Easy Blanched Bok Choy
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Easy and delicious, this blanched bok choy recipe is a great way to eat your veggies. Infused with sesame oil and a touch of salt, it cooks and seasons simultaneously for a perfect, fuss-free side dish.
Korean Pickled White Daikon Radish Slices (Ssam Mu)
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Easy to make, requiring just a few ingredients, and adding a refreshing crunch, Ssam Mu is exactly what you need as a simple, tangy side dish for Korean BBQ.
- 1 medium daikon radish
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup distilled white vinegar
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Seafood Boil Sauce: Garlic Butter Lemon Pepper
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A seafood boil with King crab legs, clams, shrimp, sausage, and sweet corn, all tossed in a fiery garlic lemon pepper sauce—perfect for a feast.
- 3 sausage links (cut into chunks)
- 4 ears of corn (cut into chunks)
- 3 lbs precooked King crab legs (cut into chunks and precut with kitchen sheers)
- 3 lbs clams
- 2 lbs shrimp (head-on)
- 4 sticks of butter (1 lb/16 oz)
- 3 heads of garlic (chop in food processor or through a garlic press)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 tablespoons ground cayenne pepper (if not available, substitute with paprika or chili powder)
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
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Miso Soy Pan Fried Fish
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An easy pan-fried fish recipe featuring white fish fillets for quick cooking and a savory miso soy glaze. Simple, flavorful, and perfect for a busy weeknight.
- 1 1/2 lbs thin fish fillets (see notes)
- 1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
- 1 tablespoon roasted white sesame seeds (optional)
- Neutral oil for frying
- 1/4 cup flour (corn starch, potato starch or all-purpose flour)
- Thinly sliced green onions or chopped cilantro (optional)
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Garlic Butter Shrimp (Tôm Xào Bơ Tỏi)
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A simple garlic butter shrimp recipe. It's quick to make and a definite crowd-pleaser.
- 1 lb shrimp (size 21/25 or larger)
- 1 stick unsalted butter (8 tablespoons)
- 1 head garlic (chop)
- 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons ground cayenne red pepper
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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Seafood Boil with Red Spicy Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce
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A seafood boil to please a crowd. Serve with a red spicy garlic butter sauce with added Southeast Asian flavors from Thai red curry paste. Enjoy the amazing aroma of ginger, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. Plus, it’s fiery red so make sure to wear a bib!
- 4 sticks unsalted butter (1 lb/16 oz)
- 2 heads garlic (about 10 large cloves; peel and finely chop)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 tablespoons ground cayenne pepper (if not available, substitute with paprika or chili powder)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Thai red curry paste
- 3 sausage links
- 3 ears of corn
- 2 lbs lobster claws
- 2 lbs King crab legs
- 2 lbs shrimp
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Restaurant-style Garlic Green Beans (Din Tai Fung Copycat)
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Skip the takeout menu and whip up restaurant-style garlic green beans at home for a fraction of the price! Flash-fried for a blistered exterior and bursting with color, these green beans are tossed with loads of sautéed garlic. All in 15 minutes!
- 1 lb green beans
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 9 cloves)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder or mushroom bouillon powder for a vegetarian option
- Vegetable oil for frying
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Simple Choy Sum and Garlic Stir-Fry
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Want a simple, delicious veggie side? Try this choy sum recipe. This tasty and affordable green makes a perfect stir-fry. It's packed with umami and garlic flavors, and comes together in less than 15 minutes.
- 1 lb choy sum
- ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 cloves garlic (peel and slice thinly)
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon chicken or mushroom bouillon powder
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon fried garlic (optional)
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Thai-Style Chili, Lime, Garlic and Cilantro Dipping Sauce for Seafood (Nước Chấm Hải Sản Kiểu Thái)
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A Thai-style dipping sauces that pairs perfectly with seafood. It takes no more than 5 minutes and requires no cooking.
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves (chop finely or use a garlic press)
- 1/4 cup finely minced fresh cilantro
- 2 chili peppers (optional; finely mince)
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Miso Garlic Butter Roasted Broccoli
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A simple and flavorful side dish that’s ready in under 25 minutes. Bite-sized broccoli florets are coated in a savory miso garlic butter sauce, then roasted until crispy. Pair it with your favorite protein and carbs for a complete meal.
- 1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
- 1 tablespoon roasted white sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 lb broccoli florets
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