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 Grilled salmon is a favorite for many of us home cooks because it is easy to prepare, healthy, and delicious.  One way to elevate it to restaurant-quality status is with a creamy, tangy lemon dill sauce. This easy-to-make sauce combines the bright flavors of lemon and the fresh herb goodness of dill in a creamy base that pairs beautifully with grilled salmon's rich, flaky texture.  How to Make a Simple and Delicious Lemon Dill Sauce for Grilled Salmon Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or hosting a special occasion, this sauce is a must-try!

 When you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's perfect for warm weather, then this chili-lime shrimp marinade recipe is just what you need.  This marinade is bursting with chili-lime flavor and only takes a few minutes to prepare, making it a perfect option for those busy weeknights or when you're hosting a backyard cookout.  Chili Lime Marinade for Grilled Shrimp With its delicious combination of spicy chili sauce, tangy lime, and succulent shrimp, this recipe will surely become a favorite in your household. This chili-lime shrimp recipe is a must-try for anyone looking for a delicious and easy meal. 

Today we're making shrimp dip but it's not just any shrimp dip.  It's a remake of the shrimp dip my mom used to make regularly for friends and family.  It may have been the ultimate in semi-homemade recipes because it couldn't have been easier with just two ingredients! Amazing Homemade Shrimp Dip The throwback shrimp dip was made with a brick of cream chees and two jars of shrimp cocktail that came in little jars from the grocery store and we loved it!  This recipe recreates that dip.

Are you craving a delicious seafood feast that's both easy to prepare and bursting with flavors? Look no further than the Shrimp Boil Foil Packet Dinner.  You will become obsessed with this mouthwatering dish that combines succulent shrimp, tender corn on the cob, and baby potatoes with your favorite sausage and aromatic spices.  A Quick and Easy Shrimp Dinner Shrimp Boil Dinner in Foil Packets Get ready to impress your taste buds and your guests with this delicious recipe that's perfect for summer grilling. Even though it's the perfect dinner for the grill, it can easily be made in the oven.  That means you can make it any time of the year!

It is easy to make clam dip at home with a few ingredients, you may even have on hand now.   That makes this dip easy to whip together for a party or holiday gathering as well as watching the big game this weekend. How to Make Classic Clam Dip: Easy Recipe and Tips for Success Make the clam dip a day or two ahead of serving for optimal flavor, but if you are like me you'll make it and eat it the same day. It's that good. Reasons to Love This Clam Dip Recipe If you're looking for a classic party dip that's sure to please a crowd, then look no further than this delicious clam dip recipe. Here are just a few reasons to love this recipe: It's easy to make: With just a few simple ingredients and some basic kitchen skills, you can whip up this tasty dip in no time. You can make this dip entirely by hand, no electric equipment is necessary. The ingredients ...

Salmon is one of my favorite choices for dinner.  I try to eat salmon once a week because of the healthy omega-3 fats it adds to my diet.   The flavors in this recipe will win over non-salmon lovers, too. Hubby is not a salmon lover, so I have to be creative in the ways I serve salmon to him.  This oven-baked Southwest Salmon with Sriracha Sauce is a favorite of his, and I love it, too. Spicy Southwest Salmon with Sriracha Sauce  This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. When you use these links to make a purchase, I receive compensation that helps support publishing this blog. Spicy Southwest Salmon First, you'll want to select your salmon. I always ask to have my salmon cut to order from the thick end of the salmon fillet. I also like to have the skin left on my salmon because it helps to keep the salmon moist as it cooks. You'll find the skin is easy enough to remove before serving when you use a sharp spatula, like a f...

You can make coconut shrimp that is just as tasty as what you order in a restaurant at home in your air fryer. It's easy to do. This is my low-carb, keto-friendly recipe for coconut shrimp in your air fryer. Make it for a main dish or appetizer. How to Make Coconut Shrimp in Your Air Fryer This recipe is made to be low-carb and keto-friendly because I like to eat a lot of shrimp and don't want to feel guilty about it. You can easily adapt this recipe to a standard recipe by using all-purpose flour in place of the coconut flour and replacing the crushed pork rinds with panko bread crumbs.

They say that crazy times call for drastic measures but sometimes all you need is a little comfort food.  Today I'm sharing a comfort food recipe for just that reason. It's shrimp and grits and it will make you happy. What's wonderful about this recipe is that unlike many comfort foods it is also quick and easy to prepare. You can make this dinner in about thirty minutes. Comforting Shrimp and Grits This post contains affiliate links.  When you shop using these links we receive a small compensation. Shrimp and grits is a flexible recipe.  You can make any number of adjustments to suit your tastes.  Consider my recipe a starting point and make it your own. Bob's Red Mill Yellow Corn Grits  make delicious grits. It was the only brand I was able to find on a very brief shopping trip but I recommend this brand for this recipe.  The corn flavor in these grits is perfect. The back of the package has a number of alternatives for cooking he g...

