Grilled Haddock

Grilling the Haddock Fillets
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Last night Grilled Haddock was on our menu!  It is always very easy to prepare and is also a delicious dinner.  The Haddock fillets are coated with Olive Oil, Paprika and Thyme and then placed in a grilling basket on the grill.  Before you know it, it is ready to be served along with a vegetable and a salad.  On a warm evening it comes in handy to remember grilling is an option at dinner time. 

For my complete Instructions, click here.

Enjoy!
Yummy!    

~Grilled Haddock~

Grilled Haddock
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One day last week it was pleasantly warm outside.  Earlier that day about 1 pound of Haddock fillets had been purchased from our grocery store.  The day passed way too quickly and before I realized it, I needed to make decisions about dinner!  I knew we would be enjoying this seafood prepared- some way.  Exactly how I wasn't sure.  That was when our grill came in handy!  It was the first time this Spring that we enjoyed Grilled Haddock!  It is so easy to prepare and takes a short amount of time to grill.  A grilling basket/ container comes in very handy here!  A sauce is not needed to add extra flavor.  The Paprika and Thyme work so well here.

For the recipe, click here.

Haddock fillets will be added to our next grocery list.  If the day is pleasant outside, that is probably how I will prepare this seafood, again!

Enjoy!
Yummy!

Baked Seafood Casserole

Baked Seafood Casserole
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New Year's Eve is now in my thoughts!  Soon it will be 2020!  It also had me thinking- what will we be enjoying for dinner that night???  I've been paying attention to what you, my friends, have been reading on my foodie blog, lately.  I now have the answer!  Baked Seafood Casserole!  The delicious seafood dinner that is baked in individual casserole dishes.  That seafood dinner that is oh so easy to prepare and tastes so good!

Ready to enjoy!
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Just imagine- holding your fork and digging into the bubbling topping!  Reaching in for a small piece of seafood.  Maybe part of the baked Haddock.  Or maybe a baked Shrimp!  Or just maybe part of a baked Scallop!  It is definitely a great entree for a special evening.  If you have company and they enjoy seafood, they will certainly enjoy this.

It's a dinner that I bake during the colder months of the year, because it requires 45 minutes in the oven.  While it's baking I work on the Rice side dish and also a salad.

Click here for my recipe!  Place the ingredients on your grocery list!  Baked Seafood Casserole is delicious! 

Enjoy!
Yummy!

        

Baked Haddock Casserole

Baked Haddock Casserole

Who would guess that under the crushed "hint of salt" Ritz crackers is a light covering of shredded cheese & Parsley flakes?  Under that is an individual sized portion of Haddock or Cod.  There's also the light sprinkling of Parsley, Paprika & Basil on the fish. 
Baked Haddock Casserole!  This is such a delicious entree! 

My Fiestaware individual sized casserole dishes are perfect for baking this yummy seafood.  It can be prepared any time during the year using fresh or defrosted Haddock.

We've enjoyed this at dinner so many times during the past year.  Last summer when we were at the Cape (Cape Cod in MA) we stopped in for dinner at a favorite restaurant in Orleans, MA- Rock Harbor Grill.  At dinner that evening we had a yummy baked fish entree, only it contained sausage in the topping.  Considering that I am watching my cholesterol, I decided to make a similar dish at home minus the sausage.  I add Paprika for the extra kick here.  To be honest, I do not see a difference in taste.

The fish is light & moist in this casserole.  The cheese & herbs give it a great taste.  It has become one of our favorite dinners on a cold New England night.

Bake this entree some evening!  It is so good!    

Baked Haddock Casserole
     2 servings  

Oven Temperature:  350°F          Time:  45 Minutes

Ingredients:
2 pieces (1/2 lb. each) Captain's Cut Haddock (- thick pieces)
1/8 teaspoon Parsley Flakes
1/8 teaspoon Paprika
1/8 teaspoon Basil
3- 4 ounces shredded Mozzarella or Mozzarella/ Cheddar Cheese combo
15 Hint of Salt Ritz Crackers, crushed   OR   2/3 Cup Bread Crumbs

3 Tablespoons Butter/ Margarine, melted
1/3 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce

Method:

1. Butter individual baking dishes.
2. Rinse Haddock under cool running water.
3. Place in baking dish.
4. Sprinkle on Parsley Flakes.
5. Then, sprinkle on Paprika & Basil.
6. Cover with shredded Cheese.
7. In a small bowl combine crushed Ritz Crackers  OR  Bread Crumbs & Garlic Powder.
8. Add melted Butter/ Margarine & Worcestershire Sauce.  Combine well.
9. Spread half of Mixture Topping on top of each baking dish.
10. Bake at 350° F for 45 Minutes.

