Shrimp with White Sauce
Why go to a tavern or restaurant when you can easily and quickly make this appetizer or dish by yourself? Delicious shrimp with the unique flavor of mastic will amaze you, and you'll want to make them often. A fragrant, tasty, and most importantly... quick dish! Let's see how it's made!
Ingredients
• 10 medium-sized shrimp
• 100g of heavy cream
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 finely chopped garlic clove
• 2 shots of mastic liqueur
• Salt and pepper
paella
Mediterranean Dish the origins of this dish come to us from the shores of Valencia, where the country's endless rice paddies produce a variety of rice similar to Carolina rice.
The dish took its name from a two-handled pan used to cook the food, known as "paella." There is no single standard recipe for paella, as it varies greatly. You can find it with seafood, fish, legumes, vegetables, meat, but always with rice as the base.
Their main spice was saffron, which is often economically substituted with turmeric for color and aroma.
The most common paella that has become prevalent is made with seafood and chicken.
Ingredients
300 g Carolina rice
300 g peeled shrimp
½ kg mussels, washed and beards removed
250 g chicken breast fillet, cut into small pieces
2 squid or cuttlefish, cut into rings or pieces
1 dry onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
30 g white wine
Parsley, finely chopped
Vegetable broth, hot + 2 pinches of saffron for more color and aroma
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
SHRIMP PASTA
SHRIMP PASTA
If you are aficionados of seafood flavors and seek a meal that merges simplicity with luxury, shrimp pasta is the quintessential recipe for you. Envision tender, succulent shrimps that perfectly embrace your al dente pasta, whilst a delicate tomato sauce showcases the ocean's freshness. Each forkful is a voyage to the sea, where the simplicity of the ingredients meets sophisticated taste on a plate that beckons your palate to an unforgettable culinary waltz.
Our ingredients:
8-10 medium or large shrimps
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic
1 shot of ouzo
100 g of fresh tomatoes, grated, peeled, and seeds removed
2 tbsp chopped basil
500 g of your favorite pasta
Salt, pepper, chili flakes, sugar
Perka plaki with tomatoes
Embark on a magical culinary journey with the recipe for Perka plaki with tomatoes! This dish is bursting with character, aromas, and impressive flavors that will captivate you from the first bite.
With thick potato slices, fresh onions, aromatic garlic, carrots, and an amazing tomato sauce, this recipe offers an alternative taste experience that will delight your senses.
With an easy and straightforward preparation method, you can savor this fragrant dish that combines freshness and quality in every mouthful.
Indulge in the harmony of flavors and the pleasure that this recipe provides. Let yourself immerse in the experience and the feeling of creating something exceptional and enjoyable in your kitchen.
Take a deep breath and relish in the magic of Perka plaki with tomatoes!
Ingredients:
• 1-1.200g frozen perch fillets
• 5 potatoes, thinly sliced (1.5-2cm thickness)
• 3 onions, roughly chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• ½ bunch of parsley, coarsely chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 can of crushed tomatoes or 2-3 tomatoes processed in a blender
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
Shrimp Bisque
A delicious and exquisite broth that we extract from the heads and other parts of shrimp that are usually discarded. Before we even start making a risotto, a soup, a jambalaya, or a shrimp pasta, sauces, etc., this is the essential first step. We create a wonderful broth that enhances the flavor of our dish and simply becomes...fantastic!
Our ingredients:
Heads and tails, etc., from 500g of shrimp
40g olive oil
2 large onions, roughly chopped
2 carrots, roughly chopped
1 clove of garlic
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 stalks of celery Peppercorns
5-6 allspice berries
2 bay leaves
½ cup white wine
Salt
Fish Balls with Sweet and Sour Chili Sauce
Today, I will share with you a delicious recipe for fish balls with sweet and sour chili sauce. This variation of fish croquettes is healthier, as it doesn't use flour and breading. The fish, which is the main ingredient, remains tender and flavorful, while the chili sauce adds a touch of spiciness.
This recipe is perfect for those who desire a healthy meal, even for children if served with vegetables or steamed rice. The result is a dish full of aromas and flavors that will impress your taste buds.
Let's start with the ingredients we'll need. Feel free to adjust the recipe according to your preferences. Let's enjoy this tasty recipe for fish balls with sweet and sour chili sauce!
