Ragoût aux sardines et citron

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Moroccan Seafood and Broccoli Salad

modified version of a jane brody recipe. you can substitute sliced surimi sticks for the shrimp or scallops but, if you do so, do not add until salad has been dressed and tossed or the surimi will shred. cooking (passive) time also includes chilling time.

Seafood Bastilla with Shrimp, Calamari and Fish

Swordfish, shrimp, and calamari are mixed with Chinese vermicelli, black mushrooms, and a spicy tomato sauce. The filling is enclosed in paper-thin warqa or phyllo dough and then baked.The measures below are for raw seafood prior to cleaning. Prep time does not include shelling or deveining shrimp or cleaning calamari. Save time by having your fishmonger do some of this for you.Seafood Bastilla can be assembled and frozen until baking time. Shape the bastilla into a single large pie as shown here or make small, individual-sized pies for easier serving.

Moroccan Baked Whole Sardines

In Morocco, sardines are abundant on the long coastline, making these flavorful little fish extremely affordable. They're a staple for families living in areas near the ocean, showing up as a regular, if not weekly, offering on their tables.Flavor and pricing aside, there's another good reason to select sardines at the fish market—they're very good for us. Rich in vitamin B and omega-3 fatty acids, as calcium, and vitamin D, the tasty humble sardine is considered a superfood.Allow approximately one-half pound or 250 grams of sardines per person when serving whole baked sardines as an entrée. The fish should be gutted and descaled before proceeding with the recipe.Serve with some roasted vegetables or a tossed salad.