I find the crushed Ritz crackers work well here as do the Bread Crumbs, so I use either.  

This entree is just delicious!  There's no need to enjoy it only at a restaurant!  Serve it at home with a Salad & a Baked Potato!

Enjoy!
Yummy!

      

Baked Seafood Casserole

Baked Seafood Casserole
with Scallops, Shrimp & Haddock

Baked Seafood Casserole!  Oh, yum!  For many years whenever this entree was on the menu at a seafood restaurant I thought well, maybe, mmm, but not today.  I'd order the Broiled Seafood Platter.  Well, that changed a couple of years ago.  We were at the Rock Harbor Grill at the Cape (Cape Cod, MA).  The restaurant was totally packed with couples & families on a September weekday evening.  Everyone was chatting & enjoying their dinners.  Once again one choice on the menu was Seafood Casserole.  I took the plunge & decided to try it.  Let me tell you- it was so yummy!  From that day on I bake Seafood Casseroles at home!  No need to enjoy this delicious entree only at a restaurant.  Why did it take me so long to taste it???
   
The first time I was thinking about baking this, I realized that the much needed individual baking dishes were not in my cabinet!  It was time to get 4 pieces of colorful Fiestaware.  It's been on my wish list.  I needed individual casserole dishes, so the time had come to purchase some.  They sure work well when baking a Seafood Casserole!    

After looking at so many recipes for this yummy dish, I decided to include 3 types of seafood that are easily available to me.  Uncooked Shrimp is always in my freezer & only needed to be defrosted.  Scallops & a piece of Haddock can be purchased quickly.

A Baked Seafood Casserole is so easy to make!  The seafood is placed in the bottom of buttered individual serving/ baking dishes.  Add a little shredded Cheese.  Crush hint of salt Ritz Crackers & combine with Worcestershire Sauce, Garlic Powder & melted Butter to sprinkle on top.  Bake in the oven for 45 minutes & the yummy Seafood Casserole is ready.  How easy can this be?  Absolutely delicious, too!

Tender Baked Seafood
under the Bubbly Topping

Baked Seafood Casserole
     2 servings

Oven Temperature:  350°F            Time: 45 Minutes

Ingredients:
6 small Scallops
8 medium uncooked Shrimp, peeled & deveined
about 2/3 lbs. Haddock fillet
3-4 ounces shredded Cheese (Mozzarella or Cheddar Combo)
15 with a hint of salt Ritz Crackers, crushed
3 Tablespoons melted Butter/ Margarine
1/3 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce

Method: 

1. Butter individual baking dishes.
2. Remove shells from Shrimp, devein.
3. Cut Haddock Fillet in half.
4. Rinse seafood under cool running water, drain.
5. Place Scallops & Shrimp in baking dishes.
6. Place Haddock on top, folding narrow ends under.
7. Cover with shredded Cheese.
8. In a small bowl combine crushed Ritz Crackers & Garlic Powder.
9. Add Worcestershire Sauce & melted Butter/ Margarine, combine all.
10. Spread half of Topping Mixture on seafood in each baking dish.
11. Bake at 350°F for 45 Minutes.

***I placed the individual baking dishes on a cookie pan before baking.  It prevented any possible spills when taking out of my oven.  :)

We enjoyed this Seafood Casserole at dinner, again tonight.  Working quickly, it took about 30 Minutes to prepare before baking.  This is one great entree!  Don't wait to order it at a restaurant!  It's that good!  Served with Rice & a veggie, yum! 

Have you baked a Seafood Casserole? 

Enjoy!
Yummy!

           

Grilled Haddock Dinner

Grilled Haddock Dinner!

The sun is shining and we are surely making up for the chilly damp days of spring.  This AM I was unsure what we would have for dinner.  When I asked my DH, he reminded me of a blog - A Tasty Thought by JG.  It is summer and suddenly I remembered my top blog post of ALL time.  So, it was definitely a day to purchase the fresh "wild caught" Haddock in our local grocery store and find my grill basket, because it's outdoor grilling time tonight!  This recipe is very easy & yes, previously frozen "wild caught" Haddock also tastes great!

