fish and seafood – The Glutton Life

Octopus Risotto (with Red Wine and Tomato)

browse by ingredient, fish and seafood, mains, octopus, recipes, rice, rice, seafoodNovember 9, 2022November 9, 2022 thegluttonlife

What's more comforting on a cold evening than a plate of hot, oozy risotto? This delicious octopus risotto is an excellent dish for seafood lovers. It is made by stewing…
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Periwinkles with Currant (Raisin) Bread / Alikruiken met Krentenbrood

appetizers, Easter, fish and seafood, mezedes, other, recipes, snacks, special occasionsApril 12, 2022April 12, 2022 thegluttonlife

The common periwinkle (Littorina littorea) is an edible species of marine snails that can be commonly found in northern Europe. In the Netherlands, where I am from, these little sea…
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Black Salsify (Scorzonera) Soup with Brown Shrimp / Schorsenerensoep met Hollandse (Grijze) Garnalen

appetizers, foraged greens and herbs, recipes, shrimp and prawns, soups, broths & stocks, vegetablesMarch 1, 2022March 1, 2022 thegluttonlife

Salsify seems to be a forgotten vegetable that used to be popular, but hardly ever can be found at regular supermarkets and farmer’s markets nowadays. Occasionally, you can find these…
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Raw Oysters on the Half-Shell with Kumquat Mignonette and Garden Cress

appetizers, clams and mussels, condiments, dips & sauces, festive, fish and seafood, fruit, other, party food, recipes, special occasionsDecember 31, 2021December 31, 2021 thegluttonlife

Not sure if this really counts as a recipe. Even if it does, I am well aware that this is basically the recipe for raw oysters on the half with…
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Crayfish with Ouzo, Tomato, Fennel and Lemon (Crawfish)

appetizers, fish and seafood, Lent, mains, mezedes, other, recipes, seafoodNovember 2, 2021November 2, 2021 thegluttonlife

Crayfish, crawfish, craydids, crawdaddies. No matter what you call them, these freshwater crustaceans are a real treat! While these river-dwelling creatures may be quite common in Northern America and Northern…
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Clams and Potatoes in Saffron Cream Sauce

clams and mussels, fish and seafood, mains, potato, potato, seafoodSeptember 21, 2021September 21, 2021 thegluttonlife

These delicious clams swim in a bath of white wine, cream and saffron while the baby potatoes make the dish hearty enough to be a main. I like to serve…
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Agretti (Salsola Soda) with Mussels

appetizers, clams and mussels, fish and seafood, Lent, salads, sides, vegetablesJuly 13, 2021July 12, 2021 thegluttonlife

I agree that this Mediterranean vegetable, with its slightly sour and briny flavours and pleasant crunch, doesn’t need much and is best when shortly boiled and sprinkled with nothing but…
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Psarokeftedes me Salaxi/ Ψαροκεφτέδες με Σαλάχι (Greek Skate / Ray Fish Fritters)

fish, fish and seafood, mezedes, party food, recipes, snacksMay 25, 2021May 23, 2021 thegluttonlife

These deep-fried skate fritters are deliciously golden and crispy on the outside and soft and mushy on the inside while the simple yoghurt, lemon and mint dip on the side…
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Squid Salad with Toasted Almonds, Chili, Mint and Lime

appetizers, cuttlefish and squid, fish and seafood, Lent, mains, recipes, salads, seafoodApril 6, 2021April 5, 2021 thegluttonlife

Sure, fried calamari is great and all, but it can be a bit oily and heavy to eat all the time. This salad, on the other hand, is light and…
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Pasta with Cuttlefish in Tomato Sauce

cuttlefish and squid, fish and seafood, Lent, mains, pasta, pasta, recipes, seafoodMarch 16, 2021March 15, 2021 thegluttonlife

While it has less ingredients than my other cuttlefish and pasta recipe, and while it also needs less time on the stove, this tomato-y pasta is still full of that…
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Spaghetti with Whiskey Cream Sauce and Bottarga

fish and seafood, mains, other, pasta, pasta, quick and easy, recipes, seafood, special occasionsMarch 2, 2021March 1, 2021 thegluttonlife

This spaghetti with whiskey cream sauce and bottarga combines both the comfort of carbs and cream with the luxury of whiskey (or bourbon) and brightly coloured, briny bottarga or avgotaraho…
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Clams in Butter, Garlic and Parsley / Palourdes en Persillade

appetizers, butter, clams and mussels, fish and seafood, mezedes, quick and easy, recipes, snacksFebruary 2, 2021February 1, 2021 thegluttonlife

