Mixed Seafood in Coconut Milk

When hubby and I decided to go to Publix that Sunday, we bought snow crabs, shrimps, mussels and vegetables to go with my mixed seafood recipe. I will be posting the recipe on my next post so; check it out if you have the time. Oh, I learn to cook this with the help of watching YouTube (wink).

Here it is and I tell you, the coconut milk truly makes this mixed seafood really delicious.

Hubby loves it and he wants me to cook next time using squash, okra and more seafood, possibly with squid and clams. Of course, I will share it here. Thanks for stopping by. See you again.

Best Seafood Restaurant in Port Canaveral

Hubby, a friend and I went to Rusty's Seafood for dinner yesterday. Hubby ordered mussels in garlic sauce which he enjoyed. I love their roll that comes with it. Take note of this address:

Rusty's Seafood and Oyster Bar
628 Glen Cheek Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920


Here's what we have on the table.

This is the ambiance inside Rusty's Seafood Restaurant.

One of my favorite foods at Rusty's, a bacon wrapped scallops.

Here's the steamed oysters.

This is hubby's favorite, mussels with garlic sauce.

I always like their onion rings in golden brown which is cooked in perfection.

If you want the sunshine, take a seat right on this side. It's beautiful out here.
Check it out if you happen to visit Port Canaveral area. If you are cruising to Bahamas or the Caribbean and you still have the time to wander Port Canaveral, check out Rusty's Seafood Restaurant. It's one of the best seafood restaurants in the area.

I Love Sushi

I love Sushi and as a matter of fact, I am craving for one right now. I ate this yesterday and now, I can't believe I want this again. The seaweeds are great tasting too. Lately, when we dine at Buffet Village in Titusville, my first plate is always Sushi. I can eat 10 pieces and that's about it, I am full. No room for other menu in the buffet.

I don't eat dessert so; with a filling plate like what I have here, my craving is perfectly solved! Do you like to eat in a buffet? What's your first plate looks like?

Dinner at Buffet Village

We usually go for lunch at Village Buffet in Titusville. The price is very affordable at $7.99 per person and their food is delicious. This building was the old Whistle Junction Buffet and Grill restaurant but, they close down last year. I think the community is happy that Village Buffet took over this building early this year. They have regulars and always full every time we pass by this area. We consider ourselves as regulars since we dine in here at least once a week.

On this particular day, we had dinner and it was our second time. Their dinner has additional menus such as the crawfish, more seafood's, raw oysters and these yummy clams, my favorite. When I crave for clams, sushi and crawfish, this is the only place that can fill me up. The price for dinner is $11.99 but, it is worth it. They have baby back ribs, pasta, pizza, salad bar, sushi bar and if the diners want hot food, they can select the ingredients and the cook will be happy to cook it for them. It is advisable to give tip to the cook.

The raw clams in Publix are .50 cents each and a dozen of sushi is about $7.99 a pack so for me, the dinner price in the buffet is worth it. No cooking and I can eat as much as I can. When we miss the Buffet in HardRock and Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi, the food in Buffet Village is good enough for us. How about you? Do you like Chinese Buffet? Do you like clams?

Different Presentation of Sushi

Do you like Sushi? Sushi is a Japanese food made of cooked vinegared rice and other ingredients such as raw fish or other seafood. As you can see in the photo below, sushi has different presentation. The Uramaki is a contemporary style of Maki sushi. It is a roll that is inside out with the rice on the outside. It has an outer layer of sesame seeds. This was developed in the United States so that Americans will try eating sushi. Accordingly, the Western style sushi sometimes does not include raw meat. It is not on my plate though.

Now, if there is a raw meat, not necessarily seafood, sliced and served by itself it is called Sashimi. If it consists of nigiri sushi with fish topping and partly grilled and raw, it is called Roasted Sushi or Aburi Sushi.

If it consist of a rice ball and wrapped in a sheet of nori (edible seaweed) which extends in a cylinder upward to hold a loose topping such as fish eggs then, it is called Warship Roll or Gunkan-Maki. If it consist of rice and other ingredients rolled together with a sheet of nori,  it is called Rolled Sushi or Maki Sushi.

An oval-shaped ball of rice and topped with a slice of another item, it is called Nigiri Sushi or Hand-Formed Sushi. While a medium-sized rolled maki sushi that has several ingredients, it is called Medium Roll or Chu Maki.

The thick rolled maki sushi with multiple ingredients is called Futo Maki or Fat Roll. If it is thinly rolled maki sushi with one ingredient, it is called Thin Roll or Hoso Maki. While the Hand Roll or Temaki is a cone-shaped maki sushi.

