The menu of la botana is Mexican in principle with clear influence by Spanish cuisine, in the line of Tapas bar food but on the fiery side—so you drink more. Caldo de camarón is the quintessential first course in a cantina.
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Smoked Hard Shell Clams
My preference is to shuck the clams before smoking so they absorb more of the smoke flavor, but whole clams can be smoked until the shells open, about ten minutes.
Jamaican Spicy Red Snapper
This Jamaican dish is traditionally prepared with whole fish this recipe uses haddock snapper fillets so guests don’t need to worry about bones.
Deep-Fried Curried Fish Patties
What an exciting combination of foods are in these Deep-Fried Curried Fish Patties!
Hot and Sour Flounder (Acar Ikan)
Jeff Corydon collected this spicy flounder recipe in Indonesia. He found the area endowed with coastal waters, lakes and rivers. “Acar” refers to the pungent sweet and sour vegetables or relish typical of the region. 1 (2-pound) whole flounder 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cayenne 4 dried […]
Why Don’t WE Get a Salmon Burger, McDonald’s?
What the hell, McDonald’s? Y’all kick out what sounds like a great salmon burger in Singapore while we who’ve grown loyally obese on you in the USA are stuck with the Fillet-O-Fish? Where’s the love, Ronald McDonald? Where’s the happy in MY meal? Apparently, it’s halfway around the world. McDonald’s […]
Crab-Stuffed Chiles Rellenos
The use of chipotle chiles in this recipe from Sinaloa adds a smoky depth of taste to the crab. We recommend the meat from freshly cooked crab legs, but if they are unavailable, good quality canned crab meat can be substituted. But, nothing beats the fresh crab! For other wonderful […]
Pescado Zarandeado, from Sinaloa or Nayarit?
For several years, our family winter break destination was Sayulita in the State of Nayarit. We would spend several weeks exploring the area visiting different beaches, villages and markets. Equipped with an all-terrain vehicle, there wasn’t a place we would hear it was worth the visit that we wouldn’t venture […]
Sichuan Asparagus
While not a seafood dish itself, this Sichuan asparagus recipe makes an excellent accompaniment to shrimp, fish, and other entrees of the ocean. Ingredients 12 spears asparagus, tough ends removed and cut into thirds 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger 1 teaspoon […]
Sichuan Shrimp Recipe
This recipe makes an impressive shrimp entrée that is easy to prepare, yet elegant in its presentation. Ingredients 1/4 cup fish stock or clam juice 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha, depending on heat desired 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup 1/2 teaspoon crushed […]