For the Fish Balls:
• 1 kg sole fillets
• 1 tablespoon corn flour
• ½ tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
For the Sweet and Sour Chili Sauce:
• 500 g water
• 80 g soy sauce
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 250 g brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon corn flour
• 4 chili peppers, finely chopped
• Salt to taste
Red Fish in Parchment Paper
Today we are going to make oven-baked fish. It's a light meal with vegetables, very delicious because it will be cooked 'in its own juices.' The parchment paper will seal in all the flavors, and our dish will turn out tender and juicy. It's a perfect cooking method—healthy and practical, as it leaves the baking dish clean without any scrubbing!
Ingredients:
• Approximately 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) Red Fish, cleaned and cut into portions
• 4-5 potatoes, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• 2 zucchinis, sliced into rounds
• 2-3 tomatoes, thickly sliced
• 2 spring onions or 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• Olive oil
• Salt, pepper, and oregano
• A little parsley and lemon for serving (optional)
Stuffed bell peppers with quinoa and tuna
Discover the delicious combination of flavors in stuffed bell peppers with quinoa and tuna. This original recipe combines the healthy and nutritious qualities of quinoa with the rich taste of tuna. With the harmonious balance of ingredients, a dish is created that will satisfy the demands of health-conscious food lovers, offering both rich flavor and nutritional benefits.
Ingredients:
3 green bell peppers
3 red bell peppers
3 orange bell peppers
6 tomatoes
2 cups quinoa
3 cans tuna, drained
3-4 fresh onions, finely chopped
1 tbsp vegetable broth
2 dried onions, finely chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
½ bunch dill
½ bunch fennel
Steamed Shells
Shells are one of the most aristocratic treasures of the seas. With their alluring appearance and refined flavor, they manage to impress gastronomy lovers with every taste. These steamed shells, with their delicate texture and rich maritime flavor, are a true delight for our palates.
The magic of shells unfolds with the first bite. Their luminous exterior and the mysterious sensation they evoke upon opening pave the way for an utterly enjoyable experience. When the plate is filled with the aromatic shells, time stands still, and a silent anticipation prevails, ready for us to savor them.
Our Ingredients:
• ½ cup mussels
• ½ cup clams
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• ½ cup scallops
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• ½ cup mild mustard
• 1 cup white wine
• Salt, pepper, and oregano
• Finely chopped parsley
Marinated Sea Bass Carpaccio
A cooking method that marinates the meat thanks to the acidity of citrus fruits, allowing us to enjoy a dish that bursts with freshness, flavor, and aromas. We have already encountered it in restaurants, and we are seeing it more and more frequently, with familiar names like "ceviche," "tiradino," "tartare," and others, all of which feature fresh fish and marination.
Let's not forget that our tradition follows a similar logic with marinated anchovies and marinated sardines.
So, if we want to have this incredibly tasty dish on our table, we need to secure a fresh sea bass and ask our fishmonger to remove the bones and fillet it. All that's left for you to do is to cut it into thin slices with a very sharp knife or, if you prefer, into small cubes.
Our Ingredients:
• Approximately 300g filleted sea bass
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice and zest
• 1 tbsp orange juice and zest
• 1 tbsp ginger juice
• 1 tbsp lemon juice and zest
• Finely chopped parsley or cilantro
Stuffed vegetables with seafood and quinoa
Discover the perfection of stuffed vegetables with seafood and quinoa. An exquisite recipe that combines the delightful taste of the sea with the healthy and nutritious value of quinoa. Each bite is an experience of pleasure, where the gentle sweetness of the seafood combines with the rich flavor of quinoa, all embraced by fresh vegetables. By uniting the sea and quinoa, we create a mesmerizing culinary journey that leaves no one indifferent.
Ingredients:
3 green bell peppers
3 red bell peppers
3 orange bell peppers
6 tomatoes
2 cups quinoa
750g mixed seafood
3-4 fresh onions,
finely chopped
1 tbsp vegetable broth
2 dried onions, finely chopped
1 tsp tomato paste
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
olive oil
Salt and pepper
½ bunch dill
½ bunch fennel
Riki paste
Riki paste
Riki, also known as riki fish, is a relatively rare fish, essentially a bonito. It has less fat with subtle spots, which is why we prefer to make it into paste.
Ingredients:
1 kg cleaned riki fish (without head and tail)
2-3 cloves of garlic
1 red Florina pepper
½ bunch of finely chopped parsley
Salt and pepper
Oil
Fried Anchovy Balls
Fried Anchovy Balls
Today, my dad came home loaded with fresh anchovies. "Hey Stella, I brought anchovies!" he said. "How do you want them, dad?" I asked. He replied, "Make them however you like..."
