A Loving Touch of Maine Coasts Felt In Delicious Recipes

Have you ever checked out the startling array of seafood recipes available online? Websites are not just selling frozen and live seafood; they are also offering recipes for online visitors. From lobsters, crabs and shrimp to clams, scallops and mussels, you can try out the assorted flavors to create the best ever seafood recipe. While some derive their credit from Maine kitchens and flavors, others seemingly bear some kind of American or Asian touch; a lot of hard work is needed to invent such brilliant seafood preps. No matter how difficult a recipe may apparently look like, you must not give up; that’s exactly where the test lies.

For example, the Scallop Po Boy is one thing you will not want to miss out. Lettuce, mayo and scallops; the delicious combination makes it saucier. The goodness of this recipe lies with its simplicity and taste.

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A dash of paprika, some parmesan cheese and butter spooned on halibut makes the perfect dish for a main-course dinner. Don’t miss out on baked halibut, if you have invited guests for a wedding anniversary party; surprise them with some great seafood recipes.

Spicy and saucy, Cajun shrimp is loved for its tantalizing taste and spiciness; and then when you pair it with chardonnay, you will actually realise why seafood betters other cuisines.

Keep the party mood going with Tantalizing garlic white mussels; adopted straight away from Michigan’s kitchen, the recipe demands ,less spicy and low cooking, because overdoing may lead to dryness, which is of course not preferable if you are dealing with mussels. Restore the creamy flavors till the mussels end up in your mouth.

Tantalizing garlic white mussels

Keeping aside the sauciness in the menu, it’s worth trying something crispy and good. How about fresh Maine crab sliders? The handpicked Maine crab meat is responsible in adding a succulent and crunchy flavor to the dish. The crab sliders make great appetizers for the evening.

If you are trying something as crispy as Maine crab sliders it’s customary to think about the dip. Don’t you think that the Dijon crab cake sauce makes a one-of-a-kind dip for the crispy appetizers? Certainly they do!! The saucy dipping promisingly adds to the taste of the crab cakes.

Maine Crab Slider

An alternative to the Dijon crab cake sauce, you can definitely think about the spicy sushi mayo, a great pair for crab cakes. Sink your teeth into the delightful taste of Maine crab cakes and enjoy an escape into the fantasy.

Maine Food Festival Welcomes you to the Real Essence of Portland

Maine welcomes quite a few events amongst which its food festival deserves special mention. The main focus of this festival is healthy Maine lobsters. People from around the world join in to experience the great taste of Maine picks and explore the real essence of the Atlantic over a platter.

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Enjoy a delicious Maine menu while taking pleasure in viewing the sheer beauty of the Penobscot Bay. The festival which has been scheduled from June 4th- 9th June, this year, has already started in the Kennebunkport. The most interesting part o the festival is the luscious food, the crispy wines and the inspiring art. The Kennebunkport festival is conducted to celebrate the specialties of Maine which mainly includes food, wine and art. Now that seems quite interesting especially for a person with a taste for the finest delicacies and art.

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Do you know who are the people actively participating in the festival? From renowned chefs and hoteliers to artists, gallery owners and even home owners who take interest in the same, join in to add to the celebrative hour. The Maine food festival is not any ordinary one. It is mostly conducted as a fantastic collaborative communal event for Mainers and guests visiting the place. The festival is mostly celebrated to signify a memorable spring-summer start. People from around the world make it to the festival just to soak into festive mood and to experience the real essence of Maine.

This year, the Maine Whoopie Pie festival is all set to show up on June 22nd. Bakers from across America and especially Maine join up to share their secret whoopee pie recipes with the world. The baking festival is coupled with live music, performance by artists, great food and vendors selling Maine products.

So, if you really want to enjoy a sumptuous seafood dinner, then don’t forget Maine; it’s the real place to be, this June.

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A Shrimp Recipe to satisfy your taste Buds and Benefit your Health the Most

Sea foods do not only taste good but they are also beneficial for the health. Some of the crustaceans like lobster, crab, barnacle and shrimps have different nutritious elements that help the body to fight against certain diseases and health circumstances.

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Health Benefits of Shrimps 

Shrimps are one of the most consumed crustaceans. They have lots of nutritional facts to help body improve on certain medical conditions. This crustacean food is a great source of antioxidant and astaxanthin, an anti-inflammatory nutrient. According to some food researches, astaxanthin lowers the risk of colon cancer and reduces immune-related problems of diabetes.

If taken in moderate amount, shrimps can add the required amount of selenium in the human body. This antioxidant mineral helps the body to improve on certain heart-related conditions and lowers the chances of heart failure. It also helps fight other cardiovascular diseases, type-2 diabetes and depression. Besides these nutritional factors, shrimps are also rich in protein and peptide support.

Shrimps make truly delectable recipes and usually preferred on the special occasions. If you have grown interested in adding a shrimp recipe in your weekend diet, Cajun Magic can be a wonderful choice to go with. It tastes really yummy and your invited guest list will be bemused after having this recipe. 