Filet-O-Fish at MacDonald's

Have you ever tried this fish sandwich at McDonald's yet? You should try it. It is a fried fish filet patty, steamed bun, tartar sauce, and pasteurized processed American cheese. Every Friday, McDonald's have this on BOGO , a truly delicious sandwich. It doesn't tastes as a fried fish at all.

A Filet-O-Fish is a battered, fried fish patty made mostly from pollock fish, a slice of cheese and tartar sauce. It is so good and I don't know if it is because of the tartar sauce which is made with dill relish or, is it because of the seasoning on a steamed bun.

Here's a little history of this yummy goodness Filet-O-Fish. This fish sandwich was invented by Lou Groen, a McDonald's owner in Cincinnati, Ohio and that was in the year 1962. Though it tastes better now, the framework of its ingredients have remained the same as before.

Seafood Lunch with Chef Ron

My husband and I dine out a lot but, there are times that we just love to hang out at home and just enjoy cooking. My husband was a cook in the army for more than a decade. That was when he was assigned in Germany primarily for the general and his family. I admit that he is a good cook but, when I cook for him, he loves it always especially the food with gravy.

Here's my lunch for the day. A baked salmon fish and an onion-lime shrimp. Let's chow!

BoneFish Grill on Merritt Island Florida

It was Friday before heading to the movie theater to watch the Oz, hubby and I wanted to dine at Bonefish Grill located in 795 E Merritt Island Causeway Merritt Island, FL 32952. We were amazed to see that the great restaurant was crowded and there was a 25 minutes queue. The movie will start in less than 40 minutes so, we decided to come back by Tuesday.

Why Tuesday? It was hubby's birthday and he doesn't want me to tell the server that it was his special day, avoiding the birthday greetings of the resto (wink). Anyway, we choose to sit nearby the bar. I ordered the  Singapore Calamari for I was not too hungry that day. The calamari was good and I like the red and green peppers in it and the sauce is Asian spicy.

Hubby ordered the Rainbow Trout with lemon butter sauce. The photo below is the Bonefish bread with olive oil dip.

Our dining experience was great for we have a knowledgeable server, food was served hot and the ambiance was excellent. We spent $42 for dinner, all inclusive with tip and tax. We plan to visit again on a Friday.

This Singapore Calamari serving is good for 2.

If you happen to be in Merritt Island and looking for a place to dine in, I highly recommend Bonefish Grill. I suggest that you order the Grilled Fish and choose the warm mango salsa sauce.

The Bonefish Grill is near the mall so; if you are shopping and wanted to have a fine dining, check out Bonefish Grill. You will surely enjoy your food and the ambiance of the place. Thanks for stopping by. Please check my latest post today.

Delicious Dinner in Olive Garden at the Millenia Mall

The other day, we went to Orlando to dine at Cheesecake Factory. When we were in the Mall of Millenia area, we had circled countless times and we never found the building of Cheesecake Factory. Since we were so famished, we decided to dine instead at Olive Garden. Well, that's not hard to do because I was all set for my Chicken and Gnocchi soup and bread sticks. This is what I ordered and since I love fettuccine pasta in a cream sauce, I truly enjoyed my plate. I can't believe that I devour this big portion of delicious pollo and pasta. This plate of food simply satisfies my palate and the taste is simply heaven.

When hubby asked the receptionist about the location of Cheesecake Factory, he was told that the restaurant is located inside the mall. The GPS provided a miscalculated route. Funny! Anyway, here's what hubby ordered, a good portion of seafood lasagna with scallop and shrimp in it and the cheese is really yummy. I would definitely recommend these two when you visit Olive Garden. The food is worth every penny you spend.

Hubby and I had a wonderful dinner and we only spent $40 with tip. We tried the $25 special which consists of one starter/dessert to share, 2 entrees' plus unlimited salads/soups and bread-sticks.

I have my soup to go for I wanted to enjoy the main dish. Hubby and I were full and happy (wink). The server and everyone is great. The ambiance is relaxing, clean, and we had the booth which we love to sit on.

If you happen to be shopping along Millenia Mall, you will not miss the building of Olive Garden for it is located along Millenia Mall at 4101 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL 32839 and if you want to call for direction, call: (407) 345-8331.

Now, I am hungry for their sampler ...hmmm. :-) Don't forget to check out those yummy food plates at Olive Garden in your area.

