Shellfish

Prawn and Wild Garlic Quesadilla

What could be more comforting on a rainy day in lock-down than Quesadilla?  Simple to prepare, warm, and oozing with flavour and cheese. Although I’ve used fancy ingredients here you can use just about anything for the filling. Remains of mince to pieces of chicken and ham. Make them vegetarian with roasted peppers or fried mushrooms.  A good flavoursome cheese is preferable.

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A Very Versatile Sauce – Saffron Orange Sauce

Seared scallops, orange sauce and steamed samphire.

Seared scallops served with an orange sauce and steamed samphire.

 

This simple reduction sauce is naturally bursting with flavour and with colour. It is easy to make and is extremely effective and versatile.  The recipes below outline how to serve this delicious sauce with  seared Scallops and with Asparagus. I also outline further ideas for its use at the bottom of the page.

The sauce is best made at least a few hours  before it is needed to allow the saffron to impart its full flavour and colour. It could also be made the day before and stored in the fridge. Reheating instructions are provided. Continue reading