Prawn and Artichoke Garlic Lemon Linguine

It is no secret that I am a huge pasta fan.  I love trying the different choices at restaurants and obviously, I love trying recipes at home.  This is definitely a keeper and is a perfect dish for a fancy dinner party.  It is so easy to make and will get rave reviews.  Add a nice salad with fresh garlic bread and you are good to go.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb jumbo prawns, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 box linguine, 1/2 box
• 1 cup quartered artichoke hearts, drained
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• zest and juice from 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, lightly chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 stick unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup water from pasta

Directions:

Boil linguine according to package directions, saving 1/2 cup of pasta water.

In a large Ziploc bag add lemon pepper, garlic, pepper, paprika and prawns.  Shake well coating the prawns evenly. 

Zest and juice lemon and whisk together with garlic and pasta water.

In a large skillet melt 1/2 of the butter and cook shrimp until cooked through, about 4 minutes.  Adding artichokes for last minute.

Add remaining butter, parsley, lemon juice and toss in pasta.  Coat pasta evenly with sauce and serve.

Oven Roasted Salmon with Zucchini

I was so excited the other day when I received a $1 off coupon on a salmon fillet and definitely put it to good use.  My husband is not a fan of salmon so I whipped this up for lunch and it was fantastic.  The salmon had just the right amount of seasoning without overpowering any of the natural salmon flavor.  Definitely a new regular for me!!

 

 Ingredients for Salmon:

• 1 1/2 pound salmon fillet
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
• juice from 1 lemon wedge
• salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients for zucchini

• 1 zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise and again
• 1/4 teaspoon olive oil
• pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, to taste

Directions:  Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Place salmon onto a foil lined cookie sheet with a little olive oil.  In a small bowl whisk all other salmon ingredients and pour over salmon.  Place sliced zucchini onto the cookie sheet and top with remaining zucchini ingredients.  Bake for 12 minutes and serve.

Lemon Garlic Cod Fillets

This is my first attempt at Cod and it was delicious.  As you can see from the picture above, I need to perfect my flipping technique a bit.  When I did a quick Internet search for, "Sauteed Cod" the fillets all looked so perfect.  Mine as you can see do not....  however, they tasted fantastic and will be a regular in our house.  I am betting I will have a new and improved photo in no time!!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 Alaskan Cod Fillets
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 3 cloves garlic, grated
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:  In a small bowl whisk lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper together.  In a medium skillet melt butter over medium heat and add Cod.  Top cod with juice mixture and baste frequently.  Saute for about 3 minutes on each side, or until Cod is cooked through and flaky.

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

This was delicious and so simple to put together.  I love that the sauce is so light and doesn't weigh you down like an Alfredo.  Definitely a new one for my rotation!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound angel hair pasta
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:  Boil noodles according to package.  In a large skillet saute shrimp in olive oil ,1/2 lemon juice and garlic.  Cook until shrimp is pink and set aside.  In same skillet stir in chicken broth, butter, red pepper, parmesan and remaining lemon juice until cheese is melted.  Stir in pasta and top with shrimp, salt, and pepper.

Baked Catfish Sandwich

Have I mentioned how addicted I am to all of the cooking channels?  I seriously watch them all the time.  I cant even tell you how many ideas and great cooking tips I have learned from it.  So I guess watching lots of TV isn't that bad if you are learning right?  Sandra Lee made a catfish dish the other day and I had to try it!

Ingredients:

• 2 catfish fillets
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• Hoagie Rolls
• tomato
• lettuce
• tartar sauce
• pepper, to taste

Directions:  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large ziploc bag add buttermilk, seasonings and fish.  Marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge. Add panko and pepper to taste to a shallow dish.  Remove fish from bag and coat with panko.  Place coated fish on a cookie sheet coated lightly with olive oil.  Spray the top of the fish with olive oil and bake for 15 minutes.  While fish is cooking spread tartar sauce on both sides of the hoagie rolls and add lettuce and tomato.  Top with cooked fish and serve.