Red sauce ' langouste'

Hello everyone I hope you're all doing extremely well.It's been a while since I posted...well am back! For the moment all the beach hops has put me in such a 'beach everything' mood.We just got fresh crayfish so we decided to do my mum's version of a 'sauce rouge'.I hope you like it !

For the ingredients you'll need :

Crayfish

1 onion 

3 cloves of garlic 

Tomato puree 

 3 Pepper ( of your choice) 

Salt and pepper

Lemon juice

Olive oil

First things first,season the crayfish with salt and pepper.Squeeze fresh lemon juice all over the crayfish to add extra tenderness to its meat.

• In a hot chinese wok add olive oil.Let the oil heat the add the crayfish and immediately cover with a lid.After 3-4 mins remove from the wok and set aside.That's how it should look like.

• In a big saucepan, add the chopped onion and garlic to some olive oil.Allow to slightly fry then add the tomato purée.

• Whilst the tomato sauce is cooking chop finely some pepper,fry very slightly over medium heat before adding them to the red sauce.

• Add salt,pepper and a pinch of sugar to the sauce.Let simmer for another 5-7 mins.

Last but not least add the stars of the show! How good looking !

I added some fresh herbs on top.

This sauce tastes so unique.We accompanied it with some rice and hot chilli sauce. You definitely need to try this so yummy.

Ça donne l'eau à la bouche. Bon apétit🍴

Love,

The inspired Islander.

Delicious Fish Bechamel pasta

Cozy Sunday? Perfect to cook your go-to favorite dish.Mine has to be bechamel pasta.I don't know about you but there are never left overs when talking about pasta.The creamy consistency of this one is mind blowing!Uggh can't get enough!

Receipe :

butter

1 Onion

2 big cloves of garlic 

500 ml Milk(depends on the quantity of bechamel you want to do)

5 tsp Flour

Pinch of dried oregano

Salt and pepper

3 large slices of fish(of your choice)

Pasta of your choice 

Start by seasoning your fish.Fry,shred and set apart.

1.In a big pot pour boiling water onto the pasta and let cook.

2.On a medium heat add the onions,garlic to the butter in a big saucepan.Let fry until onions are translucent.

3.Add flour and whisk until dissolved .Let cook for 3-5 minutes.Pour the milk and whisk quickly until a thick and smooth consistency is obtained.

4.Season with salt and pepper.

5.Add the shredded fish to the sauce. OMG yummy !

6.At this point your pasta should be ready, pour into the bechamel sauce and give it a good swirl.

 I popped some fresh parsley to add extra flavour.

Light up some candles to create a stupendous ambiance.

Bon appétit ! Be safe everyone xo.

Love,

The Inspired Islander

Heavenly vanilla cupcakes

Hello lovely readers,welcome back.The weekend is nearly here!Today I am sharing with you the receipe of delicious vanilla cupcakes.These are absolutely easy and you don't need extra skills to do them.I like to do these cupcakes when we have unexpected guests at home or just for the kids to have after school.

Here's the receipe :

• 200g butter at room temperature
• 275g plain flour 
• 250g regular sugar
• 4 eggs ( room temperature)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• vanilla extract 

    1.Sift the flour and the baking powder into a bowl.Preheat your oven at 180 degrees.

    2. In another bowl add the sugar and butter.Mix on low to medium speed till they combine then        switch to high speed.I am using a stand mixer but you can definitely use a hand mixer .

    4.Beat until it looks white and fluffy .

    5. Add the eggs one at a time.

6. Now it's time to add the dry ingredients.Incorporate the flour and let beat until the batter is lump free.

   7. Don't forget to scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula to allow even mixing.Add the vanilla essence.You can use your favourite flavoured essence here.

   8. Line your cupcake molds with cupcake paper cases or just grease the molds.Use a spoon or an         ice-cream scoop to divide the batter.One scoop per paper case.

  9. We're almost there,now bake these lovelies for 10-15 minutes at 180 degrees.

   Look how the babies are growing!

  And we're good to go.How yummy these look ?!You could definitely decorate with buttercream or     vanilla frosting but I just wanted them to be simple and tasty.That's the beauty of homemade,they're   not perfect but they are made with love ♥.

   I like to serve these with a coffee.Wonderful treat!

  I hope you enjoy :) Have a blessed day.♥

                                                                                                                 Love, 

                                                                                                The Inspired Islander