Tagged: Seafood

Fish Cakes with Smoked Salmon Mayonnaise

 Fish Cake Recipe

Fish cakes are a classic Nova Scotian dish. One of the joys of eating fish cakes is that nearly every recipe is different. This particular recipe features a breaded fish cake with haddock and lobster. It’s crispy exterior is complemented by a rich smoked salmon mayonnaise. Delicious.

Ingredients

5 medium potatoes, peeled
6 large shrimp, peeled
1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
¼ cup (50 ml) onion, chopped
½ small red pepper, finely diced
1 small garlic clove, crushed
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
¼ tsp (1 ml) parsley, chopped
¼ tsp (1 ml) dried or fresh thyme
¼ tsp (1 ml) Cajun seasoning, or to taste
4 oz (125 g) lobster meat
4 oz (125 g) haddock fillet more…


Smokey Corn and Haddock Chowder


The following recipe appeared on Canada AM, September15th during the Bay of Fundy chowder cook off on the ocean floor. This is the recipe that was prepared by Chef Dennis Johnston of Fid Resto in Halifax, Nova Scotia. more…


Nova Scotia Crab Cakes

Crab Cakes

Recipe provided by: Chef Chris Velden, Ryan Duffy’s
For Mannheim, Germany Food & Travel Show

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 green onions, chopped
3/8 cup olive oil
16 ozs Nova Scotia crabmeat (Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd.), drained
1 egg
1 Tablespoon mayonnaise
1 Teaspoon dry mustard
8 ounces soda crackers, crushed more…


Lobster Salad with Watermelon, Cucumber & Leek

Lobster Salad

Recipe provided by Chef Chris Velden, Ryan Duffy’s
6 portions, 4 oz servings

1 lb Louisbourg Seafoods lobster meat
½ cup chopped watermelon
½ cup peeled, deseeded, chopped cucumber
½ leek cut in julienne
2 shallots peeled and diced
2 gloves garlic chopped
300 ml grape seed oil
Salt & pepper
2 lime zest and juice more…


Layered Mussel Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Layered Mussel Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Mussel Salad

5 pounds (2.2 kg) AquaPrime mussels, steamed*, shelled and cooled
1 yellow pepper, diced
4-6 oz (120 g-180 g) baby spinach
1 oz (30 g) sweet basil, chopped
salt and pepper to taste.

Layer the spinach, peppers, basil and mussels and serve with the citrus vinaigrette.

*To steam mussels: wash mussels in cold water, add to pot with one clove of finely chopped garlic, a handful of chopped green onions and a few oz of white wine. Bring to a boil for 3 to 4 minutes.

Citrus Vinaigrette

2 tsp (10 ml) Dijon mustard
½ cup (125 ml) white wine vinegar
1 ¾ cup (400 ml) extra virgin olive oil
2 oz (60 g) chives, chopped
½ oz (15 g) tarragon, chopped
2 limes, juiced
2 lemons, juiced
1 orange, peeled and puréed
salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients and whisk together; season to taste. Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.

Serves 4-6 people.



CATCH Seafood Festival, June 19 & 20

Catch Seafood Festival

Seafood, wine, music and friends all in one place.Sounds like the best fish story ever.

If you enjoy fresh Nova Scotia seafood, then make your way to the Cunard Centre on June 19 and 20 for the Catch: The Nova Scotia Seafood Festival. A festive, all-encompassing seafood eating experience, CATCH will be a showcase of Nova Scotia seafood products and the hottest culinary trends. If you love seafood, want to learn the latest culinary techniques, collect new recipes, shop, sample outstanding food and wine, don’t miss Nova Scotia’s premier Seafood event of the year!
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