🦞 Garlic Lobster Pasta Recipe Ingredients: • 12 oz (340 g) linguine or spaghetti • 2 lobster tails (about 6–8 oz each), shelled and chopped • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 5 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) • 1/4 cup dry white wine (or seafood/chicken broth) • Juice of 1/2 lemon • Zest of 1 lemon • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley • Grated Parmesan (optional, for garnish) ⸻ Instructions: 1. Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain. 2. Sauté Lobster: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add lobster chunks, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3–4 minutes until opaque. Remove and set aside. 3. Make Garlic Sauce: In the same pan, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté 1 minute until fragrant. Add red pepper flakes and deglaze with wine. Let simmer 2 minutes. 4. Combine: Add cooked pasta, lemon juice, zest, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss gently to coat. Return lobster to the pan and toss just to warm through. 5. Serve: Plate and top with chopped parsley, extra lemon zest, and Parmesan if desired.

🦞 Croatian Crni Rižot – Black Squid Ink Risotto A Dalmatian specialty, this striking black risotto is cooked with squid ink and tender pieces of squid, offering an intense seafood flavor and dramatic appearance. 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4): * 300g squid, cleaned and chopped * 250g Arborio rice * 1 onion, chopped * 2 garlic cloves, minced * 1 sachet or 2 tsp squid ink * 1 liter fish stock * Olive oil, parsley, lemon wedges 👨‍🍳 Instructions: 1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. 2. Add squid, cook briefly, then stir in rice. 3. Add squid ink and gradually add warm fish stock, stirring until rice is creamy and cooked (~18 minutes). 4. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges. 💡 Croatian Tip: Serve with a side of crusty bread and a glass of chilled white wine.

Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry in Garlic Sauce Quick Shrimp & Broccoli Stir Fry with Savory Garlic Sauce Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 cups broccoli florets 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey (optional for sweetness) 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry) Cooked rice, for serving Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional) Directions: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey (if using), and sesame oil. Set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still bright green. Remove and set aside. Add the remaining oil to the pan. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove from the pan. Add garlic to the pan and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Return shrimp and broccoli to the pan and toss to coat evenly with the garlic sauce. Serve hot over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #shrimpstirfry #garlicshrimp #broccolistirfry #quickdinners #asiandinnerideas #seafoodrecipes #shrimpandbroccoli #stirfrylovers #easyweeknightmeal #savorygarlicsauce #shrimpbowls #glutenfreestirfry #homemadestirfry #healthydinnerideas #lowcarbseafood #ricebowlrecipes #asianinspiredmeals #garlicloverrecipes #takeoutathome #30minutemeals Takeout vibes, homemade style! 🍤🥦 This Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry in Garlic Sauce is packed with bold flavor and ready in under 30 minutes!

Roasted Garlic Compound Butter Creamy Roasted Garlic and Herb Compound Butter Ingredients: 1 bulb garlic 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Optional: 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest for brightness Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35–40 minutes until soft and golden. Allow the roasted garlic to cool, then squeeze the cloves out of their skins into a bowl. Mash the garlic until smooth using a fork. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, mashed garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, and lemon zest (if using). Mix until well blended. Transfer the butter to parchment paper or plastic wrap and form into a log. Twist the ends and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up. Slice and use as needed on bread, steak, vegetables, or seafood. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes (plus chill time) Kcal: 90 kcal per tablespoon | Servings: About 8 servings (1 tbsp each) #roastedgarlic #compoundbutter #homemadebutter #garlicbutter #flavoredbutter #easyrecipes #fromscratch #steaktopping #herbbutter #butterlover #garlickitchen #comfortcooking #elevateyourmeals #gourmetathome #kitchenhacks #garlichacks #quickcondiment #butterideas #homemadewithlove #spreadtheflavor This Roasted Garlic Compound Butter is everything 😍🧄 Spread it, melt it, love it! Perfect on steak, bread, or veggies!

Looking for a delicious seafood dish to impress at dinner? 🐟🍲 Bouillabaisse 🌊🍲 Ingredients: - 1 lb fresh white fish, cut into chunks - 1 lb mussels, cleaned - 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined - 1 onion, chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes - 4 cups fish stock - 1 cup dry white wine - 1 bay leaf - 1 tsp saffron threads - 1 tsp paprika - Salt and pepper to taste - Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) - Lemon wedges (for serving) Preparation Steps: 1. In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic in a bit of olive oil until translucent. 2. Add the diced tomatoes, fish stock, white wine, bay leaf, saffron, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. 3. Add the fish to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes. 4. Add the mussels and shrimp, cover, and cook until the mussels open and the shrimp are pink, about 5-7 minutes. 5. Discard any mussels that do not open. 6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges. Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 35 mins Calories: 320 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings Suggested Pairings: Serve with crusty bread and a side salad for a complete meal. #seafood #dinnerparty #bouillabaisse