Grilled Haddock

Ingredients:
Haddock Fillet(s)
Olive Oil
Paprika
Thyme

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Grilling Basket/ Container
PAM

Method

1. On a large dish pour about 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil.
2. Sprinkle a little Paprika & Thyme on top. 
3. Rinse Haddock Fillets under cold running water and place on top of Olive Oil & Spices.
4. Turn Fillet(s) over to coat other side.
5. Place Haddock Fillets in grilling container/basket that has been sprayed with PAM.
6. Grill Fillets on preheated grill.
7. **A 1 lb. piece requires 5 - 8 minutes on each side, depending on thickness of Fillet.
8. Turn Fillets over one time to grill during grilling process.
9. Enjoy!  

**Grill the Fillets slowly using a Low to Medium heat setting to retain the moisture.

Summer, the outdoor grill, an easy meal to prepare - what can be better?  The 2 side dishes will be posted other days.  They were so tasty served along with the Grilled Haddock!

Enjoy!
Yummy!

Crab Meat Stuffed Fillet of Sole

Crab Meat Stuffed Fillet of Sole

Last week as I was walking past the fresh Seafood Counter in my local grocery store, Big Y, the Fillet of Sole sure caught my eye!  Suddenly, I recalled a recipe that I had not baked for a number of years:  Crab Meat Stuffed Fillet of Sole.  Yum!

Quite a while ago so long ago that my older son would ride in the grocery cart while we were doing our weekly shopping the always cheerful, helpful woman at Food Mart's Seafood Counter would see me every week.  One day as I glanced at the Fillet of Sole, she asked if I had ever baked Stuffed Sole.  I responded that I had not.  She then went on to explain how EASY it was.

She had no name for this recipe - just verbal instructions.  Oh, it was worth a try - I was learning how to deal with Fish and if you do not try - you do not learn.  I baked the fish using my new recipe that evening.  It was delicious - scrumptious!  The next week I went back to the Seafood Counter and purchased another 1 lb. of Fillet of Sole.  Once again, we dined on Stuffed Fillet of Sole, but I added about 6 oz. of canned Crab Meat into the stuffing... Crab Meat Stuffed Fillet of Sole!  

Out of the Oven... Ready for Dinner

Every so often I remember this recipe that I made so often, years ago... sometimes with, sometimes without the Crab.  A few months ago canned Crab meat was on sale, so I purchased 2 cans, with this recipe in mind!

Crab Meat Stuffed Fillet of Sole   

Oven Temperature:  350°F        Yield:  3- 4 Servings
Time:  22 Minutes

Ingredients:
1 lb. Fillet of Sole- larger fillets to roll
5-6 oz. Crab Meat, cooked
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil for sauteing & baking
1 Carrot, shredded
1 teaspoon Parsley
2 slices bread, crusts removed
1/4 teaspoon Thyme
2 Tablespoons Lime Juice or Lemon Juice

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray baking dish with PAM.
3. Add 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice or Lemon Juice to baking dish.
4. Shred Carrot.
5. Heat 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil in saute pan.
6. Saute shredded Carrot.
7. Add 1 teaspoon Parsley to pan.
8. Remove crust from bread.  
9. Tear bread slices into small pieces & add to pan.
10. Add 1/4 teaspoon Thyme to mixture.  Combine.
11. Add Crab Meat.  Combine.
12. Rinse Fillets of Sole under cold running water.
13. Place on paper towel covered plate, to drain.
14. After placing 1 Fillet of Sole on another plate place spoonful of mixture on one end. 
15. Starting with filled end, roll fillet.
16. Place stuffed fillet in baking dish with "seam side" down.
17. Stuff remaining Fillets of Sole.
18. Sprinkle 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice or Lemon Juice on top.
19. Bake for 22 Minutes in 350°F oven.

Serve with Rice + veggie.  Any pieces remaining can be covered/refrigerated and reheated in the microwave.

Do you stuff + bake Fillet of Sole?  So good!

Enjoy!
Yummy!

 

Grilling the Sockeye Salmon!

Gas Grill ready to use!

Sunday's sunny sky led to our outdoor thermometer reading
84°F!  It was Sockeye Salmon time!  Grilled "wild caught" Sockeye Salmon is delicious and definitely a fave entree when our weather is warm.  This week my grocery store (Big Y) is carrying the fresh fillets.  Needless to say a fillet found its place in our fridge.  The previously frozen "wild caught" Sockeye Salmon fillets also grill very well.

This entree is one of the first foods that I posted about...and I still grill this delicious seafood the same way.  No fancy topping nor sauce is needed to enhance the wonderful taste of a serving of Sockeye Salmon!  Often, we read that Salmon is a great source of Omega-3.

Served with a veggie salad and a microwaved "Baked" Potato or a Pasta Salad, this is one tasty dinner!

Fillet placed in Grilling Container.

