The rhyme rings true: Sue Li’s Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew recipe is quick to make and a delight to eat. In a velvety mix of white beans simmered with browned leeks and plump, tender shrimp, she pairs smoked paprika with lemon juice for a bright and earthy edge. She says it serves four but, let’s be real, that’s just a suggestion.

Serves 2-4

New York Times

INGREDIENTS
1 tsp. fresh lemon zest, plus 2 Tbs juice
1 tsp. sweet paprika
2 garlic cloves, grated
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound peeled, deveined large shrimp (tails removed)
4 Tbs. unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
2 large leeks, trimmed, then halved lengthwise, white and green parts sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed
2 cups chicken broth
2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh parsley
Toasted bread for serving

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine lemon zest, paprika, garlic, 3/4 tsp. salt and 3/4 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat.

In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. When butter is foaming, add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and starting to curl, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a plate; set aside.

Add leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium until leeks are soft and starting to brown on the edges, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans and chicken broth and bring to a boil over high. Lower heat and simmer, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in reserved shrimp and any juices from the plate, parsley, and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Serve with toasted bread.

These Spanish-Style Fish Meatballs in Sauce, known as Albóndigas de Bacalao en Salsa, are packed with flavors, easy to make and come together in a little over 30 minutes. Serve them next to some fried potatoes and a bottle of Spanish wine for an incredible meal.

Serves 4

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INGREDIENTS
FOR THE COD MEATBALLS
1 lbs cod fillets or other white fish
2 eggs
3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
pinch sea salt
dash black pepper
1/4 cup all purpose flour

FOR THE SAUCE
1 small onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic roughly chopped
1 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 cup white wine
2 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
pinch sea salt
dash black pepper

EXTRAS
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
handful chopped fresh parsley

INSTRUCTIONS
Add the cod fillets into a food processor, pulse for 1 to 2 minutes or until the cod is finely chopped, then transfer into a large bowl, crack in the eggs and add in the bread crumbs, parsley and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together until you end up with a paste like texture

Grab spoonfuls of the mixture and shape the meatballs, a little smaller than a golf ball, then lightly coat each one in flour, you should get about 16 cod meatballs

Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

Once the oil is nice and hot, add in the cod meatballs, all in a single layer, fry for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden fried, mixing occasionally, then remove from the pan and transfer into a dish with paper towels

Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the onion and garlic, mix continuously, after 2 to 3 minutes add in the flour, continue to mix, after 2 minutes add in the white wine, continue to mix, after another 2 minutes add in the broth, mix continuously and go for 4 to 5 minutes or until you end up with a slightly creamy sauce

Once you end up with a slightly creamy sauce, add in the parsley and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together, add in the cod meatballs, all in a single layer, heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through, gently mixing them around so they´re coated in the sauce

Transfer the meatballs into a dish, top off with the sauce and some chopped parsley, serve at once

Tuna lovers! Meet your ultimate sandwich: Best-Ever Tuna Melt. With just the right amount of crunch, melty cheddar cheese, and a couple good slices of tomato, you might even convert a tuna hater. The key to this sandwich is that the tuna salad is not your bog-standard, bland tuna salad. We packed this sandwhich full of celery, pickles, red onion and pepper flakes to make a flavorful salad that eats just as good by itself as it does in this sandwich.

Serves 4

delish.com

INGREDIENTS
1/3 c. mayonnaise
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 (6-oz.) cans tuna
1 ribs celery, finely chopped
2 dill pickles, finely chopped
1/4 c. finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 slices bread, such as sourdough
2 tbsp. butter
1 tomato, sliced
8 slices cheddar

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Drain tuna then add to mayonnaise mixture. Use a fork to break up tuna into flakes. Add celery, pickles, red onion, and parsley and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Butter one side of each bread slice. Top an unbuttered side with approximately 1/2 cup of tuna salad, 2 to 3 slices tomato, and 2 slices of cheese. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side facing up. Repeat with remaining ingredients and place on a large baking sheet. Bake until cheese is melty, 5 to 8 minutes.

[Maybe use panini press]

This One-Pan Spanish Salmon and Beans is what delicious and healthy food is all about. It´s packed with flavors, made with heart-healthy ingredients and all done in about 30 minutes. Truly the kind of food that´s going to fill your body with so much goodness.

Serves 4

spainonafork.com

INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 salmon fillets 8 oz each
1 onion
4 cloves garlic
1 carrot
1 green bell pepper
2 tomatoes
1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika
1/4 tsp saffron threads
2 cans white beans 15.5 oz each
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leave
pinch sea salt
dash black pepper
handful fresh parsley

INSTRUCTIONS
Finely chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic, finely chop the carrot (peeled), finely chop the green bell pepper and pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season them with sea salt & black pepper and cut each one into two pieces, for a total of four pieces of salmon

Heat a large fry pan with a medium-high heat

After a couple of minutes add in the olive oil and the pieces of salmon, all in a single layer, cook for 1 minute per side, then remove from the pan and set aside

Lower the heat to a medium heat, add in the chopped vegetables, mix continuously, after 3 to 4 minutes and they´re lightly sauteed, add in the paprika and saffron, quickly mix together, then add in the tomatoes finely grated and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and then simmer

After 3 minutes and the grated tomato has slightly thickened, add in the canned white beans (drained & rinsed), the vegetable broth and the bay leaf, raise to a high heat

Once it comes to a boil, place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat

After simmering for 10 minutes remove the lid, add the salmon fillets back into the pan, once again all in a single layer, place the lid back on the pan and simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the salmon is fully cooked, then remove from the heat

Serve directly out of the pan or transfer into serving dishes, sprinkled with finely chopped parsley

Shrimp Stew is made with traditional Greek ingredients Ouzo and Feta.

