you seem to have grown fonder of seafood in different flavors; so much so that every weekend your taste-buds get to explore the deliciousness of an authentic oceanic platter. Well!! Actually there are many like you who salivate at the thought of seafood. If you want to indulge in trying out gourmet seafood cuisines then, here is your time to prove your culinary expertise because there is a set of three distinct recipes that will make you feel on top of the world; and yes, these won’t take much of your time because they are extremely simple to prepare. Here take a lesson on quick seafood ideas and impress your loved ones with an elaborate main-course menu:
Herbed lobster roll
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This buttery recipe is absolutely meant for the gourmand who is absolutely smitten with the authentic taste of Maine lobsters: • Maine lobster meat (cooked), cut into small pieces say, around 1inch each, 1cup • Sour cream, 3 tablespoon • Chopped shallots, ½ tablespoon
• Chopped tarragon, parsley, chives, chervil (1/2 tablespoon for each variety) • Chopped celery, 1 tablespoon • Lemon and cayenne pepper (optional) • Salt to taste • White pepper to taste • Salted butter • Brioche rolls, 2 Take a mixing bowl and gently combine all ingredients leaving the butter and rolls. Set the mixture aside at normal temperature for about 20 minutes. Split brioche rolls into two halves and spread butter on them. Now place the rolls with their buttered side down in a skillet. Allow heat till rolls turn crisp and brown.
Cajun shrimp magic
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To pair lobsters, you can prepare this awesomely delicious food. Take a look at what you will need and how you will have to prepare this shrimp magic: • Chopped onions, 1 • Minced garlic, 2 cloves • Butter, 1 cup
• Rosemary, ½ tsp • Red pepper (crushed), 1 tsp • Black pepper, 1 tsp • Thyme, ½ tsp • Oregano, ½ tsp • Chicken broth, ½ cup • Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp • Beer, ½ cup • French bread • Large shrimps, 1lb • Cooked white rice
Take a skillet and melt ½ portion of the butter. Add shrimps, onions and other ingredients leaving the chicken broth aside. Cook for a minute and add in the chicken broth and remaining portion of the butter. Cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in the beer and cook for another 2 minutes. Serve the dish with cooked rice.
Garlic white mussels
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Now, this one is absolutely tantalizing and smooth. Try it out because it is the easiest among the three quick seafood dinner ideas: • Mussels, 2 lb • White wine, 1 cup • Garlic, 4 cloves • Chicken stock, ½ cup • Parsley for flavor Combine all the ingredients and then, bring everything to a boil. Add mussels and boil for around 4-6 minutes. Time to serve