by Tom Pierro | Jan 17, 2017 | Dinner, Seafood, Snacks, Soup
Here’s a savory satisfying soup that’s sure to warm you up on a cold day. Here’s what you need: 4 cups washed, cubed red potatoes 2 tbsp chopped onion 1/4 cup fresh chopped celery or 1/4 tsp celery seed 1 tsp salt 1/2 lb shrimp (par-cooked and...
by Tom Pierro | Dec 26, 2016 | Dinner, Italian, Pasta, Salads, Seafood, Snacks
A nice and easy pasta dish for the holidays. Enjoy fresh or chilled. 1 lb pasta – bow ties, elbows, etc 1 lb large boiled (21-25) shrimp, cut in half 12 kalamata olives, cut in half 12 grape tomatoes, cut in half 12 sun dried tomatoes, sliced 8 oz fresh baby...
by Tom Pierro | Jan 18, 2016 | Dinner, Pasta, Seafood
This is a Papa Louie time-tested classic recipe and beats any I have ever had. The key is to use fresh hard shell clams but canned clams can be used in a pinch if needed. Here’s what you’ll need for 4-6 people: 2 dozen true “top neck” clams (or about 50 typical farm...
by Tom Pierro | Aug 11, 2015 | Dinner, Seafood, Snacks
Spiny lobster tails straight from the Florida Keys. The only other ingredients you need to make this dish are salt, pepper, butter, few garlic cloves and some cheap white wine. Cut lobster tails in half lengthwise and season meat with salt and pepper. In a frying pan,...
by Tom Pierro | Jul 29, 2015 | Dinner, Fish, Seafood, Snacks
This yellowfin tuna was delivered to my doorstep straight from the Hudson Canyon. No secret here. Quality fish handled with care from hook to plate. Slice thin and serve with soy. Tip: To properly prep the fish, pat dry and put in a ziplock in the freezer for 20-30...
by Tom Pierro | Jun 3, 2014 | Curry, Dinner, Leftovers, Seafood
Here’s another concoction from random things we had available. It started out with a Stendal recipe for Trinidad Shrimp Curry. After some discussion and elimination of several other ingredients, it evolved into this. Here’s what we had to work with: ½ lb shrimp ½ an...
by Tom Pierro | May 12, 2014 | Dinner, Fish
Another simple date night special. Pick up a couple swordfish steaks and make sure you have: Olive Oil Butter Salt Pepper Few garlic cloves 1 Lemon White wine of your choice 1. Prep the fish – Swordfish should come in steaks and if still has the skin around it,...
by Tom Pierro | May 12, 2014 | Seafood, Snacks, Soup
This is really more of a soup or chowder than a thick bisque. The recipe sounds more complex than it is, but it does require some time and dedication. It’s quite decadent and will be worth the effort. Here’s what you need: 2 Shallots (diced) 1 Stalk of...
by Tom Pierro | May 12, 2014 | Curry, Dinner, Pasta, Seafood
Here’s the first of hopefully many from Papa Louie. Apparently this is his “go to” dish when fresh clams are not in season. This recipe makes enough for two hungry folks. Here’s what you need: 1lb linguine 1 lb. shrimp 1 1/2 cup mushrooms (any kind...
by Tom Pierro | May 8, 2014 | Dinner, Fish, Seafood, Soup
This dish is a major event of seafood. Named by a good friend, who proclaimed: “What’s that, seafood? … What the f@#%?” upon taking a closer look into the pot. It’s basically a layered bouillabaisse that starts with various veggies on...
