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Mahi-Mahi, Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, and a Jambalaya recipe
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Absolutely Fresh Seafood Market Specials:
Mahi-Mahi 9.95 fillets from Costa Rica
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp 9.95 16/20 count, in-the-shell, headless
Mahi-Mahi! You know, when I first brought Mahi-Mahi into Nebraska, back in, say, the mid-80's, I couldn't GIVE it away! Nobody knew what it was. I remember packing up a few fillets, going to a couple of nice restaurants I sold fish to, and asking the chef to cook up some of this tasty fish.
Then I would walk around table to table, offering up a small piece of grilled Mahi-Mahi, via a toothpick. Well, that was then.....now it's one of the most popular fish sold to restaurants. This is the first time we've been able to offer you Mahi-Mahi at less than 10 bucks a pound for a long time. So grab some today. Excellent grilled or broiled, even sautéed.
If you're already drinking by 11:45 this morning, catch me on Channel 7, trying to cook, once again, with John Oakey. Why they keep asking back is a mystery. Today's agenda: Jambalaya (recipe at bottom of this email).
My wife Teri and I just came back from New Orleans for a long weekend. She had never been, and even though I had been there dozens of times (where I got started in fish biz, way, way back in 1979), I had not visited this century. We stayed in the French Quarter, ate in the French Quarter, and drank in the French Quarter. Much fun. Now time to diet! Anyway, I learned how to make Jambalaya there 25 years ago, hence the Jambalaya makings today on Channel 7.
By the way, the French Quarter is possibly the highest point in New Orleans, and the terrible Katrina storm and subsequent flooding left few marks there that I could see (obviously many parts of New Orleans are still in a big hurt). Certainly there is still mass construction, and some buildings/businesses remain empty in the Quarter. But go and visit: it's still a marvelous time.
Thanks so much for the support, ladies and gentlemen. I wouldn't have been able to afford the plane tickets without you!!
--Greg
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The Maid asked for a raise.
The Madam was very upset about this and asked: "Now Maria, why do you want an increase?"
Maria: "Well Madam, there are three reasons why I want an increase. The first is that I iron better than you."
Madam: "Who said you iron better than me?"
Maria: "The Master said so."
Madam: "Oh."
Maria: "The second reason is that I am a better cook than you."
Madam: "Nonsense, who said you were a better cook than I?"
Maria: "The Master did."
Madam: "Oh."
Maria: "My third reason is that I am a better lover than you."
Madam (very upset now): "Did the Master say so as well?"
Maria: "No Madam, the gardener did."
SHE GOT THE PAY RAISE..!
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Chef Claude sez: HOT SOUP DOWNTOWN - AFS @ 18th & Leavenworth
Featuring Lobster Bisque and Seafood Chowder - -
Hot, and ready to eat!!! Pints or quarts. Shoot, Claude will probably even let you buy a gallon.
18th & Leavenworth, our original Seafood Market 345-5057.
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Ed was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary.
His wife was REALLY angry.
She told him, "Tomorrow morning I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in less then 6 seconds ... AND IT BETTER BE THERE!!"
The next morning Ed got up early and left for work.
When his wife woke up she looked out the window and sure enough there was a box gift-wrapped in the middle of the driveway.
Confused, the wife put on her robe and ran out to the driveway, and brought the box back in the house .
She opened it and found a brand new bathroom scale.
Ed has been missing since Friday. Please pray for him.
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Absolutely Fresh Seafood Markets
Downtown: 18th & Leavenworth, 345-5057, Mon-Sat 9-6
West: one block south of 119th & Pacific, 827-4376, Mon-Sat 9-7:30, Sun 11-6
Shucks Fish House & Oyster Bar (within the Seafood Market): Monday - Thursday 11 - 9, Fri, Sat 11-10, Sun 2-8 (827-4376)
Bailey's (1259 S 120th St - next to Bronco's): Monday - Friday 6:30- 2, Saturday & Sunday 8 - 2
932-5577
West Store - SEAFOOD MARKET IS OPEN UNTIL 7:30 PM MON - SAT!! And now open until 6:00 on Sunday.
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[WHY MEN DON'T WRITE ADVICE COLUMNS]
>I hope you can help me here. The other day I set off for work leaving
>my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn't gone more
>than a mile down the road when my engine conked out and the car
>shuddered to a halt.
>
>I walked back home to get my husband's help. When I got home I couldn't
>believe my eyes. He was in the bedroom with a neighbor making mad
>passionate love to her.
>
>I am 32, my husband is 34 and we have been married for twelve years.