There are plenty of anchovies, it's a beautiful day, we have ouzo, and thank God we have the ingredients. So, I'll turn them into delicious fried anchovy balls.
First, let's clean them and then get started...
Our Ingredients:
500g cleaned anchovies (without heads)
1 tomato, deseeded and finely chopped
1 onion, minced
2 cloves of garlic,
? bunch of parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp ouzo
15 mint leaves
A little dill or fennel
4-5 tbsp self-rising flour
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper
Vegetable oil for frying Lemon for serving
Bacalao with Greens
A wonderful dish, full of flavor and aromas. Bacalao with a variety of greens that enhance its taste and create a heavenly and delicious result. Give it a try!
Our Ingredients:
- 1.2 kg soaked bacalao, cut into portions
- 1 bunch of dill
- 1 bunch of purslane
- 1 bunch of nettles
- 1/2 bunch of chard
- 300 g spinach
- 2 leeks, finely chopped (white part)
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 bunch of fresh spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 bunch of dill, finely chopped
- 1/2 bunch of fennel, finely chopped
- 80 g grelia olive oil
- 1 cup of white wine
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- Pepper and a pinch of salt
- 2 juicy organic lemons
"Fillet of Fish in Parchment"
In the world of gastronomy, where art meets flavor, we present you with a recipe that will impress you not only for its ease and quick preparation but also for its deliciousness. This recipe is a sensory delight, a dance of flavors that combines fresh fish fillet with the goodness of vegetables. Get ready to indulge in this culinary pleasure that will take you on a journey through a culture of taste and enjoyment.
Ingredients:
• 4 fillets of fish (preferably sole or flounder)
• 2 zucchinis, finely chopped
• 2 potatoes, grated
• Half a fennel bulb, finely chopped
• A touch of dill
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 lemon
• A bit of oil, salt, and pepper
• Parchment paper (greaseproof paper)
Οven-baked fish fillet
In our kitchen, creativity meets flavor, and oven-baked fish fillet is a true gastronomic delight. This recipe is an intricate dance of aromas and colors, combining delicious fish fillet with the freshness of vegetables.
With pure ingredients such as fish fillets, potatoes, carrots, zucchinis, tomatoes, lemon, celery, and onions, we effortlessly create a dish that pleases the senses. The delectable notes of the fish harmonize with the freshness of the vegetables, while the flavors of lemon and tomato add a subtle acidity. All of this is baked in the oven, resulting in a perfect texture and taste.
Whether you're a culinary enthusiast or simply looking for an easier, flavorful recipe for your family, this dish will fully satisfy you. Oven-baked fish fillet is a creative choice for a culinary adventure that will transport you to new flavors and aromas. Let's try this beautiful dish that combines the art of cooking with a love for good food.
Ingredients:
• 4 fish fillets (such as cod or sole)
• 2 potatoes
• 2 carrots
• 2 zucchinis
• 1 tomato
• 1 lemon
• A bit of celery
• 1 onion
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper
Fish Soup simple and veloute'
Fish! The treasures of the sea... Depending on the fish and vegetables we include in our soup, we create a harmonious blend of flavors and nutritional values that exude a sense of health and well-being. Through its consumption, we introduce into our organism the richness of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants that confront the ever-present challenge of modern life: maintaining health and well-being. Fish soup is not merely a meal. It stands as a powerful ally to our health, a elixir of life that bestows upon us the renewing energy of the sea and the bounty of nature, in every delicious, warm bowl. Let's integrate a serving of fish soup into our weekly routine, offering health and tastiness to our family!
For a simple fish soup:
• 1.5 kg fish for soup (cod, red mullet, scorpionfish, etc.)
• 500 g shrimps (optional)
• 2 onions, diced
• 3 carrots, diced
• 4 zucchinis, diced
• 5 potatoes, diced
• Half a bunch of celery or 3 celery stalks
• Salt, pepper, olive oil
• 1/2 cup Carolina rice (optional)
Octopus with Small Pasta
Classic, delicious, beloved, traditional dish that is often encountered during fasting periods or on Clean Monday. Paired with a glass of good wine, it transforms from a simple dish into a gourmet meal.
