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seafood TRADITIONS

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This shrimp Alfredo recipe was provided by Fajita Mike, the chef at Sammy’s Seafood House and Oyster Bar. “It’s a simple dish with sensational results that are sure to please your taste buds,” he notes. The restaurant was featured on “North Carolina’s Local Catch” on UNC-TV.

• 3 ounces butter
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 8 ounces fresh shrimp
• 4 ounces cooking wine
• 4 ounces heavy whipping cream
• 5 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
• 6 ounces fettuccine noodles, cooked
• 2 ounces fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 ounce parsley

Place butter, garlic and shrimp in saute pan on medium heat. Saute shrimp until they turn light orange.

Add wine and simmer for additional 1 to 2 minutes. Add heavy whipping cream and simmer to boil. Reduce heat by half and add grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until sauce reaches desired thickness.

Place cooked fettuccine noodles on plate or in bowl. Cover with Alfredo sauce. Top with fresh shredded Parmesan cheese and parsley.

seafood TRADITIONS

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This recipe was provided by Bud Gruninger, executive chef at Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café in Nags Head. Watch him on “North Carolina’s Local Catch” on UNC-TV here.

• 5 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• Two 10-12 ounce red drum fillets *

Blend all spices well. Dissolve in vegetable oil. Dip red drum fillets in spices and oil, coating well. Drain extra off.

Place fillets on hot cast iron pan, approximately 2 to 3 minutes each side. Must have good ventilation!

Serve with Fresh Strawberry Salsa

• 1 quart strawberries, quartered
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 small red pepper, diced
• 3 teaspoons chives, chopped
• 2 teaspoons jalapenos, chopped
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Mix all ingredients together.

* Remember, availability of particular species will vary based on regulations, season and even changing weather. Thus if the named fish or shellfish is not in your market, ask for another local one that would be similar in texture and flavor — make it your own “catch of the day”!