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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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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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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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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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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Kalamarakia Tiganita (Extra-Tragana) / Καλαμαράκια Τηγανητά (έξτρα-Τραγανά) (Extra Crunchy Fried Calamari)

appetizers, cuttlefish and squid, fish and seafood, Lent, mains, mezedes, recipes, seafood, snacksMarch 10, 2020July 2, 2021 thegluttonlife

My recipe for fried calamari here guarantees you end up with a batch of kalamarakia that are extra crunchy on the outside (using a mixture of bread flour and coarse…
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Sardeles ston Fourno / Σαρδέλες στον Φούρνο (Greek Oven-Baked Sardines)

fish, fish and seafood, mains, recipes, seafoodSeptember 10, 2019March 14, 2023 thegluttonlife

In my version of ‘sardines from the oven’, the few slices of tomato and onion are a great accompaniment to the fatty fish without overpowering the entire dish too much…
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Mermaid Noodle Salad (with Prawns, Scallops and Deep-Fried Prawn Heads)

fish and seafood, mains, noodles, recipes, salads, seafoodAugust 20, 2019August 20, 2019 thegluttonlife

This dish will definitely make a splash (Yeah. The puns are back.) at your dinner table! Divide the blue noodles, crunchy vegetables, juicy prawns, scallops and crispy deep-fried prawn heads…
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Greek Grilled Octopus

appetizers, fish and seafood, mains, mezedes, octopus, recipes, seafood, snacksJuly 23, 2019November 23, 2021 thegluttonlife

If you miss your summer holidays on the Greek islands as much as I do, this Greek style grilled octopus will transport you straight back to that quaint little tavern…
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Smoked Eel Pasta Salad

fish, fish and seafood, mains, pasta, pasta, recipes, salads, seafoodJuly 9, 2019August 29, 2019 thegluttonlife

For this salad, I’ve combined slightly warmed smoky eel with crunchy, slightly bitter vegetables such as Belgian endive, green onion, lettuce, radish and cress, as well as some diced apple…
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Fish and Seafood Soup

fish, fish and seafood, mains, recipes, seafood, soups, broths & stocksJune 4, 2019August 29, 2019 thegluttonlife

My version of fish and seafood soup is largely based on those soups from the Mediterranean region that are known for using generous portions of delicate pieces of fresh fish,…
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Greek Cuttlefish and Spinach Stew/ Σουπιές με Σπανάκι

cuttlefish and squid, fish and seafood, Lent, mains, recipes, seafoodMay 21, 2019April 29, 2022 thegluttonlife

This classic dish is enjoyed all over Greece, since fresh cuttlefish is relatively easy to find at fishmongers all over the country. The recipe is easy, basically foolproof and you…
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White Bean Stew with Clams / Fabes con Almejas

clams and mussels, fish and seafood, legumes and pulses, Lent, mains, recipes, seafoodApril 16, 2019January 13, 2021 thegluttonlife

Actual shells such as clams, mussels, or cockles are the true ‘right contacts’ for beans: while the beans give some heartiness to the delicate clam meat, the subtle sweet and…
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Tarama Spaghetti / Μακαρόνια με Ταραμά (Pasta with Greek Fish Roe)

fish and seafood, Lent, mains, other, pasta, pasta, recipes, seafoodApril 2, 2019March 30, 2019 thegluttonlife

This recipe is one of my favorites. Not only is it very easy to make, it’s bursting with flavors coming from salty cured tarama, refreshing lemon juice and zest, and…
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Salt Cod Omelet / Tortilla de Bacalao

breakfasts, eggs, fish, fish and seafood, mains, mezedes, recipes, seafood, snacksMarch 19, 2019March 19, 2019 thegluttonlife

Every bite of this omelet is full of flavor and texture: the eggs are nicely browned on the outside and slightly creamy and gooey on the inside, the cod adds…
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Spicy Lobster Linguine

fish and seafood, mains, other, pasta, pasta, recipes, seafood, special occasionsMarch 1, 2019March 1, 2019 thegluttonlife

This slightly luxurious and decadent dish, consisting of lots of sweet lobster meat in a savory, slightly spicy tomato sauce served on top of silky-smooth pasta, is a perfect meal…
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Baked Oysters in the Shell with Cream Sauce and Bread Crumbs (Oysters au gratin)

appetizers, clams and mussels, fish and seafood, mains, other, party food, recipes, seafood, special occasionsFebruary 12, 2019May 10, 2019 thegluttonlife

The oysters are quickly baked, or broiled in the oven until they are just cooked and slightly heated while being protected from drying out by a layer of briny, creamy…
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Gravad Lax (Gravlax) Two Ways

appetizers, festive, fish, fish and seafood, mains, party food, recipes, seafood, snacks, special occasionsJanuary 2, 2019June 23, 2021 thegluttonlife

Gravad lax (or gravlax) is a Scandinavian dish made with fresh, raw salmon that’s been dry-cured in a blend of salt, sugar, and usually dill. The curing process gives the…
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Octopus Stifado / Χταπóδι Στιφάδο (Greek Octopus and Onion Stew)

fish and seafood, mains, octopus, recipes, seafoodNovember 27, 2018December 21, 2020 thegluttonlife

When I think of a typical Greek image I think of blue skies, blue seas… and clothing lines full of octopi. If you’ve ever visited one of the Greek islands…
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Linguine alle Vongole

clams and mussels, fish and seafood, mains, pasta, pasta, recipes, seafoodSeptember 11, 2018June 10, 2019 thegluttonlife

This is by far my favorite pasta dish. Like ever. If I see it on a menu when going out to eat I will probably order it without really looking…
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