Tag Archive: seafood

Lemon Herb Haddock

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I don’t make fish nearly as often as I should. It’s mostly due to the fact that I’m pretty picky about what seafood I will eat… And, I’m even pickier about what seafood I will cook.

I usually stick to pretty basic recipes when it comes to fish… I’m always afraid I won’t cook it right or that it will be too fishy, so I tend to keep it simple. A few weeks ago, I was inspired to try making salmon for the first time. I ended up making a version of this recipe… My husband thought it was great, but I couldn’t eat it. There’s something about knowing that there’s skin on the bottom of my fish that renders it completely inedible to me. Plus, I wasn’t thrilled about the taste. I gave it a fair chance, but it wasn’t my thing.

Almond Crusted Tilapia with Orange Beurre Blanc

One of my favorite restaurants in Central PA is Devon Seafood Grill in Hershey. It is one of the few restaurants in the area that has a “big city” feel – fresh ingredients, fantastic dishes, and a great, slightly trendy (but not too trendy) atmosphere.  My hubby and I love it. One of our favorite…

Tropical Mahi Mahi

Let me just be honest and say that I’m slightly afraid of seafood.  I generally prefer to have others prepare it for me (and by others, I mean upscale seafood restaurants).  I have found a few things that I trust myself to make on my own, though, and mahi mahi is at the top of…

Simple Tilapia with Zucchini and Tomato Saute

I love to cook, but there is something about Sunday afternoon that just sucks the energy out of me and makes me want to order pizza. After a busy day on Saturday and singing in church on Sunday morning, I am usually ready to take a nap while the hubs watches football (unless the Ravens…

Baked Seafood and Lemon Herb Pasta

You may be wondering, “What’s special about baked seafood?” and rightfully so. I like to try new ingredients when I cook, but seafood is one thing that terrifies me in the kitchen.  So, the special thing about this dish is that I managed to make a respectable seafood dish for dinner – one that both…