Here is a list of required ingredients and preparation method of Cajun Magic recipe.

Ingredients

• Butter, 1 cup

• Chopped onion, 1

 • Minced clove garlic, 2

• Red pepper, crushed, 1 tsp

• Black pepper, 1 tsp • Thyme, 1/2 tsp

• Rosemary, 1/2 tsp • Oregano, 1/4 tsp

• Worcestshire sauce, 1 tsp

• Chicken broth, 1/2 cup

• Beer, 1/2 cup

• French bread, for dipping

• Cooked white rice, to serve on

• Large shrimp, 1 lb

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Preparation Method 

• In a skillet, melt 1/2 of butter and add onion and other ingredients including 1 lb of shrimp. 

• Cook for 1 minute by stirring it continually. Now, mix the left over butter and chicken broth. 

• Now, keep on cooking for 2 to 5 minutes and stir 1/2 cup of beer in the mixture. 

• Continue the cooking process for further 2 minutes or till the time shrimp is completely done. 

• Place the skillet on dining table and let your guests serve the yummy delight themselves. 

After having a taste of this scrumptious Cajun Magic recipe, guests will leave your place licking their fingers.

However, it is always advised to prepare the recipe with fresh pieces of shrimps. It’s not always easy to find fresh ones from the marketplace, so you can order the desired pieces of this crustacean from the online shops.

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Lobster Tails Offering you Plush Seafood Cuisines

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Since decades Maine has been offering the best quality lobsters; in fact the place is gifted with the best breed of lobsters on earth. The deliciousness of Maine lobsters can be experienced with just a single bite. These delicately flavored crustaceans make top class cuisines; Maine lobster meat usually bear a classic oceanic essence and a sweet flavor that is absent in meat extracted from other varieties of crustaceans. In fact people say that the rich flavors of Maine lobsters are the main reasons behind their growing popularity. 

While searching for Maine lobster facts you may come across an interesting one that states that this particular variety of shellfish boast of bigger claws and tails that are stuffed with luscious meat. Unlike spiny lobsters, Maine picks bear the greatest amount of meat in their claws and tail.

If you are interested to try Maine lobster tails at home, you may consider the following ways of cooking them:

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Baking lobster tail: Baking is one of the simplest procedures to cook and relish lobster meat. The process of baking is majorly completed in ovens; thus resulting in juicy tail meat. In general there are two primary ways of baking lobsters 1) standard baking 2) baking lobster tails by wrapping them in aluminum foil. People usually prefer the second procedure to maintain the deliciousness of lobster tails.

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Broiling lobster tail: There are several ways of cooking lobster tails and broiling is an appropriate way to bring about the golden brown color on the tail portion. Though, restaurants may serve you with lobster tails bearing this rich golden brown shade, you can get the same color at home, if you broil them.

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Steaming lobster tail: Steaming is one of the most popular ways of cooking the tail meat of Maine lobsters. In fact the method is known to lock the wonderful essence and the nutritional values of lobster meat. Steaming is also a relatively simpler method. Some of the best chefs from around the world consider using bamboo steamer to maintain the quality and flavors of lobster tail. The bamboo steamer can help the tail meat from drying away. If you don’t have a steamer, you can so the same by using a pot of water, mixed with salt. There are also other ways of cooking lobster meat, but the ones that have been mentioned here are the most popular amongst all. Today, lobster tails are considered an important ingredient for most seafood recipes.

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Treat your Loved Ones to Lip Smacking Shrimp Dishes

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Shrimps are one of the most delectable items the sea has to offer and seafood lovers always dig into dishes that are made with shrimp. Shrimp dishes are extremely easy to make even in your own kitchen. One of the most delicious shrimp dishes is the Shrimp, Sausage, and Fish Jambalaya, For this dish you will require:

• ¼ of a cup of butter

 • 1 cup of onion, diced 

• 10 oz of andouille sausages, halved 

• 1 cup of green bell pepper, diced 

 • 1 cup of celery, diced 

• 1 can or six oz of tomato paste 

• 1 ½ teaspoons of garlic, minced 

• 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce 

• 1 can or 14.5 oz of tomatoes, diced

 • 1 ½ teaspoons of Cajun seasoning

 • 4 cups of chicken broth, low-sodium

 • ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper 

• ¾ of a pound of deveined and peeled shrimp

 • 2 cups of medium-grain rice 

• 1/3 of a cup of fresh parsley, chopped 

• ¾ of a pound of cod fillets 

• Salt to taste 

To prepare the dish first take a heavy-bottomed pot and melt butter in it over medium-high flame. Then, cook the andouille sausages in the butter till they are properly brown for around five minutes. Then, take out the sausages with a spoon with slots and place them in a plate with paper towels. In the remaining butter, stir in the bell-peppers, celery and onion; cook till the onion is translucent for about 10 minutes. Add the garlic to this onion mixture and cook for one minute. Then stir in the tomato paste and cook the mixture for about three to five minutes. Then, add the sausages, diced tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and black pepper and stir in properly. To this mixture, add the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Combine the rice with the mixture and cover the pot. Keep the flame on medium-low and cook the rice with the shrimp and cod till the rice is tender. Then take off the cover, and cook another 10 minutes with the lid off. Season with parsley and salt and serve the dish.

