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  • Salmon with soy sauce lemon butter sauce garnished with lemons and parsley on a rectangular serving plate.

    Simple Lemon Soy Salmon with Buttery Pan Sauce

    October 6, 2025January 26, 2026
  • Blackened salmon fillet over bed of creamy orzo and spinach in a white pasta dish, topped with parmesan cheese.

    Creamy Blackened Orzo and Salmon Recipe with Spinach (One Pan!)

    June 19, 2024January 26, 2026
  • Hibachi shrimp and broccoli in white bowl with yum yum sauce on the side.

    Easy Hibachi Shrimp (Japanese Steakhouse Recipe)

    August 12, 2023January 25, 2026
  • Blackened Grouper Sandwich Recipe

    Blackened Grouper Sandwich Recipe

    June 6, 2022January 26, 2026
  • Spinach Artichoke Crostini with Smoked Salmon

    Spinach Artichoke Crostini with Smoked Salmon

    May 28, 2021January 26, 2026
  • Creamy Southern Shrimp and Grits with Tomatoes and Tomato Gravy

    Creamy Southern Shrimp and Grits with Tomatoes and Tomato Gravy

    April 17, 2021November 11, 2025
  • Fideos: Toasted Angel Hair Pasta with Crab and Habanero Cream Sauce

    Fideos: Toasted Angel Hair Pasta with Crab and Habanero Cream Sauce

    September 14, 2020January 23, 2026
  • Flaky blackened salmon on a white plate

    Crispy-Skinned Blackened Salmon (15 minute recipe!)

    March 30, 2019March 31, 2025
  • Process shot of descaling salmon fillets

    How to Descale Salmon Fillets

    March 28, 2019July 20, 2024
  • Overhead shot of chipotle mac and cheese with blackened shrimp in white bowl

    Chipotle Mac and Cheese with Blackened Shrimp

    April 22, 2018February 25, 2026
  • Easy enough for a lazy weeknight meal and fancy enough for company, this lemon soy foil packet salmon only takes 5 minutes to assemble and is the perfect dinner for any occasion!

    Foil Packet Salmon with Soy and Lemon

    December 26, 2017July 20, 2024
  • Fried green tomatoes with Cajun remoulade and pickled shrimp combine into a tangy, spicy, and crispy Southern dish you can use as an appetizer, side dish, or entrĂ©e!

    Fried Green Tomatoes with Cajun Remoulade and Pickled Shrimp

    October 28, 2017January 26, 2026
  • This pineapple teriyaki marinade is my absolute favorite way to prepare tuna steaks, but you can also use it on salmon or chicken, or even as a salad dressing!

    Zesty Pineapple Soy Tuna Steak Marinade

    February 11, 2017July 20, 2024
  • Overhead shot of smoked salmon and asparagus pinwheel tea sandwiches

    Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Pinwheel Tea Sandwiches

    February 7, 2017July 20, 2024
  • Tilapia with tomatoes and capers is easy to make for a weeknight dinner, healthy, and full of flavor! Serve it with wilted spinach, angel hair pasta, or both.

    20-Minute Tilapia with Tomatoes and Capers

    January 28, 2017January 26, 2026
  • As beautiful as it is delicious, this surprisingly easy smoked salmon, tomato, and avocado rose salad showcases the uninhibited flavors of each ingredient, brightened with a splash of lemon. | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Smoked salmon, tomato, and avocado rose salad

    June 25, 2016March 2, 2019
  • One-pan salmon with asparagus, mushrooms, and balsamic brown butter sauce is the easiest, most delicious dinner - and it's ready in only 20 minutes! This is my new favorite meal! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Sheet Pan Salmon with Asparagus, Mushrooms, and Balsamic Brown Butter Sauce

    May 14, 2016January 26, 2026
  • Delicate ribbons of carrots are tossed in browned butter with parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme and topped with shrimp to make a fresh, flavorful, beautiful, and healthy meal. Paleo and gluten free too! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Scarborough Fair Carrot Noodles with Shrimp

    April 9, 2016July 20, 2024
  • Closeup of baked spinach, artichoke, and crab dip scooped onto a pita chip

    Baked Spinach, Artichoke, and Crab Dip

    February 17, 2016October 13, 2018

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