Serves 3-4

gustotv.com/recipes

INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil
1 red onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
14 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried oregano
½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
¼ teaspoon (1 ml) pepper
½ cup (2.5 ml) ouzo
1 ½ cups (360 ml) chopped tomatoes
4 ounces (114 g) feta cheese, cut into cubes, portion reserved for garnish
1 tablespoon (15 ml) minced parsley, for garnish
Rustic bread to serve

INSTRUCTIONS
Heat olive oil in skillet.

Add red onion and garlic and fry until soft.

Add shrimp, oregano, salt and pepper, and cook 1 minute.

Deglaze with the ouzo (Note: pan will flame up so be careful).

Cover pan with lid to put out flame.

Add tomatoes to the skillet and simmer until reduced.

Add feta.

Remove from heat and stir.

Top with minced parsley and reserved feta.

Serve hot with slices of rustic bread

Of all the wonderful recipes Marcella Hazan created, our all-time favorite is this quick-cooking Swordfish Sicilian-Style, where an oregano-infused sauce imparts bright flavor to hot-off-the-grill steaks. The secret is pricking holes in the fish so the lemony dressing seeps in.

Serves 4-6

foodandwine.com

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons table salt
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
2 pounds swordfish steaks, cut 1/2 inch thick

INSTRUCTIONS
Light a grill or preheat the broiler. In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice with the salt until the salt dissolves. Stir in the oregano. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and season generously with pepper.

Grill the swordfish steaks over high heat (as close to the heat as possible), turning once, until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer the fish to a platter. Prick each fish steak in several places with a fork to allow the sauce to penetrate. Using a spoon, beat the sauce, then drizzle it over the fish. Serve at once.

Chef Michael Bonacini knows that in Liguria, they love their fish, and no fish dish more so than this salt-crusted snapper! The salt dome ensures the fish is perfectly seasoned and stays moist as it bakes, making it a show-stopper at any dinner party.

Serves 2-4

gustotv.com/recipes

INGREDIENTS
1x 2 ½ – 3 pound (1.13-1.36 kg) snapper, cleaned and scaled
2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil, plus more for serving
½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground black pepper
2 sprigs rosemary
2 sprigs oregano
3 sprigs parsley
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
6 cups (1.4 L) coarse sea salt
4 egg whites
Zest of 1 lemon
1 lemon, cut into wedges

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).

Rinse the fish under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels, inside and out.

Rub the exterior and interior of the fish with olive oil. Fill the cavity of the fish with rosemary, oregano, parsley, thinly sliced garlic, and ground black pepper.

Whip egg whites to stiff peaks. Fold egg whites and lemon zest in with salt. The mixture should have the consistency of wet sand.

On a baking sheet lined with tinfoil, form a layer of salt with about half of the salt mixture. Place fish on top of bed of salt and cover with the remaining salt mixture. Pat the salt down and shape firmly around the fish. Bake fish for 40-45 minutes.

Let fish sit for 10 minutes before cracking salt cast with fork. Remove fillets of fish, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta is a spice lover’s dream! Plump, Cajun-seasoned shrimp are seared and tossed with Andouille sausage and fettuccine in a simple sauce and topped with green onion. Perfect for weeknights, Mardi Gras celebrations, and anytime in between!

Serves 6

sipandfeast.com

INGREDIENTS
1 pound fettuccine or linguine, spaghetti, etc
2 pounds shrimp cleaned and deveined
2 tablespoons Cajun spice seasoning divided, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon baking soda
12 ounces Andouille sausage thin sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large bell peppers diced
1 medium onion diced
3 ribs celery diced
2 cups low sodium chicken stock
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
¾ cup heavy cream
5 green onions sliced
2 cups reserved pasta water will most likely not need it all

INSTRUCTIONS
Bring a large pot of salted water (2 tablespoons kosher salt) to boil. In a bowl mix shrimp with baking soda and 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and wait 10 minutes before cooking.

Heat your largest pan to medium heat and sear the shrimp in olive oil until cooked through (about 3-4 minutes). Place the shrimp on a plate and tent with foil.

Add the Andouille sausage to the same pan and cook for a couple of minutes per side or until some color develops. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and place it on the same plate as the shrimp and keep tented with foil.

Add the onions, peppers, and celery to the pan and saute for about 10-12 minutes or until they take on some color and soften considerably. If needed, add a touch more olive oil for the saute process. At this time begin boiling the pasta to 2-3 minutes less than al dente.