If you are looking for an immaculate shrimp dish that will take everyone’s breath away, then this is the dish to cook. This dish is packed with flavor. You serve this dish at a party or formal dinner.

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Lip-smacking Lobster Munchies for the Evening

Since decades lobsters have been serving taste-buds of gourmands. The amazingly delicate flavors of Maine lobsters make them a super favorite everywhere. Being a seafood lover, I am always ready to explore the tasty lobster cuisines. In fact over the years I have grown fonder of lobster snacks; whenever there is tea party at home, I make it a point to serve my guests with crispy snacks that are made from delicious lobster meat. Since I am fond of preparing these delicious lobster munchies, sometimes I feel like sharing a couple of them with my online friends.

Have you heard about the lobster crostini melts? It’s amazingly tasty; so much so that you will feel like having more of these sumptuous treats. Since I am here to share this recipe with you, I won’t talk any extra word and go straight to discuss the lobster snack preparation.

Lobster Crostini melts

Ingredients

• Maine lobster meat (cooked), 2 ½ lb

• Chopped tarragon, 2 tbsp

• Unsalted butter, 3 tbsp

• Cream sherry, 5 tbsp

• Chopped garlic, 3 cloves

• Mayonnaise, 10 tbsp

• Balsamic vinegarette, 2 tbsp

• Grilled French baguette, 16

Chop the lobster meat and keep it in a bowl. Now set it aside. Take a small skillet and melt butter in it. Sauté garlic in it, till the same browns. Now, add the sherry and increase flame to medium. Next, reduce the mixture to half. Remove the garlic mixture from flame. Mix the sherry blend with lobster meat. After this, add the other ingredients and blend thoroughly. Now, spoon the mixture on baguette slice. Add tarragon and then serve the munchies.

Herbed lobster roll

While I was searching for the best lobster snacks in Maine, up came the recipe for herbed lobster roll. Now, I am going to discuss the recipe with all of you.

Ingredients

• Sour cream, 3 tablespoon

• Finely minced tarragon, parsley, chives, chervil and parsley, ½ tbsp

• Chopped shallots, ½ tbsp

• Celery, 1 tbsp

• White pepper and salt for flavor

• Cayenne pepper and lemon juice

• Cooked meat of Maine lobster (sliced into 1 inch piece each)

• Hot dog buns

• Salted butter

Now take all ingredients in a bowl, keeping aside the hot dog buns and salted butter. Combine the mixture and keep it for 20 minutes. Take the hot dog buns and spread butter on split areas. Take a skillet and heat it over medium flame. Now, place the hot dog buns in the skillet, with their butter side down. Brown the buns until they achieve crispiness. Stuff the hot dog buns with lobster mixture and serve it for your evening tea party.

If you want to relax with your friends rather than spending your precious time in the kitchen, you can order some seafood cakes online. Now, this will help you stay away from cooking hassles.

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Enjoy the Best of Lobsters at the Right Lobster Season

If you have not tried a Maine lobster before then it is very important for you to know that there is no substitute. Along the coast of Maine, losbstering is done all throughout the year. But a seafood lover often asks himself the question if there is any lobster season. Well, generally, the best of the lobsters are known to be caught before Memorial Day or after Labor Day. But this however is always not true. This is because Mother Nature always is not that co-operating. Since the weather is highly unpredictable, the seasonal changes affect the supply and demand of Maine lobsters.

It is now well known by every seafood lover that lobster fishing is very active in the Gulf of Maine. Each area is subject to its own lobster season. Canada is known to boast of more than 60 percent of the lobster landings in the North American region. It is also known to provide more than half of the world’s supply of lobster.

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With lobster, summer is anonymous. Summer is an awaited lobster season. Some of the highest lobster landings in the world have been recorded to have taken place in the summer season. Lobstermen are known to work all round the clock to meet the demands of the tourists on the coast. Most of the lobsters are found in the summers since they are known to migrate in shore to the warmer waters. Many shed their shells during this time. After this the lobster they need to feed themselves. It is very easy to trap hungry lobsters. Generally, most of the production from July to late September is known to be of a soft shell. The soft shelled lobsters are comparatively not as strong as the hard shelled lobsters. These lobsters are also characterized as having less meat per pound than hard shelled lobsters.

Again, from mid September to late November is another lobster season when lobster fishing is being done in full swing. At this time of the year most of the lobster inventories are used to meet the demands of Christmas and New Year Celebrations. At this time of the year, the Americans transport a bulk of hard shelled lobsters to Asia and Europe to fetch some good dollars for themselves. Keeping in mind the seasonal changes and anticipating when harvest can exceed demand, the excess is stored and used when the catch is a little slower.

When the temperatures drop, lobsters become less active. During January to March there is probably no lobstering going on. The peak time for lobster fishing arises again from May and June when the lobsters have more meat.