Beer-Steamed Littleneck Clams are so good dipped in melted butter! Plus, I’m sharing tips for cleaning clams. It’s fun to have a mini clambake at home! Are clambakes a big deal where you live? They are here in Northeast Ohio. More clams are sold in the Cleveland area than anywhere in the U.S., outside of…
Fish/Shellfish
How to Cook Cod
Wondering how to cook cod? Here’s the information and recipes you need to buy cod and cook it in the oven or on the stove! I once thought I’d never like cod, but now it’s my favorite white fish. It’s meaty, mild and oh-so flaky…in a good way, of course. It’s so delicious, it could…
10-Minute Maple-Glazed Salmon
Make 10-Minute Maple-Glazed Salmon on the stove for an easy dinner! Pure maple syrup, butter, lemon and seasonings come together in a magical way in this dish. I had to give this Maple-Glazed Salmon a facelift. Because this 10-minute recipe is fabulous, but the photos were atrocious. Do you know what happens to posts like…
Fried Baccala (Salted Cod Fish)
(This post is sponsored by the Norwegian Seafood Council. All opinions are my own.) Have you heard of baccalà? In many Italian families, Christmas Eve isn’t complete without this special cod fish. It’s a tradition so old, it dates back to the days of no refrigeration. A time when salt was used to preserve food.
Baked Cod with Parmesan and Garlic Butter
Baked Cod with Parmesan and Garlic Butter is the most popular dish on Cooking with Mamma C and one of the best cod recipes! It’s even loved by toddlers and people who don’t like fish! Gluten free, low carb and keto. Several years ago, if anyone would’ve told me I’d be head over heels for…
Pesto Salmon
You won’t believe how delicious this Pesto Salmon tastes! Try it with my Mom’s pesto! Leave it to Costco to inspire me to make Pesto Salmon. It’s become our routine to pick up a foil pan of raw salmon topped with pesto butter (to bake later) during our bimonthly trips for paper products and other…
Sautéed Cod with Tomatoes
My Nonna’s Sautéed Cod with Tomatoes is a treasured family recipe! Enjoy this easy fish dinner! Every time I make this cod, it smells like Nonna’s been cooking in my kitchen. And that makes me smile. Nonna wasn’t the typical grandmother. She had movie-star good looks, perfectly coiffed blonde hair, and nails painted red. She…
Broiled Scallops with Parmesan Bread Crumbs
You’ll love Mom’s Broiled Scallops with Parmesan Bread Crumbs! This is our favorite seafood dish! Hello from the depths of my recovering, flu-infected household! It’s been a rough few weeks. First my hubby got sick, then I caught a milder version of the virus, since I had my annual flu shot. But…then I developed bronchitis,…
Shrimp Stew with Bacon
Use up your zucchini in this fabulous Shrimp Stew with Bacon served over rice! With warm chili spices, a hint of smoky sweetness and a New Orleans flair. Gluten free. This shrimp stew with bacon makes me happy. There’s just something festive about shrimp, bacon and zucchini simmering in a tomato-based stew with warm chili…
Baked Cod with Coffee Butter
Looking for a unique and delicious combo for dinner? You have to try this Cod with Coffee Butter! It’s so easy to throw together and can be on your table in 20 minutes! Low carb and gluten free. Any fellow coffee lovers out there? You’re going to love this baked cod with coffee butter. But,…
Baked Parmesan Shrimp with Garlic Butter
Baked Parmesan Shrimp with Garlic Butter is delicious and gluten free! It’s based off of the most popular recipe on Cooking with Mamma C! I have to thank Cooking with Mamma C readers for suggesting a shrimp version of my wildly popular Lemon Parmesan Cod with Garlic Butter. Because this Baked Parmesan Shrimp with Garlic…
Salmon Caprese with Balsamic Glaze
Salmon Caprese with Balsamic Glaze is the best salmon I’ve ever made! It’s so easy, yet impressive enough for company. You need to try this! Don’t miss the video! What do you do when your doctor says to eat salmon twice a week for the omega-3s? a. Get a second opinion b. Make the same…
Salmon with Balsamic Salsa and Lime
Salmon with Balsamic Salsa and Lime is so easy and packed with flavor! Add Tex-Mex accents to store-bought salsa for a tasty sauce. Ready in 25 minutes and gluten free! Hello from Cleveland, Ohio, home of the NBA champs! Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite salmon dishes and standing in for my friend Cheryl,…
Neapolitan-Style Fried Calamari
I’m pretty sure we were eating calamari before it was trendy. It’s always been a traditional, no…mandatory, part of our seafood feast on Christmas Eve. I remember a time when any newcomer to our table would look askance at the squid on his or her plate, especially if there were squiggly tentacles involved. (Haha!) But…
Gluten-Free Crab Cakes
You’ll love these crispy Gluten-Free Crab Cakes! Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, they’re bursting with buttery, savory flavor. No strange ingredients, needed! Oh, how I love these crispy crab cakes! Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, they’re bursting with buttery, savory flavor from sautéed shallots that complement, rather than overwhelm,…
Bucatini with Clams and White Wine
I’m pulling out the good dishes, folks. On this day, 25 years ago, I met the man who would become my husband. (Yes, there’s a story coming.) So, I made bucatini with clams and white wine, which works well as a delicious weeknight meal, even without the fancy china. In the time it takes to…
Buffalo Salmon with Roasted Red Onions
In case you’re wondering, yes, we do eat fish and seafood often. As in twice a week, Lent or not. My meal plan for the week always includes a fish filet like salmon or cod, plus some shellfish like shrimp, scallops or clams. This Buffalo Salmon with Roasted Red Onions is my latest obsession, and…
Easy Breaded Scallops over Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
One of my favorite ways to prepare scallops is to coat them with seasoned bread crumbs, drizzle on some olive oil, and roast them in the oven for less than 10 minutes. A sprinkle of lemon juice provides the finishing touches. I’ve served them just like that or over linguine, but always use leftovers on…
Jumbo Fried Shrimp
Our family’s Jumbo Fried Shrimp are the best! We enjoy them for our Italian seafood feast on Christmas Eve, but they’re perfect for Lenten fish Fridays too! I’ve mentioned before that I rarely eat fried food, but there is a time and a place for everything. On Christmas Eve, I want jumbo fried shrimp. It’s…
15-Minute Cilantro-Lime Shrimp
I absolutely love shrimp. And I love food with a Mexican flair. Combine those two components with quick and easy, and we have a winner for dinner — 15-Minute Cilantro-lime Shrimp. Think buttery, tangy, garlicky goodness. This shrimp is so delicious that I can’t resist standing at the stove and eating it right out of…