Once the peppers are soft add in the chicken stock and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. With a wooden spoon scrape up all of the brown bits from the pan.

Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Once the sauce starts to thicken (about 2-3 minutes) add the pasta and continue to simmer while stirring frequently. Add some of the reserved pasta water to keep everything moist while the pasta cooks.

Add the sausage and shrimp about 1 minute before the pasta reaches al dente then turn off the heat. Add the green onions and taste test. Add more of the Cajun seasoning to taste. Note: It’s best to wait to add more of the seasoning due to the spicy nature of the Andouille.

If the pasta dries out before serving just add a bit of reserved pasta water to thin it out.

Shrimp Enchiladas in a Rich Tomato Sauce, from Pati’s Mexican Table Season 7, Episode 11 “New York”

Serves 6

patijinich.com

INGREDIENTS
For enchiladas:
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp
5 sprigs fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves peeled
3 to 4 bay leaves
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt divided, or to taste
1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes
1 to 2 serrano or jalapeño chiles to taste
4 scallions trimmed and coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3 tablespoons canola or safflower oil divided
1 cup Mexican cream Latin style crema, or heavy cream, plus a bit more for garnish
12 Corn tortillas
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

For garnish:
4 scallions trimmed and light green and white parts thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado halved, pitted, meat scooped out and sliced
2 ounces queso fresco farmer’s cheese or mild feta, crumbled (½ cup)

INSTRUCTIONS
Remove the shells and tails from the shrimp and reserve. Rinse the shrimp and pat dry. Cut each one into 3 or 4 bite-size pieces.

In a medium saucepan, combine the shrimp shells and tails, parsley, 1 of the garlic cloves, bay leaves and ½ teaspoon of the salt. Cover with water, place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 20 minutes. Strain the broth into a large measuring cup or heat-proof bowl.

Combine the tomatoes, remaining garlic, and chile(s) in a medium saucepan. Cover with water, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer uncovered until the tomatoes are thoroughly soft, about 10 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatoes and garlic clove to a blender. Add the 4 coarsely chopped scallions; if you have simmered 2 chiles, begin by adding only 1 of them to the blender, then once you taste the finished puree you can decide if you want to add the other. Add ½ teaspoon salt, the grated nutmeg, and 1 cup of the strained shrimp shell broth. Purée until completely smooth, taste and add the other chile if you would like more chile presence and heat (the sauce will become milder as it cooks and other ingredients are added).

Rinse and dry the saucepan, add a tablespoon of the oil and heat over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add the pureed tomato sauce, being careful to avoid sputters, and cover partially with a lid. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, seasons and deepens in color to a much darker red, about 10 minutes. Uncover, reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the cream. Keep at a steady low simmer for 8 to 10 more minutes, or until the sauce is thick, creamy, and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Taste and adjust salt. Remove from the heat and keep warm.

Prepare the tortillas for enchiladas by either heating them in a comal or passing them through hot oil.

To cook the shrimp, work in batches so that they will sear and not steam. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over high heat until hot, but not smoking, and the butter is bubbling. Add half the shrimp and season with salt. Cook for just a couple of minutes, stirring and flipping a few times, until just cooked through and lightly browned. Remove with a slotted spoon, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and butter to the skillet, and once the butter is foaming, cook the remaining shrimp.

Reheat the sauce if necessary. One by one, sauce and fill the tortillas. Glide each prepared tortilla through the sauce and place on a plate. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the seared shrimp down the middle and fold in a half like a quesadilla. Place on a platter and continue with remaining the tortillas, overlapping the half moon-shaped enchiladas slightly. Once all of the enchiladas are filled, spoon the remaining tomato sauce on top. They should be sauced generously. Garnish with the sliced scallions, slices of avocado and crumbled cheese.

This One-Pan Rice with Tuna and Chickpeas is the perfect dish for a busy weeknight dinner or for a relaxed weekend lunch next to a bottle of Spanish wine. Either way, it´s packed with flavors, loaded with heart-healthy protein and all done in about 30 minutes.

Serves 4

spainonafork.com

INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion
4 cloves garlic
1 carrot
1 celery stick
1/4 tsp saffron threads
15.5 oz can chickpeas
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup long grain rice
2 cans tuna in olive oil 5 oz each
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
pinch sea salt
dash black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
Finely chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic, finely chop the carrot (peeled) and thinly slice the celery

Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

After a couple of minutes add in the chopped vegetables, mix with the olive oil, once the vegetables are lightly sauteed, about 4 minutes, add in the saffron and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together, then add in the canned chickpeas (drained & rinsed) and the vegetable broth, raise to a high heat and mix

Meanwhile, add the rice into a fine sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear underneath, about 1 minute

Once the broth comes to a boil add in the rice, give it a mix so everything is well distributed, then place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat, simmer for 15 minutes or until all the broth has been absorbed, then remove from the heat and let it sit with the lid on

Meanwhile, drain the cans of tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath, gently flake the tuna

After a couple of minutes remove the lid from the pan, add the drained tuna and the chopped parsley, gently flake the rice

Transfer into serving dishes and serve at once