  
Grilled Sockeye Salmon

Ingredients:
Salmon Fillet
Olive Oil for sauteing & baking
Paprika

***My Grilling Basket is a VERY handy tool.  It is sprayed with PAM before placing on the heated grill.

Method:

1. Heat grill.
2. On a large dish pour about 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil for sauteing & baking.
3. Sprinkle about 1/8 teaspoon Paprika on the Olive Oil.
4. Rinse Salmon Fillet under running cold water.
5. Place fillet on Olive Oil/Paprika skin side up.
6. Turn fillet over and coat other side with Oil mixture.
7. Place fillet on/in grilling basket/container that has been sprayed with PAM.
8. Grill on one side and then grill other side. 
9. Grilling time - A 1 lb. piece requires 5 - 7 Minutes on each side.

***The amount of needed grilling time depends on the size of the piece of Salmon Fillet and also on the Grill.

Today raindrops are falling, so our grill will not be used.  However, this delicious, healthy. colorful seafood will find its place on our dinner table, again, soon!

Enjoy!
Yummy!

                   

February 29, 2012

February 29, 2012

After our infamous Halloween Nor'easter in the fall, we've had a most pleasant winter!  Mild temps and not much snowfall.  Winter came and left in late October/ early November for us.  Skiers could travel north and enjoy the powder this winter, if they desired.

This year we do have the gift of an extra day in our calendar year!  Guess what???  It's s..n..o..w..i..n..g!!!  No Grilling the Haddock tonight!  I was planning on baking Lasagna, anyway!  :)

Enjoy!

  

Baked Haddock

Sometimes, Plan B is used in preparing dinner. Two nights ago I was planning on making Grilled Haddock. However, the afternoon just flew by and the Haddock had already been purchased. As much as my family enjoys Grilled Haddock, it was much easier to bake the tender fish in my oven.

The preparation was simple. Preheat the oven to 350°F. After rinsing the fish in cold water it was placed in a foil lined shallow baking pan that had been sprayed with PAM. A little Olive Oil was drizzled on top of the fish followed by sprinkles of Paprika. The Haddock was baked for 20 minutes. (It was done when the fish flaked easily with a fork.)

Our dinner of Baked Haddock with the addition of microwaved “Baked Potatoes” and Salad was quick, easy, nutritious and tasted delicious! Plan B worked very well!

Yummy!

Enjoy the Labor Day Weekend!

This is the weekend that reminds us fall will be approaching. Very shortly, Football, Cross Country, and Soccer will get our attention. The mornings will also be chillier.

However, this weekend we have an opportunity to enjoy a few days and use our grills at dinnertime. For my family it started last night with Grilled Swordfish. Tonight, we enjoyed Grilled Haddock along with Tangy Tortellini Salad and a fruit salad. Luscious London Broil will be enjoyed another evening over the weekend. Enjoy the remaining relaxing days of summer.

Have a Great Labor Day Weekend!

Remember the unexpected guest?

Do you remember making plans to do something and an unexpected guest arrived at your table? This afternoon during the thunderstorm we had a most unexpected guest at our outdoor table on our deck. Suddenly, the torrential rain fell. The gusty wind blew sticks out of the trees and a very huge limb landed across our deck, outdoor grill, picnic table and chairs. Yes, it was most surprising and it happened very quickly! Fortunately, everything was fine with the exception of needing the gigantic limb removed tomorrow. Usually thunderstorms move around us in our little corner of the Pioneer Valley in Western Massachusetts. Tonight we ordered out for dinner.

For those of you who prepared Grilled Sockeye Salmon, Grilled Haddock or Pan Seared Scallops – do you have a favorite of the three recipes?

Share your comments (click on word comments) with us.

Grilled Haddock

Our outdoor grill is used often during this hot humid weather. We do not wait until visiting the Cape to enjoy seafood! Grilled Haddock is easy to prepare and delicious to eat. The method of preparation is similar to preparing Sockeye Salmon when the salmon is grilled.

On a large dish pour about 2 TBS. Olive Oil. Sprinkle a little Paprika and Thyme on top. After rinsing a Haddock Fillet in running cold water, place on the Olive Oil/Paprika/Thyme. Turn the fish over to coat the other side.

A grilling container is definitely needed, because the Haddock will break apart while grilling. Once again, the amount of needed grilling time depends on the size of the piece of the haddock and the grill. A 1 lb. piece requires 5 – 7 minutes on each side. The fillet is turned over one time during the grilling process.

So easy and so good!  Have you prepared Haddock using this method?

Enjoy!

Yummy!