Fort Lauderdale Boulevard

Hubby and I drove down AIA in Miami Beach last week. Since we are not in a hurry, we drove all the way to South Beach Park in Fort Lauderdale and dine in Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Restaurant and Market. Their food is great and delicious. We sat on the outdoor area of the restaurant and this was the view from where we were seated. It was a lovely day by the beach.The picture below was taken along the streets of Fort Lauderdale Boulevard. I like it here. There were shops, restaurants and of course, the beach is just across the street.As you can see, there were tourists in the area but, not that crowded. Hubby said, we will be back here and spend maybe two nights or more and explore the place. I am excited.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Restaurant and Market

When we went to Miami the other day, hubby and I decided to just hit the AIA road. If you look at the map, it is a scenic route. If you love nature, beach, tourist area and bikini baby hehehe, AIA route is the best way to have a road trip. Anyway, from Downtown Miami, we hit Miami Beach up to the North Beach and parked our car at Sunny Isles Beach to take some pictures. Then, moved on to South Beach Park and finally stop and find good eats along Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard. Oh my goodness, this area has awesome beach, endless restaurants, hotels are endless and anyone will have fun under the sun. We just saw the Bubba Gump Restaurant along the road so; we decided to dine in and checked it out.The picture below is the view from where we chose to sit. Isn't it gorgeous? This time of year, there are tourist in this area but not crowded which I really love.I ordered the Cajun Shrimp which was sautéed in a hot and spicy Cajun Butter Sauce and served with Garlic Bread for dippin. The price is not bad for $8.99 as one of their signature dish. Hubby tried their Seafood Hush Pups which is truly not the quite Hush Puppies. It taste good and even better with tasty Shrimp and Fish and cooked to perfection. This golden Corn was deep fried and served with a Remoulade Dippin’ Sauce for $8.29. See the picture above.Hubby and I enjoyed these signature appetizers at Bubba Gump and we are looking forward to come back and try their other seafood menu. If you happen to be in Miami or Fort Lauderdale area, head the Beach Boulevard and you will not miss the Bubba Gump Restaurant. Enjoy the food and the beach! Be safe!

Seafood Restaurant and Oyster's Bar at Cape Canaveral

In my entire life, I only know one person who do not eat seafood and she had her own reasons for that. For everyone of us who loves seafood, let's enjoy the good time eating a hearty seafood meal right? If you are looking for a seafood restaurant and oyster's bar at Cape Canaveral, I would recommend that you should check out Rusty's.These photos were taken at Rusty's. The ambiance is like Rustic and when you dine inside, the restaurant design is Industrial but, it's really nice and cool. If you love to see the outdoors then, you should go to the deck side.If you are cruising and your Port of call is Port Canaveral, you will see Rusty's from your ship deck. Rusty's seafood restaurant must be inviting because tourists came here to eat before they sail to their destination.The prices are affordable and if you asked me, I love their bacon wrapped scallops and I would definitely recommend it. My husband loves mussels in garlic butter sauce and raw oysters too.Sit by deck so; you can see the ship sail away plus, the view by the deck is AWESOME! Check it out...just sharing you my favorite restaurant in the area. See you there?

a garlic mussels

steamed oysters

bacon wrapped scallops

Spicy Crawfish

I was browsing some of my files in Picasa again and saw my crawfish plate. Those were the days that crawfish is less than $2/lb in Mississippi. If it's off season, it could rise up to $4/lb.
Would really love to eat crawfish after the holy week.

Fine Dining at Red Lobster

Sea foods. When I crave for one, Red Lobster is the answer. Here is the tender and juicy Garlic Shrimp Scampi which is oven-broiled in garlic butter sauce.
This platter has Farm-Raised Catfish in golden-fried, shrimp scampi and delicious scallops with wild rice pillaf.
the Bahama Mama which is a specialty drink...Fresh, crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing
...more salads......my favorite scallops...

Remember, stay healthy for 2012. Have a blessed new year everyone.

Grills Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar

Our friend who works from Delta Airlines wanted to buy a property in Cocoa Beach for rental property and at the same time, use it as a vacation rest house. As for us, our quest is to find a house to live because we love the beach. After viewing some properties, we went to the Grills Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar.My friend ordered the Bacon Wrapped Scallops and it was the best bacon wrapped scallops that I ever tasted. Though it's expensive, the price will equal to the taste. $12.99 for three skewers.
Of course, we ordered another nibbler/appetizer because this is truly good, yum!Anyway, I always like calamare and the server did her part that this is the best calamare so; I tried it. Well, it is not the best because it was tough!Well, we enjoyed it anyhow except the calamare LOL. The server is great. The ambiance is awesome. I will definitely come back here.