Thinking Spring! and Spice Crusted Wild Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce

Laura & Tony’s Kitchen

Gourmet Market   Cafe 

With the warmer weather approaching, we are looking forward to (small) gatherings with friends and family ....outdoors, safely distanced of course!

      This is an easy to prepare, flavorful Shrimp recipe that has been in our family for years ( Thanks Kathy!)   - it is great as an appetizer, but can easily be served as an entree, salad topper or even Tacos !!

Perfect recipe to have in your repertoire.

Spice Crusted  Wild Shrimp with Remoulade  Sauce

Sauce :- can be prepared up to three days in advance

1/4 cup mayonnaise *(option use low fat)

1/4 cup plain yogurt *

1 teaspoon grated lime rind 

1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon capers,chopped

dash of ground pepper

 Combine all ingredients and keep refrigerated until you are ready to serve.

Shrimp:

1 Tbsp  ground cumin

1 Tbsp paprika 

2 tsp  ground coriander

1 tsp  garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp  black pepper

40  shrimp peeled & deveined ( about 2 pounds) we always look for Wild USA Gulf Shrimp 16-20 

olive oil

cilantro optional 

Combine spices in a large ziplock bag, dry shrimp with paper towel and add to spices up to one hour before you plan to cook - toss to coat

In a hot (med high heat) nonstick pan add oil, add shrimp they should sizzle, if not, your pan is not hot enough .... be careful not to overcrowd, you want a crisp sear on each shrimp ...yum!!!

cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side or until cooked thru, remove shrimp and keep warm on a tray single layer  in a 200*F oven until all shrimp are cooked ....again, don’t overcrowd or they will steam and  you will lose the delicious crispy sear ...

serve shrimp with sauce and garnish with cilantro

Great served with a chilled Pinot Grigio,a crisp,Handcrafted IPA or your favorite beverage!

Laura & Tony’s Kitchen Gourmet Market Cafe

 

             

  It is true , if we weren't made to feel so uncomfortable by Covid, we would have continued on with our Amazing Breakfast Buffet that we established in 2004- 

Nothing made Tony and I happier than to be in the kitchen ,having the 70's music playing loud, being surrounded by like minded employees, who loved the food and loved the adrenaline rush of a high volume restaurant!

   Think of all of your favorites from our Amazing Buffet- Apple wood Smoked Bacon, Our famous Pork Sausage Links, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Gorgeous, tender perfectly cooked omelets etc ... Did I mention $3 Bloody Mary and Mimosas? 

We are still keeping the same standards for our Gourmet Market / Cafe - Slow Food, Made From Scratch and Cooked in Small Batches just a different delivery and in some respects, we feel the variety of items and the different ways you can enjoy our Amazing Food will be bigger and better.

Now you can Order online for Breakfast with Contactless Pick up  or order from our Online Marketplace to feed your crowd or create your own buffet within the safety of your own home.

Or come visit us for Breakfast and order off our Cafe Menu  - dine in or on our outdoor patio.

Not interested in Breakfast, not a problem ...come see us for Brunch,Lunch or early dinner and order from our Gourmet Market Prepared Food Menu.

Vegan or Vegetarian? check out our new Plant based offerings!  

Gluten Free ? We have you covered homemade gf bread, gf pancakes , gr flourless chocolate cake to name a few ....But did you know Our Broccoli and cheddar quiche is gf ? Our Pork Sausage links are also gf !

(Always let your server know your dietary restrictions or concerns so we can guide you to what is available and be sure to take care of you correctly 💕)

 On the go?  we can pack your order up complete with plates, napkins and utensils, everything you need  to create THE perfect beach picnic, .....or how about lunch ,beverages and snacks to be enjoyed on your boat! 

Spend $100.00 and we will let you fill up your cooler with ice for free! 

                            Cause no one likes to pay for ice, lol!!

The trips you will need to make on your vacation to the Supermarket will be less, keeping you safer and less stressed by not having to navigate through the crowds or the summer traffic. 

Come visit us on your way home from the beach and order off our Prepared Foods Menu ...some examples Grilled Swordfish, Lobster Salad, Tony's Mexican Noodles ,Salad Fixings and a Flourless Chocolate Cake, etc- shop our Gourmet Market Retail Section for  Our Homemade dressings ,Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar from Italy , Kalamata Olives from Greece, and Local Small Format Artisanal Cheeses and Chocolates ...Let us  help make your Summer entertaining easier and more enjoyable for everyone! 

Good things can come out of chaotic times and we are planning on Laura & Tony's Kitchen Gourmet Market  Cafe to be one of those good things!

