CALORIES 252 (37% from fat); FAT 10.3g (sat 2.3, mono 4.4, poly 2.5); PROTEIN 27.7g; CARB 11g; FIBER .1g; CHOL 65mg; IRON .9mg; SODIUM 470mg; CALC 33mg

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • dark brown sugar
  • low-sodium soy sauce
  • Chinese-style hot mustard
  • rice vinegar
  • Cooking spray
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • chicken stock
  • shrimp
  • Parsley leaves
ready in about an hour and 20 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • fish sauce
  • garlic
  • Red pepper flakes
  • sugar
  • mixed salad greens
  • sea scallops
  • canola oil
  • cayenne pepper
  • chopped mint
  • dark sesame oil

Fish fried in spices. Ingredient proportions may vary as I normally fry a whole, medium fish.

ready in about 40 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • garlic
  • Cooking oil
  • tumeric powder
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • sugar
  • red chilli
  • corn starch

Japanese style appertiser, prawns in soya sauce and ginger. Serve in cocktail glasses.

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • 500g prawns
  • 20g ginger grated/finely shredded
  • spring onions
  • light soya sauce
Belongs to stumax Shrimp Risotto 

On the tiny artists’ island of Burano near Venice, I was served a first course of shrimp risotto that simply beguiled me. As soon as I returned home I set about re-creating this achingly fresh dish. Many pounds of rice later, I hit upon a recipe that I believe comes close to the original. Until I return to A Romano, it’ll do just nicely. – by David Leite

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • vegetable oil
  • tomato paste
  • cold water
  • bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper
  • minced garlic
  • high-quality imported Arborio rice
  • dry white wine
  • chopped parsley
  • heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper
ready in about an hour; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • almonds
  • ginger
  • coconut
  • long green chillies
  • chilli flakes
  • coriander seeds
  • cumin seeds
  • ground turmeric
  • large king prawns
  • pistachios
  • coconut milk
  • vegetable oil
  • cilantro

i came up with this recipe as a healthy snack that is very tasty and portable. the patties freeze well and reheat quickly in the microwave, so i often make extra batches to freeze. you can eat them in a sandwich, or just as is, with your fingers!

ready in about 25 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • tuna
  • eggs or egg substitute
  • heinz-style chili sauce
  • prepared horseradish
  • oatmeal
You might need to buy:
  • fresh lime juice
  • chopped red bell pepper
  • minced garlic
  • chopped shallots
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • chopped fresh cilantro
ready in about 15 minutes
You might need to buy:
  • worcestershire sauce
  • salt
  • medium shrimp in shell
  • dry red wine
  • butter