Green risotto with shrimp, caramelized tomatoes, and yogurt cheese
RISOTTO TIPS: A good stock is essential for a good risotto. Its temperature is very important -it should be hot and simmering and kept at this temperature throughout cooking the dish. Furthermore, in case your stock is store bought, make sure the stock is low sodium. Get your mise en place ready: chop your onion(s), […]
Soba Noodles With Tahini And Shrimp
In My Greek Table, Season 4, the Foods that Unite Us episode includes this delicious hybrid recipe for Soba Noodles with Tahini and Shrimp. There is a burgeoning Japanese-Greek culinary scene in Athens, and it’s exciting to see and taste. Pairing this with Greek wine proved to be fun and delicious, too! I chose a […]
Mussel Pilaf
After visiting a mussel farmer off the coast of Thessaloniki, I fully understood the deliciousness of this otherwise common mollusk. Mussels are amazing! It’s no wonder this classic Northern Greek recipe for mussel pilaf is such an icon of Thessaloniki’s rich food history. And that history, in turn, is the very reason why Greece’s second […]
Scrambled Eggs With Shrimp
PERFECT SCRAMBLED EGGS EVERY TIME Two tools will help you consistently prepare the perfect scrambled eggs: a non-stick pack and a rubber spatula. If you’re preparing 2-4 eggs, even a small non-stick pan will work best. Why a rubber spatula and not a metal or wooden spoon? A metal spatula will scratch your non-stick pan, […]
Salad With Squid And Vegetables
NUTRITIONAL INFO: Squid is rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, iron, and calcium. Most of the health benefits of squid result from omega-3 fatty acids that promote good heart health, pregnancy health, healthy skin, hair, and nails, and reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. SUITABLE SUBSITUTE: Shrimp, crab, canned clams, sea scallops.
SEAFOOD PAELLA
BOMBA RICE Bomba rice is the de facto paella rice, a short-grained variety cultivated in Easter Spain that is said to have originated from an Indian variety brought to the Iberian peninsula. One important property of bomba is its ability to absorb two or three times its volume in water without bursting. As a result, […]
SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS, GARNISHED WITH SCALLIONS
SOY SAUCE AND THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET It might seem incongruous to include soy sauce in recipes that embrace the plant-based traditions of Ikaria and the wider Mediterranean. But the truth is there’s also a large “Mediterrasian” trend afoot and chefs, at least in Greece, have been incorporating this ancient condiment into recipes for years now. […]
Greek Spicy Spaghetti with Shrimp
A wish list of Mediterranean diet ingredients goes into this Greek recipe for garlicky shrimp pasta! Seafood is an important component of the Greek diet, and shrimp is always a favorite. Indeed, there are even a fewnative species of Greek shrimp. This dish would not be the same without both the herbs and the extra […]
MUSSELS COOKED IN TOMATO SAUCE
TIPS FOR PERFECT MUSSELS, FRESH VS FROZEN: Always buy your mussels fresh; frozen mussels have a mealy texture. Make sure the mussel shells are firmly closed. If they are open a little, give them a firm tap against the side of the sink or the counter. If they close, you can eat them. If not, […]
The Simplest Spicy Shrimp
SERVING TIP: You can serve these shrimp as is, or over brown rice or quinoa.
Baked Lemon Clams
What to Serve with Baked Stuffed ClamsFrom New York to New England to Louisiana, stuffed clams have captured our imagination and become something of regional specialties. This is a fairly dense dish, packing a lot of flavor into tiny bites. Serve a nice green salad, Greek yogurt coleslaw, or corn on the cob as an […]
Grilled Shrimp Sandwiches with Greek Yogurt and Arugula-Cabbage Slaw
Grilled fish and seafood is a Greek tradition and there are countless Greek recipes for both. This easy grilled shrimp sandwich is a great way to make something that falls under the general Mediterranean diet umbrella when your plans for dinner or the day involve some outdoor grilling. Mediterranean diet ingredients like Greek honey, extra […]