Galley Kat needs another challenge. I have enough recipes stashed away for a good 3 years of provisoining ideas. But there is still more winter at the end of my tolerance. The other day I stumbled upon an article: 44 Classic French Meals You Need to Try Before You Die… I’ve decided to attack these and see how I can modifiy them for basic galley cuisine… Some may be too ambitious but will have fun trying. #1 Years ago I…
Those jars of Preserved Lemons are now ready to test… …Champagne chilled… …Table set ready for our guests… Preserved Lemon and Spring Vegetable Risotto 2 cups Arborio rice 6-8 cups chicken stock 2-3 tbsp olive oil 1 small fennel bulb, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup *Pastis 1 bunch fresh asparagus, cut in 2″ pieces 2 cups peas 3 tbsp butter 1/2 cup Boursin pepper cheese 2-3 tbsp fresh mint…
Happy Hour heaven and dreaming of boating season… I have to start getting away from winter comfort foods and start planning being on the water again… making use of what we have provisioned… barbecuing… sunsets at anchor… (insert huge sigh here) This will definitely be one of my first meals to prepare after a day of sailing… CRAB & SHRIMP NACHOS (prepared with limited fresh provisions) 1 tin crab meat, drained 1 tin shrimp, drained minced garlic cumin pickled jalapenos…
This one is really easy.. and so pretty… and ‘heart’ healthy… Take 8 raw shrimp 2 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved Run scewer through 2 shrimp and tomato half to form a heart. Whisk together 1 tbsp apricot preserves, 1 tsp white wine vinegar & 1 tbsp olive oil Brush each shrimp with preserve mixture. Grill on high on each side until shrimp turn pink. In meatime arrange mâche, slivered brandied apricots, goat cheese on plates. Drizzle with apricot mixture……
There really isn’t any recipe for this one but I had a hunger for scallops… Here’s what I used (quantites are variable) For the Crumb Topping 1 cup Panko 2-3 tbsp chopped parsley 2 tbsp olive oil I like keeping this on hand in an air tight container. Since we don’t have an oven onboard it’s great to sprinkle on a stove top casserole so I can pretend it all just came out of the oven all crispy. Toss…
When I first saw the title for this recipe I thought isn’t all shrimp cocktail the same? I have to now admit that this was indeed the best I’ve had… It’s due in part to the seasonings but the passive cooking is what makes them succulent… Best Shrimp Cocktail 2 pounds deveined (shells removed and tails left on) – I used Jumbo Tiger shrimp 3 tablespoons salt 10 sprigs fresh thyme 3 bay leaves 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon…
For me, Risotto is the ultimate comfort food. It does require hands-on attention while cooking but for a mere 20 minutes… Fresh Mushroom Seafood Risotto 2 ounces sliced shitake mushrooms 2 ounces sliced oyster mushrooms 2 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic 1/2 small diced sweet onion 1 tablespoon of olive oil 2 cups arborio rice 3/4 c port 8 cups chicken stock 3-4 cups fresh seafood (I used shrimp, scallops & langoustine) 1-2 tbsp butter 1/2…
Being able to throw a meal together in a few minutes, one that also has great flavour is my preferred way of cooking. This is one of those recipes… easy… packed full of deliciousness… quick… and it could be made in the most modest galley… Latin Shrimp Scampi with Vermicelli Noodles 2 servings 2 tablespoons of chopped garlic 1 tablespoon of chopped shallots 8 ounces of peeled and deveined shrimp (I used 8 jumbo Tiger Shrimp)…
When fresh fish or seafood is available this is a quick appetizer that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes… …as always, limited space and a few fresh ingredients is no probem when preparing this dish… …just 20 minutes and the scallops are ‘cooked’ in freshly squeezed juice… I served with some whole grain chiabatta and a crisp Chardonnay… Scallop Ceviche 350 g (approximately 2 cups) fresh tiny scallops 1 cup lime juice 1 jalepeno, finely diced 1 red…
Cooler days and cooler nights make me want to prepare something warm and comforting… So for my first ever recipe post as Sea Salt Galley Kat, I present one of our favourites… End of Summer Shrimp Stew As with all the recipes in this blog, this yummy stew can be made easily and quickly with ingredients kept on hand and in a galley with minimal facilities… ours is a one burner alcohol stove, a tiny sink with hand pump a…