Ingredients:
• Approximately 1 kg octopus
• 2 finely chopped onions
• ½ concasse tomato
• ½ tsp small pasta
• ? cup finely chopped parsley
• ½ cup crushed tomatoes (pelte)
• ? tsp cinnamon
• 4-5 whole allspice berries
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ cup white wine
• ½ cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper
Octopus Fritters
Greek cuisine is renowned for its rich flavors and aromas that reflect the country's cultural heritage. One of the traditional recipes that stands out and incorporates this rich gastronomic heritage is "Octopus Fritters." This traditional dish, known for its incredible taste and its ability to complement various spirits like ouzo, raki, tsipouro, as well as wines, is an excellent choice for any kind of gathering or simply as an ideal appetizer.
Ingredients:
• 500 grams octopus
• 2-3 bay leaves
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 3 slices of stale bread, soaked and well drained
• Salt and pepper
• 4-5 peppercorns
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ bunch of finely chopped dill
• ? cup finely chopped mint
• ? cup finely chopped basil
• 2 tbsp self-rising flour
• All-purpose flour for dredging
• Vegetable oil for frying
Bacalao Plaki
Fish is one of the most important sources of nutrition, as it provides us with various beneficial nutrients such as proteins, fats, vitamins, and many other valuable elements. When combined with our rich vegetables, it creates a top-notch dish that is delicious, healthy, and highly nutritious.
Our Ingredients:
- 4 fillets of soaked bacalao
- 2 zucchinis, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 large potatoes, thickly sliced
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 ripe tomatoes, grated
- Salt, pepper, olive oil, and oregano
- 1/2 glass of white wine
- 1/2 glass of vegetable broth
Cuttlefish with Various Greens
Cuttlefish with various greens is an excellent dish for the summer. It is tasty, light, and suitable for fasting, while also providing all the nutritious ingredients that nature has to offer.
The cuttlefish is enriched with various greens that provide a rich amount of vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds essential for our health. These greens add freshness and intensity to the flavor, while also offering antioxidant properties and other health benefits.
The preparation is easy and quick, and you can adjust the ingredients according to your preferences. It is a dish that can be enjoyed as a meal or a light dinner, providing the refreshing energy you need for the summer.
In summary, cuttlefish with various greens is a healthy, flavorful, and nutritious choice for the summer. By harnessing the power of nature's greens, this dish will give you a sense of freshness and well-being with every forkful.
Ingredients:
- 5 cleaned cuttlefish (approximately 1 kilogram), sliced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4-5 fresh spring onions, roughly chopped
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 1 kilogram various greens (spinach, Swiss chard, dandelion greens, purslane, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 bunch dill, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 wine glass dry white wine
- 1/2 cup tahini
- Lemon juice (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
Red Stewed Cuttlefish with Small Pasta
They brought me fresh cuttlefish! Wonderful, fresh cuttlefish! Perfect. And since I haven't had pasta in a long time (as a fan of vegetables and legumes), I'll make half of it with small pasta and freeze the rest for another dish that I'll think of. I gather my ingredients: tomatoes, small pasta, onions... I put on some music... and let's start cooking!
Our Ingredients:
- 1 kg cuttlefish
- 500 g small cut pasta
- 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
- 2 dried onions
- 60 g red wine
- 1 can of tomato juice or 3-4 ripe tomatoes, deseeded and blended
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt, pepper, 4-5 allspice berries, 1 bay leaf
Marinated sardines
Sardines with oregano, garlic, and lemon! Absolutely wonderful!!! A meze to accompany ouzo or tsipouro, always on our table in winter with legumes, and in summer with our seafood.
Our ingredients:
1 kilogram of small sardines
150 grams of coarse salt
5 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons
of oregano olive oil Zest of 2 lemons
Juice of 3 lemons
Pan-Seared Mussels
Dear friends, savor the taste of these delicious mussels. They are incredibly delicate, wonderful, and uniquely flavorful. Those who love mussels will agree with me that their delicate and distinct flavor cannot be masked by strong sauces or ingredients. To truly highlight their flavor, a touch of onion and garlic is all you need, subtly enhancing the natural taste.
Butter pairs wonderfully with mussels, elevating their flavor and creating a delicious broth. Remember not to cook the mussels for more than 3-4 minutes! Overcooking will make them tough and chewy.
Prepare this dish and accompany it with ouzo or white wine and good company. And don't forget the joyous process of using the shell to scoop up some of the broth along with your mussel. It will surely remind you of this delightful experience.
Ingredients:
½ kilogram fresh, cleaned mussels
1-2 fresh onions, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp dill
1 shot of ouzo or half a glass of white wine
Lemon juice
Salt and pepper
A knob of butter
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