Category Archives: Fish

Salmon with Capers, Rosemary and Lemon – {Five Ingredient Friday}

Five Ingredient Friday is here again, this time with a fabulous Salmon recipe. Poached in Marsala and topped with rosemary, capers and lemon zest it is full of flavour, ready in minutes, and perfect for a Lenten Friday.  

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Low Country Oyster Casserole

Oyster Casserole is an absolute-must-have in the Saucy household for the holidays; it is that important on the holiday foods line-up. Additionally, it may very well be the single dish that sealed the deal and convinced Mr. Saucy to propose marriage all … Continue reading

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Shrimp Bacon Spinach Tomato Linguine in Wine Cream Sauce

    I decided to make a garlicy shrimp pasta the other night, but the dish sort of morphed into something other than the scampy-like dish I’d originally envisioned. Instead, this is what I came up with for our dinner. … Continue reading

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Cioppino with Lobster Stock

Chioppino – Fish Stew This hearty fish stew originated in San Francisco and was the by-product of the catch of the day, where fishermen would “chip in” some of their day’s harvest to a collective soup pot. With one taste, … Continue reading

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Shrimp Bisque with Lobster Stock

  Soupity soup, soup.  Only, well…this is BISQUE!  ”Bisque is a smooth, creamy, highly seasoned soup of French origin, classically based on a strained broth (coulis) of crustaceans.” (wikipedia) Coulis of crustaceans?  That makes me want to giggle.  But this bisque will … Continue reading

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Lobster Stock

  Waste not, want not…it is every cook’s best mantra.  Especially when the “waste” is lobster shells.  We had a lobster feast recently; I froze the shells (many of which had luscious meat still in…as well as bits of tomalley) … Continue reading

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Poached Cod with Rosemary and Oven-Roasted Vegetables

  I’ve been torturing my friend, Marcie, about holiday food when she was swearing she needed to be on a diet to head to the beach.  So, here’s my attempt to make it up to her.  A quick and healthy … Continue reading

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Pan Seared Sea Bass with Mushroom Grits

For those of you who are local, The Market (at Washington and High Street) in Maryville has Sea Bass in stock.  It’s a delicious fish, very meaty in texture and mild in flavor.  This is a super simple recipe that’s … Continue reading

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Salt Cod Cakes – Portuguese Pasteis de Bacalhau

When I was a girl, I knew a Portuguese woman who made these codfish cakes often.  There is a soft spot in my heart for her, so every time I see a box of salt cured cod in the grocery … Continue reading

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