Category: Seafood
Trinidad Fried Bake and Shark: A Culinary Odyssey
Picture this: You're cruising along the north coast of Trinidad, make a quick stop at the famous lookout for some Trini snacks for your day's Maracas Beach Lime. After a couple of mins drive, the scenic view of the ocean...
Shrimp and Peppers Stir Fry
Shrimp and Peppers Stir Fry saved dinner! One evening after work my daughter Dari craved shrimp tacos. When I mentioned that there was shrimp in the freezer, she was concerned that it will take too long to defrost. She was...
Irresistible Shrimp Pies
Pies are the ultimate comfort food, whether it is aloo pies, fish pies, or these shrimp pies. These shrimp pies were so insanely delicious that my daughter, who is not a fan of shrimp, devoured three. When she was on...
Delicious Curry Calamari(Squid, Cuttlefish, Scuttle)
Calamari and squid are basically the same thing and the term is interchangeable. However, in Trinidad we have a smaller variety known as ‘scuttle’. My Google search for scuttle, another family of squid, was unsuccessful. I learned that it is...
Simple & Tasty Salmon With Tomatoes
Looking for a tasty and healthy meal that's simple to make? Look no further than this simple & tasty recipe for salmon with tomatoes! Create a mouth-watering dish that's packed with flavor and loaded with nutrients. Wild salmon is the...
Simple Coconut Curry Fish
Here is a simple and delicious recipe for Coconut Curry Fish that I think you'll love. It’s much simpler than my original cuury fish recipe since we are not pre-frying the fish. Caribbean Coconut Curry Fish is an absolutely delicious...
SMOKED HERRING AND TOMATOES
Smoked herring is a type of fish that has been smoked over an open flame to give it a deeper, smokier flavor. I love smoked herring and tomatoes and coconut pot bake because it evokes memories of Trinidad hanging out...
Curried Shrimp and Pigeon Peas
During my last trip to Trinidad, my aunty Toy (Dad’s sister) made me the most delicious curry shrimp with pigeon peas and dhalpuri roti. I have been craving it for a while and decided to call her for the recipe....
CRISPY BANG BANG SHRIMP WITH SAUCE
My daughters demand delicious and trending so Mommy has to deliver. Not easy being a mom nowadays!! Who agrees? This is my take on bang bang shrimp which is hugely popular on social media. Crispy fried shrimp with a spicy...
Aunty Iya’s Shrimp Lo Mein
Aunty Iya’s shrimp Lo Mein is a popular favorite at family gatherings, along with Cousin Maria’s macaroni pie. This shrimp and noodles recipe is simple, quick and tasty. It is perfect for a weeknight meal. Substitute shrimp for your favorite...
Ackee & Saltfish With Fried Dumplings
We have not travelled in 2 years because of the pandemic. So, naturally on our short staycation during the third week of February I wanted to bring the warm sunny islands of the Caribbean to us. To do so, I...
How to Cook Canned Salmon
When life gets in the way, this is the type of quick meals I depend on--and I thought you would also benefit from this delicious, budget friendly, quick recipe! Canned Salmon is essential in every pandemic and emergency pantry or...
Curry Seafood Medley | Curry Mixed Seafood
This curry seafood medley is the perfect quick meal for a weekday or weekend. The eggplant in this dish is totally optional but helps to stretch the meal if your family has a hearty appetite and you only have only...
AMAZING SHRIMP WONTONS
Everyone loves a good, crispy wonton dipped in ketchup, soy sauce and a little hot sauce for a nice kick. In this recipe, I am using a savory shrimp filling perfectly seasoned with scallions, garlic, ginger and sesame oil. The...
Ultimate Fish Pie
Back in the days my dad was a fisherman. He always brought home the best catch of the day and the most colossal shrimp I've ever seen to date. Nowadays, it is difficult to source fresh fish where I live...
Curry Conchs
Curry conch was a delicacy growing up. Nowadays it’s hard to source and very expensive which is why it’s a treat when we do get to enjoy it. Recently, we were able to source some conchs from Astoria Queens. Aunty...
Shrimp & Veggie Fried Rice
Shrimp & Veggie Fried Rice is perfect for a quick weeknight or weekend meal. After a full morning of chores and shopping, we needed something quick and satisfying. Since we did not have rice, we had to make a...
Saltfish with Veggies and Flour Dumplings
As I mentioned on IG and Facebook, the husband loved this combination of saltfish and veggies with flour dumplings so much he insisted that I remake and filmed this for everyone. This looks like I cooked all day but would...
Creamy Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Pasta
This creamy cajun shrimp and chicken pasta dish is not only luxurious and creamy, it's a simple one pot dish you can make in 30 mins. Great for a weeknight dinner, a special occasion, or a side dish to bring...