Tag: food

Seafood Pasta Fra Diavolo

Good evening friends, tonight’s dinner was a breeze thanks to one of my favorite go-to spots, The Carolina Fish Market. All this beautiful fresh seafood; scallops, mussels, North Carolina shrimp, lobster, and even the pasta remind me of the summer nights in Italy. 

I know I’ve mentioned it before but, The Carolina Fish Market is a locally owned Fish Market, Chop Shop Meat Market, and Organic Grocery Store here in Ballantyne off Ardrey Kell and Marvin Road. I think it’s so important to support local businesses, and when it’s this kind of quality I’m all in.

Beside the fresh seafood, meat and organic groceries, Carolina Fish Market happens to carry fresh pasta and all kinds of marinara sauce from another favorite spot of mine,  Pasta & Provisions, another locally owned South Charlotte business. They make the best fresh pasta and sauces. Using the freshest ingredients you can procure is one of my secrets to an authentic full-flavored gourmet meal. 

Dinner was fabulous! Quick one stop shopping, one pan cooking, the freshest ingredients you can find, and an easy summer dinner. My Seafood Pasta Fra Diavolo, delicious and spicy! 

Great morning cooking on WBTV with The Carolina Fish Market!

It was an early morning, but it was a fabulous morning as I was able to join Jim, once again, from The Carolina Fish Market as he introduced his new meat market, The Chop Shop which is located inside the fish market.  As an introduction to the Chop Shop, Jim prepared braised short ribs with local, gourmet sauces he carries in the market.  I prepared my infamous Pan Seared Scallops which I laid on top of a bed of fresh-made linguine from Pasta & Provisions.  Both of our recipes are super easy to do at home and all of the ingredients can be purchased in one place, The Carolina Fish Market.  Check this place out, the Charlotte Observer named them #1 Seafood source in all of Charlotte…you will not be disappointed!

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