Arroz Blanco (Basic White Rice)

Although most people think all Mexican dishes are served with Arroz Mexicano red or Spanish rice, many coastal seafood dishes are served with white rice. Makes 8 servings 2 tablespoons safflower oil 2 cups long-grain white rice 4 cups Basic Read More …

Basic Aioli

Aioli is a cold sauce made of garlic, egg, acid (lemon juice or vinegar), and olive oil, basically a garlic-flavored mayonnaise. Wonderful with fish and seafood, grilled chicken and veggies like artichokes. For a quick and tasty appetizer, mix some Read More …

Apple Terrine of Foie Gras with Apple Brioche Charlotte, Fresh Blackberry Sauce, and Upland Cress

Although Michael Mina is known for his inventive fish and seafood preparations, his San Francisco restaurant actually serves more foie gras than almost any other establishment in the country. Michael’s background as a pastry chef influenced the creation of this Read More …

Garlicky Lemon Scallops

This is a terrific way to fix ocean scallops! Simple treatment is always best with fine seafood, and this recipe really lets the flavor and texture of the scallops shine through. Served over brown rice with arugula, mushroom, strawberry and Read More …

Gorgonzola Sauce

Excellent thick sauce for fillet, chicken or seafood (shrimp or scallops). Serve on-the-side or on-top of food. Use large portions for sauce lovers and small portions for others who simply just want the flavor. Has a very strong and delicious Read More …

Tempura Donburi – Tendon – Tempura Rice Bowl

In Japan, tempura over rice is simply called tendon. It’s a shortened word for tempura donburi. You can certainly use any veggies, herbs, fish, seafood for the topping. Normally, large shrimp along with several varieties of vegetables are made into Read More …