For this dish, small clams are steamed in a little bit of wine and lots of butter and garlic after which you can serve them over pasta for dinner, or…
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Cuttlefish Ink Risotto with Squid and Bottarga / Risotto al Nero di Seppia con Calamari e Bottarga

cuttlefish and squid, fish and seafood, mains, recipes, rice, rice, seafoodJanuary 26, 2021January 25, 2021 thegluttonlife

This risotto al nero di seppia is full of that briny umami-rich cuttlefish ink which gives this velvety rice dish its distinctive glossy and dark look and seafood-y richness, it’s…
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Salatοuri / Σαλατούρι (Greek Skate or Ray Fish Salad)

appetizers, fish, fish and seafood, mezedes, recipes, salads, snacksJanuary 19, 2021May 31, 2023 thegluttonlife

Salatouri is a Greek meze, or salad with boiled and flaked ray, or skate fillet (σαλαχι), red onions, parsley, lemon and olive oil. Some like to add fresh dill, capers,…
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Savoury French Toast with Smoked Salmon, Chive Sour Cream and Salmon Roe

bread, breakfasts, Easter, festive, fish, fish and seafood, recipes, sandwiches, special occasionsDecember 22, 2020December 21, 2020 thegluttonlife

I think the most interesting version of French toast might be the savory kind, which you don’t see often enough. I’ve topped mine here with toppings you might commonly see…
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Oyster, Scallop, Pomegranate and Chive Oil Canapés

appetizers, clams and mussels, festive, fish and seafood, other, party food, recipes, special occasionsDecember 15, 2020June 28, 2021 thegluttonlife

These luxurious little canapés are bursting with flavor, combining briny raw oysters with lightly seared sweet scallops, an earthy, slightly-onion-y chive oil and some fresh and sweet pomegranate seeds and…
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Atherina Tiganiti / Αθερίνα Τηγανητή (Greek Fried Smelt / Whitebait)

appetizers, fish, fish and seafood, mezedes, quick and easy, recipes, snacksDecember 1, 2020July 14, 2023 thegluttonlife

Atherina, or Mediterranean sand smelt are a species of small fish that can be found in the Mediterranean Sea. In Greece, these small fish are usually battered in a light…
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Reggosalata / Ρεγγοσαλάτα (Greek Smoked Herring Roe Dip)

appetizers, condiments, dips & sauces, fish, fish and seafood, Lent, mezedes, other, recipesNovember 3, 2020November 2, 2020 thegluttonlife

My recipe here is not so different from the one for my taramosalata that I’ve already got on this site; the amount of roe, onion and olive oil are basically…
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Seared Scallop with Passion Fruit and Papaya Salsa

appetizers, clams and mussels, fish and seafood, fruit, other, party food, special occasionsAugust 27, 2020June 28, 2021 thegluttonlife

Little over half a year ago, I posted an autumnal/winter-y version of a seared scallop with miso butter and little mushrooms. While I could eat that little dish all year…
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Raw Oysters with Raspberry Mignonette

appetizers, clams and mussels, fish and seafood, fruit, mezedes, other, party food, recipes, special occasionsAugust 4, 2020December 31, 2021 thegluttonlife

For my post today, I had some small round Zeeuwse platte oysters (Zeeland flat oyster), which have an almost sweet, delicate flavor and surprisingly firm texture (firm for an oyster…
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Octopus Slices with Chili Sesame Dressing

appetizers, fish and seafood, mains, octopus, recipes, seafoodJuly 7, 2020July 6, 2020 thegluttonlife

Oh, you know I love me some octopus and this cold appetizer, lunch, (or meze-- Cheers!) with shortly braised octopus tentacle slices with a nutty and spicy sesame dip served…
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Pasta with Sardines and Fennel / Pasta con le Sarde

fish, fish and seafood, mains, pasta, pasta, recipes, seafoodJune 23, 2020June 23, 2020 thegluttonlife

Pasta con le sarde is a traditional Sicilian dish made with pasta – usually bucantini – olive oil, onion, sardines and anchovies. Other popular additions to add more flavor and…
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Shellfish Stock

fish and seafood, other, recipes, shrimp and prawns, soups, broths & stocks, stocksMay 5, 2020April 29, 2022 thegluttonlife

This homemade shellfish stock is better than anything you can buy in the store and it is great to use for seafood stews, seafood risotto, chowders, sauces, paella, and many…
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Pasta with Salmon, Corn and Miso Cream Sauce

fish, mains, pasta, pasta, quick and easy, recipesApril 28, 2020April 28, 2020 thegluttonlife

Ever since the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak and the resulting quarantines, canned fish has been a staple in my pantry. So far, if I’m not mixing it with mayonnaise and eating…
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