Pasta with Lobster and Tarragon We like to use fresh tomato spaghetti with this dish,making it a symphony of reds and pinks.Ordinary spaghetti is fine,however,and tastes just as good.This is another of those easy pasta recipe requiring no grated cheese;just pass the peppermill. A beautiful and sophisticated pasta dish,perfect as the first course of an important dinner. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons best-quality olive oil...

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Fresh Salmon Fillets with Hot Tartare Sauce The bot tartare sauce makes an interesting change from Hollandaise.The sauce is made while the salmon fillets are cooking in the oven. Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets,skin and bones removed 1/2 cup dry white wine or dry vermouth For the Sauce: 3 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions 2 tablespoons finely chopped cornichons(sour pickles) 2...

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Shrimp and Avocado Salad Ingredients: Easy and very simple shrimp and avocado salad.Delicious and healthy.Just try to make it! 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds(pepitas) 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 small shallot,thinly sliced 1/4  cup chopped cilantro 1 large grapefruit 1 Hass avocado,cut into 1/4-inch lengthwise salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste...

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 Grilled Salmon Steak Easy and simple grilled salmon steak recipe with charcoal or gas grill. Ingredients: 1 lb(450g) salmon steak 2 tablespoons prepared butter-floured mix 1 tablespoon safflower oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon mustard 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt-free herb seasoning 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Cooking Method Cut salmon into serving-size pieces and arrange in a shallow...

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Whole Salmon Baked in Foil Ingredients: 1 whole salmon,cleaned 3/4 cup dry white wine,or equal parts of freshly squeezed lemon juice and water 3 minced shallots,or 1 small onion minced celery leaves from a small stalk 8 basil leaves 3 tarragon sprigs 2 rosemary sprigs 2 lemon slices with peel salt to taste white wine sauce(see following recipe) Cooking Method: Leave salmon whole...

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Poached Salmon Steak Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup chopped onions 1/3 cup chopped carrots 1/3 cup chopped celery 4 cups water 1/2 cup dry white wine,or 1/4 cup vinegar salt to taste peppercorn to taste 1 salmon steak Hollandaise sauce Cooking Method: In a large nonstick skillet heat the butter,add the vegetables and cook -3-5 minutes.add the water,dry white wine and seasonings...

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Broiled Salmon Steaks Ingredients: 8 salmon steaks 3/4 cup dry vermouth 3/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 1½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced parsley 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon thyme 1/4 teaspoon marjoram 1/8 teaspoon sage dash of freshly ground black pepper Cooking Method Place the salmon steaks in a large cooking pan.Mix the remaining ingredients and pour over the...

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