Seafood
Grilled Citrus Salmon
When preparing this menu, we suggest grilling the mango first, then the sofrito bread, and finally the salmon.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Accompaniment: Grilled Mango and Grilled Sofrito Bread
Tequila Mockingbird Marinade
Here's a marinade that was inspired by the spicy food served at a favorite Connecticut restaurant of the same name. It's nice for jumbo shrimp, sea scallops and chicken. The recipe makes enough to marinate about 1 1/2 pounds of seafood or poultry. Any marinade coming in contact with raw meat, seafood or poultry must be boiled for one minute before using it for basting.
Lemon Fennel Shrimp with Tarragon
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Lighter Than Mom's Tuna-Noodle Casserole
Reduced-fat cream cheese, low-fat milk and water-packed canned tuna are the secrets to this updated take on a 1950s favorite.
Cherry Tomatoes and Cucumber Rounds with Herbed Tuna Filling
Here's a light way with stuffed vegetables.
Wine-Poached Mahimahi and Shrimp
With its sweet taste and firm flesh, mahimahi lends itself well to poaching. Halibut, swordfish and salmon would also be good prepared this way. Serve glasses of chilled Sémillon or Chardonnay to go with the main course.
Pan-Seared Swordfish Steaks with Shallot, Caper, and Balsamic Sauce
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Mussels with Thai Red Curry
Be sure to accompany this with plenty of crusty bread to soak up the rich broth.