Watercress Soup with Bacon and Lobster

Enjoy a savory, creamy soup that hits the spot with local seafood favorites. Watercress is a leafy green plant similar to spinach with a mild flavor. It is also a supreme source of vitamin C, A and K. This recipe includes information on local vendors for items as well as a chef’s alternative for those who prefer a low starch version.

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Noah Talmatch’s Super Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients Butternut squash, peeled and seeded 2-3 pounds Butter 2 tablespoons Onion, chopped 1 medium Chicken stock 6 cups Nutmeg Simple syrup (sugar water) 2 oz Heavy cream ½ cup Salt and freshly ground pepper Directions Cut squash into 1-inch chunks. In large pot, melt butter. Add onion and cook until translucent,  abouit 8 minutes.…

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Spicy Shrimp Quesadillas

Ingredients Reserved shrimp and coconut curry with green beans 2 cups Chopped fresh cilantro plus additional (for garnish) 2 tablespoons Jalapeno chiles, seeded, thinly sliced 3 Chopped shallots 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon Coarsely grated jack cheese 2 cups Flour tortillas 8 Oil, divided 8 teaspoons Directions Drain sauce from curry; place 2…

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Shrimp and Coconut Curry with Green Beans

Ingredients Green beans, trimmed, cut into 1 ½ in pieces ¾ pound Lemongrass stalks 3 Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup Coarsely chopped shallots ⅔ cup Coarsely chopped seeded jalapeno chiles ¼ cup Indian curry powder 2 tablespoons Coarsely chopped peeled ginger 1 tablespoon Coarsely chopped fresh basil (Sliced basil leaves for garnish) ¼ cup…

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Sauteed Scallops with Sweet Chili-lime Butter

Ingredients Large limes 2 Butter, room temperature 3 tablespoons Asian sweet chili sauce 1 ½ tablespoon Minced green onion 1 tablespoon Sea scallops 12 Directions Using microplane, finely grate enough peel from the limes to measure 2 teaspoons. Cut one lime into wedges and reserve. Mix butter, chili sauce, green onion, and lime peel in…

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Spicy Squid Salad

Ingredients Saffron threads ½ teaspoon Mayonnaise 1 cup Fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons Paprika 2 teaspoons Small garlic clove, minced 1 Cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon Red bell pepper 2 Baby arugula 5 oz Head of frisee, leaves torn 1 Fugi apples, peeled cut into matchstick-size strips 2 Shallots, thinly sliced (about ⅓ cup) 2 Peanut…

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Stock

Ingredients Assorted white fish cut into pieces 2 pounds Fish heads and bones 1 pound Water 2 quarts Dry white wine 1 quart Leeks 2 Onion 1 Stalk or bunch of celery chopped 1 Sprigs parsley 6 Bay leaf Thyme ½ tesaspoon Clove 1 Salt and pepper Directions Put all ingredients in a pan and…

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Seafood Chowder

Ingredients Seafood Chowder White fish Clams Oysters Fresh Shrimp Lobster meat Sea scallops The quantity of the above ingredients will vary depending on the taste and degree of gluttony of the chef   Diced lean salt pork ½ pound Medium white onions diced 2 Large white potatoes, peeled and diced 3 large Light cream 2…

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Aromatic Salmon in a Pouch

Ingredients Fresh ripe tomato, diced with seeds ¾ pound Flat leaf Italian parsley 3 tablespoons Finely chopped garlic 2 teaspoons Fresh oregano 2 teaspoons Olive oil 2 tablespoons Salt Freshly ground black pepper Skinless salmon fillet 2 pounds Extra wide heavy-duty aluminum foil Dry white wine 2 tablespoons Directions Preheat oven to 400 on convection…

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Lobster Gazpacho

Ingredients Tomatoes, coarsely chopped 5 cups Red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup Green bell pepper, chopped 1 cup Cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 ½ cup Red onion, diced ½ cup Olive oil ½ cup Balsamic vinegar ¼ cup Lobster or clam broth ½ cup Juice of 1 lime Cilantro, chopped Jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced…

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Alder-Planked Salmon in an Asian-Style Marinade

Ingredients Rice Vinegar ½ cup Low sodium soy sauce ½ cup Honey 2 Tablespoon Ground Ginger 1 teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper ½ teaspoon Garlic Cloves, minced 3 Lemon, thinly sliced 1 lemon Chopped green onion ¼ cup Toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon Salmon fillet 3 ½ pounds Directions Combine all ingredients before salmon and…

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Fried Clams and Oysters

Ingredients Oil for Frying Buttermilk 2 cups Shucked clams ½ pound Shucked Oysters ½ pound Lemon cut in half Sea salt Directions Pour enough oil into a large, deep, heavy frying pan to reach a depth of 3 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. While the…

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Lemon-parsley Fish Cakes

Ingredients Serves 4   Fresh cod (whitefish) filet 1 pound Olive oil 2 Tablespoons Large Egg lightly beaten 1 Thinly sliced scallions ¼ cup Mayonnaise 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard 2 Tablespoons Breadcrumbs 6 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley 3 Tablespoons Hot Sauce 3 dashes Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place…

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Pan-Roasted Halibut with Prosciutto, Lemon, White Wine and Capers

Ingredients All Purpose Flour ½ cup Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper Halibut Fillet 2-6oz Oil Butter 3 Tablespoons Slices of Prosciutto, cut into strips 2 White Wine ½ cup Lemon, Juiced ½ Capers 2 teaspoons Chopped Fresh Flat-leafed Parsley plus whole sprigs for garnish Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Put the flour on…

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Seared Scallops with Bacon, Tarragon and Lemon

Ingredients Sliced bacon 1 oz Sea Scallops   (patted dry) 8 Salt and freshly ground pepper Butter 1 tablespoon Dry White Vermouth 1 cup Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice 2 Tablespoons Water 2 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Tarragon 1 Tablespoon Fresh Chopped Flat Leaf Parsley 1 Tablespoon Directions Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until…

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Halibut, Cod, Bass ect

Ingredients Softened butter 4 tablespoons 8 oz fillets 4 Salt and fresh Pepper Fresh rosemary sprigs 4 Garlic Cloves 2 Directions Preheat oven and “flameproof” baking dish or skillet to 400 degrees and brush with half the butter. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of water. Season fillets with salt and pepper and brush the top of…

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Steamed Mussels with Spicy Lemongrass Broth (serves 4)

Ingredients Mussels (cleaned) 3lb Fresh Garlic (thinly sliced) 4 cloves Fresh Lemongrass (2 inch lightly smash) 1 stalk Chili Paste (mild) 3 tablespoons Kaffir Lime Leaf (finely sliced) 1 tablespoon Cilantro ¼ cup Dry White Wine 1 cup Sea Food Stock 1 cup Coconut Milk ½ cup Lime Juice 3 tablespoons Salt to taste Directions…

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