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Crab and Cucumber Bites

Crab and Cucumber Bites

Really easy and very tasty. Perfect as an appetizer for a holiday feast.  It only uses a small amount of seafood, so splurge on real crab, or shrimp. Frozen crab...
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Shrimp Boats

Shrimp Boats

Best Summer Dish! I buy bags of cleaned cooked frozen shrimp at Walmart and keep them for when I want something cool and simple for supper.  They are also a...
Tags: Fast Summer Meals fish & seafood
Crema de Fabiola Soup - Cream of Poblano

Crema de Fabiola Soup - Cream of Poblano

While in San Diego attending a bariatric surgeons conference, the four BE gals dined at Candelas - one sip of this soup and it was LOVE! 

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Seared Tuna with Ginger Wasabi Dressing

Seared Tuna with Ginger Wasabi Dressing

Supper inspiration from Fresh Market sale 'Sashimi Tuna Steaks - Two for $7.99'. Assemble this awesome salad in five minutes.  Baby greens, fresh ginger, lime and wasabi make up a terrific meal.

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Shrimp Citrus Salad

Shrimp Citrus Salad

The flavors are sweet and sour with cool and creamy textures. A super delicious salad you'll dream about.

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Shrimp Tacos in Lettuce Cups

Shrimp Tacos in Lettuce Cups

This dish is so delicious you'll wonder why its not on every Mexican menu - so fresh and flavorful with that pop of fresh lime and kick of chipotle!
Tags: entrees Fast Summer Meals fish & seafood lettuce wrap cup taco mexican
Air Fried Coconut Shrimp

Air Fried Coconut Shrimp

The trick is to find the unsweetened coconut in your supermarket - it is often labeled as 'dessicated' or dried. Check the label and make sure sugar is not listed as an Ingredient. Mmmm, I love coconut!

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California Roll Bites

California Roll Bites

These taste really really good and are assembled in minutes. Perfect party food and totally bariatric friendly. :)

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Shrimp Stuffed Avocado

Shrimp Stuffed Avocado

Choosing just one fat in a meal is not a hardship when its avocado. Shrimp and avocado is a match made in heaven! One of my favorites.
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Cedar Plank Salmon - 4 Ingredient Recipe!

Cedar Plank Salmon - 4 Ingredient Recipe!

I found cedar planks in my pantry that I bought over a year ago on Amazon and it was a fine time to break them out. Do not skip or shorten the soaking step or you will end up with a fire. A friend told me that.
Tags: entrees fish & seafood Summer Cookout
Smoky Grilled Shrimp with Cucumber Radish Salad

Smoky Grilled Shrimp with Cucumber Radish Salad

Every now and then the U12 Wild Red Shrimp from Argentina are are on sale at my local Basha's supermarket for just $12 for a 2 pound bag. This is my favorite way to eat them.
Tags: entrees fish & seafood Summer Cookout
Halibut with Tomatoes Olives and Capers

Halibut with Tomatoes Olives and Capers

Staying at home these months opened my eyes to the opportunity the internet gives us for purchasing beautiful fresh food straight from the source. In this case, fresh halibut from Alaska!
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