Jumbo Garlic Shrimp with Fennel-Scented Risotto

Yield: 2 dinner portions A wonderful weekend of birthday dinners ~ starting with this lovely dish of Jumbo Garlic Shrimp with Fennel-Scented Risotto. There were fresh, wild-caught Gulf shrimp at the market, 10-15 count, so shrimp for dinner was in the works. Here’s the simple preparation. Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh, wild-caught shrimp, peeled & deveined…

Wood Grilled Tuna Steaks in Citrus~Pepper Marinade

Yield: 2 dinner servings Summer grilling at its best. So simple ~ so delicious. Ingredients: 2 – 8 ounce tuna steaks (We buy wild-caught from Spain.) Marinade: ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1-2 tablespoons sunflower oil 1-2 tablespoons Citrus-Pepper Seasoning from the Fanciful Collection by Merchant Spice Co. Sea salt, to taste Accompaniments: Zucchini Noodles:…

Ceviche

Yield: 4 appetizer portions or 2 first course portions Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound whole red snapper 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 fresh serrano chile, minced 1/2 small red onion, diced 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1-2 tablespoons Peruvian Seasoning from Merchant Spice Co.’s Blends of the Americas 1…

Grilled Whole Red Snapper, Greek-Style

Yield: 2 generous portions Ingredients: 1 whole red snapper, sourced from the Gulf of Mexico (gutted and cleaned) 1 whole organic baby lemon, thinly sliced and seeds removed 3-4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced Greek Seasoning from Merchant Spice Co.’s European Collection Sea salt, to taste (NOTE: Cyprus sea salt flakes make an excellent choice.)…