Are you a crab cake lover?  If you are, this crab cake recipe will float your boat! Crab cakes are one of those things I have typically reserved for a treat when I eat out.  When I go to a restaurant I like to order something I don't make for myself at home.  Crab cakes aren't hard to make at home but finding the lump crab meat to use in the recipe has been more of a challenge than I like when cooking at home. Crunchy Crab Cakes This post contains affiliate links.  When you shop using these links we receive a small compensation. Crab Cakes I found a local grocery store that is stocking the canned lump crab meat on a regular basis.  I was also able to get a can at my local BJs last week.  That means I can now make these delicious crab cakes at home and have them any time I desire. You can make a batch of these crab cakes for the freezer.  That way they become ...

Do you love risotto and shrimp?  Risotto is a side dish I make often in spring because so many spring vegetables are a perfect addition to risotto. This Spring Risotto with baby spinach and peas is just right paired with Lemon Shrimp. It's quick and easy, too! Spring Risotto with Lemon Shrimp Risotto is such a versatile dish, but the constant stirring can sometimes feel inconvenient.  Today I'm sharing an alternate technique for easy risotto. You'll have this entire meal ready in less than thirty minutes.  That makes it a yummy weeknight menu option for spring.

Shrimp Pesto Alfredo is a decadent, low-carb, dinner option perfect for when you are wanting a special dinner. You don't have to be following a low-carb eating plan to love this dish. Shrimp Pesto Alfredo Shrimp Pesto Alfredo is low carb as long as you swap out the pasta for a low carb option.  Your favorite spiralized vegetables will make a smart choice. For those of you who love traditional Alfredo dishes, serve the Shrimp Pesto Alfredo over your favorite pasta.

Grilled clams are a tasty alternative to steamed clams. Yesterday was a sizzling hot summer day here in southern New England.  It was a perfect day for two of our summer dinner-time favorites, seafood and grilling. New England Grilled Clams Grilled Clams with Lemon Butter We had a few pounds of beautiful clams we had purchased at a local grocery store and were in the mood to cook them a little differently.  

This Shrimp Pesto Alfredo recipe is a simple, delicious weeknight dinner. Weeknight dinners can be a challenge. For me, the closer I get to the weekend, the less motivated I feel about dinner planning.  Sometimes I'm tired, but not in the mood to go out for dinner but I want dinner to be yummy.  I want it to signal the end of the week and the beginning of a relaxing weekend.  I want it to be easy. That's when I turn to my freezer and pantry for simple ingredients like the ones in this recipe. Shrimp and Ravioli Pesto Alfredo Grilled Shrimp Pesto Alfredo Do you want the same?  Well, with the ingredients you have on hand or a quick trip to the grocery store, you can make it happen.  This Shrimp Pesto Alfredo with Cheese Ravioli is slap-me-delicious but easy enough to tackle on a Friday night or any night of the week.  I'm always pleasantly surprised when a yummy meal can be pulled together in a few minutes with just a few ingredients.

Have you wanted to make shrimp-fried rice at home? Truth be told, a favorite dinner treat at my house is the occasional Chinese takeout.  We've become particularly fond of fried rice and dumplings as our go-to takeout meal.  On days when I'm feeling particularly energetic, I will make the fried rice myself.  The dumplings I leave to professionals. How to Make Shrimp-Fried Rice (This post contains affiliate links.) Better Than Takeout Shrimp Fried Rice I actually prefer my homemade shrimp fried rice to the rice from the Chinese restaurant.  This recipe is very quick to make and I know exactly what ingredients I am using.  I like having that control.  The flavor is delicious.  Make this shrimp fried rice recipe and you'll want the skip the takeout, too.

Frozen shrimp is always on hand in my freezer because it is the perfect protein to reach for when you want a quick and easy dinner that seems a little special. This Stovetop Shrimp and Pasta dish is just one of the quick, easy, and special dinners. For this stove-top shrimp and pasta dinner, I used frozen, uncooked, cleaned, and shelled shrimp.  All the prep I needed to do was count the number of shrimp to defrost. A Quick, Easy, Delicious Weeknight Dinner  This dish is E-A-S-Y. Really, friends, I promise.  This meal is so easy you won't believe it. It is so easy you could even cook it on a hot plate! You can use any size of shrimp you prefer. I usually buy the 16-20 or the 21-25 sizes of shrimp whenever they are on sale. If you can get them cleaned and shelled, even better.  That will cut down the amount of prep work you will need to do, making this dish even easier for a weeknight meal. As you read the recipe you'll see that you only coo...

For quite a few years we were a take-it-or-leave-it, corn-on-the-cob family.  That was the case until we discovered the wondrous flavor of grilled corn.  Now we are corn-on-the-cob obsessed.    We particularly love our grilled corn-on-the-cob slathered with Chili-lime Butter .  Oh, yeah!  That's some good food. Southwest Shrimp with Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad Grilled Southwest Shrimp with Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad Today's recipe uses our favorite grilled corn in a black bean salad served with skewers of Southwest grilled shrimp.  The Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. This is a perfect way to use any leftover grilled corn you might have. The Southwest Grilled Shrimp takes only minutes to prepare, making this Southwest Shrimp with Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad a perfect summer dinner.  It's easy, flavorful, and perfect for eating on the deck. Grilled...