Broiled Rock Fish Cakes

For those fans on the Eastern seaboard, there is nothing sweeter than a fresh rockfish. Overfishing and pollution have taken their toll, but if you can catch one or buy one in a store, here is fine recipe.
Broiled Rock Fish Cakes
Ingredients:
1 pound shredded, cooked Rock Fish
1 large egg
1/4 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp garlic powder
1 [...]

Seafood Casserole

With summer coming to a fast end, you can bring this dish to a picnic or surprise your family.
Seafood Casserole
Ingredients:
3 tbsp butter, plus 1 1/2 tsp
1 cup onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
2 1/2 cups milk
6 tbsp all purpose flour
4 oz cheddar cheese, sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 pound special or lump crab meat
1/4 [...]

Maryland Crab Soup

A long time favorite in Maryland, there are many variations of this special treat.
Maryland Crab Soup
Ingredients:
1 pound beef chuck
3 quarts water
1 large onion, chopped
2 large celery stalks, chopped
1 can (1 Lb) can whole tomatoes
1 tbsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1 10 oz pkg frozen, mixed vegetables
1 1/2 lb special or claw crab [...]

Dijon Bay Scallops

Summer time and fresh seafood meld together for a delicious dish.
Dijon Bay Scallops
Ingredients:
1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced thinly into strips
1/2 tsp garlic, minced
2/3 cup white wine
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3/4 pound fresh bay scallops
1 pound linguine
Directions:
Prepare linguine according to package directions.
Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet [...]

Atlantic Salmon with Fire Roasted Pepper Salsa

In Virginia Beach, there are more restaurants than you can count. However, you have to look hard for the diamond in the rough. As always, Ollie keeps it unnamed. Can’t get the chef fired after all.
Atlantic Salmon with Fire Roasted Pepper Salsa
Ingredients:
4 to 6 ounces salmon, skinless
Vegetable spray
Salsa:
1 yellow pepper
1 red pepper
1/2 green pepper
1/2 poblano [...]

Balsamic Grilled Tuna Steaks

Ah, summer grilling season is sneaking up on us. Time to try some new recipes.
Balsamic Grilled Tuna Steaks
1 pound tuna steaks
1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon peel
1 tbsp lemon juice
Directions:
Combine all ingredients, except tuna and lemon juice. Pour in a glass baking dish, add [...]

Chile Rubbed Talapia with Asparagus

Talapia, which was once a rain forest fish is now farm raised and readily available in most supermarkets.
With a few spices and some asparagus completes a delicious recipe.
Chile Rubbed Talapia with Asparagus
Ingredients:
2 pounds asparagus
2 tbsp Chile powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 pound fresh Talapia
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice
Directions:
Bring 1 inch of water [...]

Ocean Inn’s Fantastico Seafood

Ollie is back from the beach, and since it poured down rain I snuck in and out of a few kitchens and got a chance to work with a few chefs.
At the Ocean Inn, I worked with Chef Marcello Procopio or developed this delicious dish, and I would like to share it with you.
Ocean Inn’s [...]

The Omelet Place Original Omelet

Down the beach is a great place to eat breakfast all day long.
They have a great seafood omelet, and here’s a copy.
The Omelet Place Original Omelet
Ingredients: 
4 eggs
1 tbsp onion, minced
1 tbsp celery, minced
1/2 tbsp bell pepper, minced
3 tbsp butter
1/2 cup each, crab meat, scallops and peeled shrimp
Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
Directions: 
Saute the onion, celery [...]

Overload Barbecue Shrimp

Can’t get enough shrimp? This recipe gives you a mouthful in every bite.
Overload Barbecue Shrimp
Ingredients:
2 pounds Large shrimp
16 slices smoked bacon, cut in half
24 cherry tomatoes
1 medium onion. cut into 1 inch squares
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch squares
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch squares
1 cup barbecue sauce
8 [...]