Seafood Archives - Culinary Concerto

Skagenröra — Swedish Shrimp Salad

December 19, 2025 by Carlotta

Yep. That title is a fun alliteration! But skagenröra is even MORE fun to eat! Basically every time I visit Sweden or Norway, I order an open-face skagenröra sandwich. From my favorite bakery in Stockholm, to a deli in Umeå, or a restaurant by the ski jump in Oslo, this creamy shrimp salad on roasted … Read more Skagenröra — Swedish Shrimp Salad

Icelandic Cioppino – a hearty international seafood chowder

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by Carlotta

Some people travel for work. I work, so that I can travel. So far, I have managed to see about 30 countries on four continents. But of course, some countries get visited over, and over, and over again. Sweden, I am talking to you! 😊 I try to not travel like a tourist, but prefer … Read more Icelandic Cioppino – a hearty international seafood chowder

Minnesota-style Manhattan Clam Chowder

March 23, 2022March 22, 2022 by Carlotta

I can’t help it. Even though I have flown through JFK many times, I have never been to Manhattan. Any time spent on the East Coast was when I was very young. BUT I have wonderful memories of making friends in Maine, eating fresh seafood every day, and Dad coming back with huge stories after spending a day on a lobster boat. My take-away from that trip? CLAMS. Steamed, stewed, or chowdered. Clams are the best.

Caramelized Salmon

February 23, 2022February 18, 2022 by Carlotta

Salmon is one of the quickest, simplest, healthiest foods to prepare. And I prepare it often! Obviously! There are so many salmon recipes on my blog that I’ve considered renaming it “The Salmon Concerto”.

Lobster Bisque

December 18, 2021December 17, 2021 by Carlotta

I’m so thankful some people are picky eaters! A few years ago we attended a wedding reception, and sat at table with several people we didn’t know. The first course of the dinner was a tiny bowl of lobster bisque. Some people don’t like seafood! Hooray! I got to eat their soup course, which totally made my evening.

Clam Chowder – Gluten Free

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 by Carlotta

Some times I’m amazed at how incredible my kids are. And I am very thankful both kids survived childhood. 🙂 As a home school mom that worked part-time, and cared for my disabled husband, their survival is even more remarkable.

Tzatziki

December 12, 2021November 7, 2021 by Carlotta

I have a “thing” for different names – like the current trend of giving children old-fashioned names. It has probably been nearly a hundred years since Mabel, Leonard, and Gunnar have been popular, but young families are resurrecting those dear names.

Our own precious little grandbaby is Lucille Caroline. 🥰

Simple Shrimp Scampi

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 by Carlotta

I have always been a sucker for seafood. One of the beauties of traveling is experiencing the freshest local catch – prepared simply, and served steaming hot.

Simple Blackened Salmon

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 by Carlotta

Here is an embarrassing confession: I have childishly avoided “blackened” foods for many years. In the late 1980’s, I was served blackened salmon at a restaurant in San Diego. It was basically a charred, overcooked slab of fish. Because of the failure of that chef, I assumed blackened meat of any type was going to … Read more Simple Blackened Salmon

Smoked Salmon & Asparagus with Alfredo Sauce

June 10, 2022July 3, 2020 by Carlotta

I love Springtime. And Autumn. And Winter. And Summer.

I guess I just love being alive and surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation!

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