>When I confronted him, he tried to make out that he went into the back
>yard and heard a lady scream, had come to her rescue but found her
>unconscious. He'd carried the woman back to our house, laid her in
>bed, and began CPR. When she awoke she immediately began thanking him and
>kissing him and he was attempting to break free when I came back.
>
>But when I asked him why neither of them had any clothes on, he broke
>down and admitted that he'd been having an affair for the past six
>months. I told him to stop or I would leave him. He was let go from
>his job six months ago and he says he has been feeling increasingly
>depressed and worthless. I love him very much, but ever since I gave
>him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant. I don't feel I
>can get through to him anymore. Can you please help?
>
>Sincerely,
>Mrs. Sheila Usk
>
>
>
>Dear Sheila:
>
>A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a
>variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no
>debris in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the jubilee clips
>holding the vacuum pipes onto the inlet manifold. If none of these
>approaches solves the problem, it could be that the fuel pump itself is
>faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the carburetor float chamber.
>I hope this helps.
>
>Walter
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Shucks Nights:
Sunday -- Beer Buckets and "Sunday Family Fish & Fries"
Monday - Crabby Mondays
Tuesday - Wine Night = $4 glass of excellent wines
Wednesday - Oysters on special all day
Thursday - Chilean Sea Bass; great fish at a great price -- $16.95, with rice & veg
NOTE: this is the last week for C-Bass Thursdays. Next week, we'll start with
Baja Fish Tacos - crispy chunks of fresh fish in a tortilla, with the trimmings for 7.95.
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A man had just settled into his seat next to the window on the plane when another man sat down in the aisle seat and put his black Labrador Retriever in the middle seat next to the man.
The first man looked very quizzically at the dog and asked why the dog was allowed on the plane.
The second man explained that he was a DEA agent and that the dog was a 'sniffing dog.' "His name is Sniffer and he's the best there is. I'll show you once we get airborne, when I put him to work."
The plane took off, and once it has leveled out, the agent said, "Watch this." He told Sniffer to "search."
Sniffer jumped down, walked along the aisle, and finally sat very purposefully next to a woman for several seconds.
Sniffer then returned to his seat and put one paw on the agent's arm.
The agent said, "Good boy," and he turned to the man and said, "That woman is in possession of marijuana, so I'm making a note of her seat number and the authorities will apprehend her when we land."
"Say, that's pretty neat," replied the first man.
Once again, the agent sent Sniffer to search the aisles.
The Lab sniffed about, sat down beside a man for a few seconds, returned to its seat, and this time he placed two paws on the agent's arm.
The agent said, "That man is carrying cocaine, so again, I'm making a note of his seat number for the police."
"I like it!" said his seat mate.
The agent then told Sniffer to "search" again.
Sniffer walked up and down the aisles for a little while, sat down for a moment, and then came racing back to the agent, jumped into the middle seat and proceeded to poop all over the place.
The first man was really grossed out by this behavior and couldn't figure out how or why a well-trained dog would behave like that, so he asked the agent "What's going on? "
The agent nervously replied, "He just found a bomb."
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Louisiana Jambalaya
Dry Seasoning Blend:
2 whole bay leaves
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon sage
1 lb Andouille Sausage (or other smoked sausage) cut into pieces
1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons butter
1 six ounce can of tomato sauce
3 ½ cups chicken stock
2 cups rice, uncooked
Combine the Dry Seasoning Blend in a bowl and set aside. Do not crush bay leaves: simply pull these out after cooking.
In a very large sauté pan (You'll need to find the lid for this, or else use a Dutch oven or similar pot that does have a lid. Aluminum foil will work in a pinch, but make sure it fits fairly tightly.), melt the butter over medium/high heat. Add the Andouille sausage and brown slightly.
Add the Trinity (onion, celery, and green pepper - hey, it's ‘Louisiana-speak' for REQUIRED INGREDIENTS), and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock, rice, tomato sauce, garlic, and the Dry Seasoning Blend. Do not add shrimp yet.
Cover, and bring to a boil. Then back off the heat to low, and continue to cook for about 20 minutes. When liquid is about gone, test the rice for doneness. When the texture is no longer crunchy, add the shrimp, and continue to cook for about 5 more minutes (don't overcook your seafood).
Serve with a green salad and a good Merlot. And remember to have some fun!
Stop in at either fish market: 18th & Leavenworth 345-5057, plus 119th & Pacific 827-4376.
Also, we'd love to see you at both of our restaurants: Shucks (inside the west Omaha fish market) 827-4376
and Bailey's Breakfast & Lunch; next to Bronco's, 120th & Pacific 932-5577.
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