Foodie Friday: Crunchy Fried Oysters

First Friday of the month: Mom-Cook / Recipe

I love seafood. Aside from crabs and shrimps, scallops and oysters are in the top of my favorite food list. It's not easy to find fresh oysters when I buy my produce and groceries so I indulge from time to time when we dine at restaurants serving them. Medyo mahal lang. I still remember the baked oysters in 5 ways that we always order from Via Mare fine dining when I was still working in Tektite Towers. I dated myself again... I know, that was eons ago! But those were memorable times, and dining there were saved for special occasions or when treating an advertiser-client. I haven't had bake oysters in a long time. These days, I'd be lucky if I find fresh oysters in the market. Usually, I find freshly packed shucked oysters at SM Pasig Hypermarket and buy a pack to cook at home. 

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Foodie Friday: 8 Meatless Recipes for Lent

First Friday of the month:  Mom-Cook / Recipes

It was Ash Wednesday the other day, the first day of Lent.  I attended the mass held at the girl's school and was reminded of the meaning of this holy season. The priest said that Lent is about alms giving, prayer, and sacrifice.  Two forms of sacrifice that Christians practice are abstinence and fasting.  It doesn't have to be just about food.  We can all choose to abstain or fast from wanting and doing things that we like, or giving up something for someone in need. For this post, it's about abstaining from eating meat.

Fusilli in Tomato Sauce with Sardines

Honestly, it's hard for me to give up meat, or a meal, more so to fast. But I'm willing and able to abstain for eating meat every Friday.  If you can abstain for 40 days, why not?

I have here 8 recipes from the past year, prepared with no meat, just to give you some ideas on what to include in your menus this Lenten season. Of course, you can cook these anytime of the year. Maybe some of you have already seen or read these food posts, or maybe tried them already.  Thank you for that!

Just click on the photo or title to go to the recipe page.

Spaghetti Vongole A'la Mom-Friday

Mixed Vegetables with Sayote

Seafood Salad in Asian Sesame Dressing

Garlicky French Beans

Smoked Salmon on Toast

DIY Hot Pot Meal (meat can be omitted from this recipe)

Oysters Teriyaki

You know I want things simple and easy.  No complicated dishes here, so I hope you can try them, if you haven't yet.  

Do you have a favorite meatless dish you care to share?

Get more meatless recipes here: Lenten Special - Favorite Meatless Dishes

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Oysters Teriyaki with Cookplus Ceramica

A quick post for today...
I have quite a few features lined up for the coming weeks and I just have to put this in before I totally forget - I promised to share this dish sometime back.  Of course, my spanking new Ceramica pan inspired me to do this super quick and delectable seafood dish one dinner time.

After attending the Lock and Lock event last month, I finally got to tick off an item from my kitchen wish-list -- this CookPlus Ceramica frying pan in mustard yellow! =)  And they're 20% OFF!

These were my actual Instagram shots I took as soon as I got home, and the oyster dish above, just minutes after cooking.  I'll tell you more about my lovely Ceramica pan in another post, plus the Korean dish that I also cooked with it but did not make it to my last Foodie Friday post.

CookPlus Ceramic #26 :  SRP @ PhP 2,099.75

Fresh oysters from the supermarket + new ceramic pan = Inspired cooking!

Here's something for those of you who love these succulent mollusks. I got these fresh shucked oysters from SM Hypermarket in Pasig for PhP 170 per pack (sorry, I failed to notice how many grams per pack).

OYSTERS TERIYAKI

300 - 500 grams fresh oysters, rinsed and drained

Ginger, minced

Garlic, minced

Red onion, chopped

Bell pepper, chopped

ground black pepper

Kikkoman Teriyaki sauce

Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste & Glaze

oil

To cook:

Heat your non-stick pan, on medium, add a bit of oil

Saute the ginger, garlic, onion, and bell pepper

Let it sweat and put in the oysters

Toss quickly for a minute, then pour about 3 tablespoons prepared Teriyaki Sauce

Adjust amount to your liking; add a dash of ground pepper

Simmer for another minute, or until oysters are round and firm
(Do not overcook as they will shrink)

Remove from heat and plate. Drizzle with Teriyaki Glaze.

Mix and serve immediately.

As I always say, I rarely measure when I cook, so I just eyeball the amount of the spices and sauces. Adjust seasoning to your taste. The Teriyaki sauce is salty and has a bit of tang, while the Teriyaki Glaze is salty-sweet. I like that contrast for this juicy sauteed oysters. 10 minutes is all you need.

This Japanese-inspired dish will make a great appetizer or as main viand, served with steamed rice!

*Sorry for the grainy photos, first time to use the iPhone for the food shots here

Update:  Lock and Lock is having a WAREHOUSE SALE Up to 80% Off!!!

August 18 - 21, 2012 - Only at LOCK & LOCK Araneta Mega Store

G/F Megastate Bldg. Araneta Ave. cor. Agno st. - beside Sanctuarium

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