Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty- Coconut Shrimp

Taking a Break from Taco Tuesday Smarty Marty is giving us Crunch Coconut Shrimp for this weeks delicious delight. First Things first let’s gather up the necessary ingredients:

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 2/3 cup beer

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 cups flaked coconut

• 24 shrimp

• 3 cups oil for frying

Directions

In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls.

1. Hold shrimp by tail, and dredge in flour, shaking off excess flour. Dip in egg/beer batter; allow excess to drip off. Roll shrimp in coconut, and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep-fryer.

2. Fry shrimp in batches: cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Using tongs, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Food Styled and Prepared By Smarty Marty 

Recipe By - allrecipes.com

Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty

Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty!- Clam Linguine Pasta

• 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice

• 1/4 cup butter

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

• 1 tablespoon dried parsley

• ground black pepper to taste

• 1/4 tablespoon dried basil

• 1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta

Direction:

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions.

1. Combine clams with juice, butter, oil, minced garlic, parsley, basil, and pepper in a large saucepan. Place over medium heat until boiling. Serve warm over pasta.

Food Styled and Prepared By Smarty Marty 

Recipe By - allrecipes.com

Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty

Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty -Seabass with Red Pepper Sauce!

Hey Everyone it’s the favorite food day of the week…. Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty! This week Smarty Marty has a Super “Hot” Seafood Delight that will give your taste buds a little sizzle . This week recipe is Seabass with Red Pepper Sauce…. So get ready to mix up some flavorful delights for your family or share this with good friends. Let’s get ready to gather up all the necessary ingredients:

2 Pounds of Chilean Sea Bass

• 3 Garlic Cloves Minced

• 1 shallot sliced

• 1 red pepper sliced

• ½ a cup of water

• 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar

• A pinch of red pepper flakes more if preferred

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• Salt and Pepper

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 450-degrees. Pour oil into a pan and heat on high.

1. Once the oil heats up, place the fish into the HOT pan and allow to cook for five minutes. Turn over onto the other side and cook for 4 minutes.

2. Place pan into the preheated oven for 5 minutes.

3. Pour in some olive oil into another pan and turn the heat to medium high.

4. Add shallots, garlic, red pepper flakes and sliced red pepper. Cover with lid and cook over medium heat until lightly browned and soft; about 5-7 minutes.

5. Remove pan from the oven and place fish on a serving plate, tented with foil.

6. Place the red pepper mixture into a blender or food processor and add in balsamic vinegar, salt and black pepper. Whizz it all up until super smooth. Taste for seasoning.

7. Spread the coulis on a plate and serve fish directly on top. Serve with a wedge of lemon if desired.

Pictured here is the sea bass in a bed of pepper sauce with roasted potatoes embellished with lemon wedges.

Food Styled and Prepared By Smarty Marty 

Recipe By - girlandthekitchen.com

Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty

Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty- Cod Fish Patties

This week’s Foodie Tuesday Tasty delight is Cod Fish Patties…. So we seafood :)

This easy meal takes minutes to prepare. So let’s get started with the ingredients…

ingredients

• 2 large potatoes, peeled and halved

• 1 pound cod fillets, cubed

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 tablespoon grated onion

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

• 1 egg

• 3 tablespoons oil for frying

Place the potatoes in a large pot of water, bring the water to a boil. Let the potatoes cook until they are almost tender.

1. Add the fish to the pot and let the fish and potatoes cook until they are both soft. Drain well and transfer the potatoes and fish to a large mixing bowl.

2. Add butter, onion, parsley, and egg to the bowl; mash the mixture together. Mold the mixture into patties.

3. Heat oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Fry the patties on both sides until golden brown. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Food Styled and Prepared By Smarty Marty 

Recipe By - allrecipes.com

Atlanta Based Photography Elisha Akram (Kustom Kreation Photography) weekly food/recipe contributor Smarty Marty(My Older Sister) combines her love for cooking, photography and plating meals each and every Tuesday for this Segment entitled Foodie Tuesday. Join us each week for a variety of dishes prepared by Smarty Marty