  We are only looking forward - no more glancing in our rear view, trying to catch a glimpse of what was...Please join us on our new culinary adventure!

Opening Mid June 2021!

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Learning to PIVOT in 2021

TO SAY THIS PAST YEAR HAS BEEN DIFFICULT is an understatement. We are constantly reminding ourselves, that in a year filled with many great losses for us, that there are still many things for us to be grateful for -

                Tony and I have always been grateful for our good health , but now we are especially grateful, we are also thankful there is a vaccine available for us all soon!

           We are dreaming about our future at Laura & Tony's Kitchen, it is bittersweet, but we will not be returning to our beloved  "Amazing Breakfast Buffet. We feel the stigma surrounding buffets, in general, will take some time to fade and to be honest, our top priority has always been the safety of our guests and staff.

   PIVOT is the buzzword of  the 2020's.  SO we are pivoting, we have decided to build on the specialties we made famous on our Amazing Breakfast Buffet and create  Laura & Tony's  GOURMET MARKET, BAKERY and CAFE 

  As always, we specialize in  Slow food ,made from scratch ,cooked in small batches - all the things that you love about Laura & Tony's Kitchen- Homemade Bagels, Fresh Scones, Our Signature Carrot Cake, GF Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche, Charleston Style Grits , Mexican Noodles , Caesar Salad, Smoked Salmon etc.-  we are planning a new menu of prepared foods ( Lobster Salad , Grilled Chicken, Roasted Vegetables , Hummus to list a few ) to be enjoyed on our premises ,at your favorite beach or in the safety of your own home - we also are including a new Plant Based section for our Vegan and Vegetarian friends - or for anyone who enjoys well prepared, gourmet,  meatless cuisine💓

Of course, you can still visit us for an Amazing Breakfast just order off our Cafe Menu dine in/take out - or order online for Contactless pick up  Gorgeous, perfectly cooked Omelettes, Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Our Famous Bread Pudding French Toast , Pancakes , Eggs Benedict , Smoked Salmon on a Homemade Bagel , Freshly brewed Organic Sumatra Coffee Locally Roasted from Beanstock Coffee, need I say more ,lol

OH ,Did I mention $3.00 Bloody Marys and Mimosas?  

We look forward to seeing you all  - we miss you all ! Stay Safe. Be Well.

- Reopening this Spring 2021. 

 

 

Big Set Back Equals Bigger Comeback

                   We are closing the door on 2020 and looking forward to our 2021 season.

                                              Big Set Back Equals Bigger Come Back !

We would like to Thank all the folks who came out to support us and for the folks we didn't get to see we hope to catch up next season.  We hope you are all staying safe during this crazy time.

We are happy to report we are both healthy, we made it through our"season"in tact, but we are still feeling unsure about the future -this is a normal emotion for right now.

       The only thing that is for certain, is that, at this moment, everything is uncertain.

 That being said - we are working on plans to continue Laura & Tony's Kitchen going forward - in the meantime, please visit our Etsy shop to have our Buffet Specialties shipped directly to your door.

                                              www.etsy.com/shop/lauraandtonyskitchen

                                  Stay safe. Be Well, we will see you all in the Spring of 2021!

     

STAYING SAFE IN A PANDEMIC : What we are doing to assure our guests safety

 To be honest , I never thought I would be blogging about how we were going to keep our people safe during a pandemic - but here we are.

           Laura & Tony's Kitchen mantra  for 2020 is Bigger Setback equals a Bigger Comeback !
 In our efforts to adapt and to be able to provide the premium product our guests have become  accustomed to, we have decided to stick with what we do best - our Amazing Breakfast Buffet - but  deliver it to you in a way that is in agreement with the FDA and our local Health Department.

       So......going forward our buffet will NO LONGER BE SELF SERVICE - you will  now  SIMPLY let us know what you desire from the following list  and we will neatly package it up, complete with your requested beverages,utensils and requested condiments.

Here is a sample of the  buffet options available : we apologize but we will not be able to offer eggs benedict or our Kid's Buffet at this time 

  Scrambled eggs         Bacon                    Carrot Cake         Granola               
  Homefries                  Sausage                  Coffee Cake         Curry Veg           
  Sausage Gravy           Grits                       Cinnamon Roll     Bagel             
  Biscuits                      Quiche                    Flourless choc       Butter           
  Pancakes                     Caesar Salad           Fruit                      Cr Cheese     
  Waffle                          Scone                     Yogurt                   Smkd Salmon       
Mexican Noodles  of course!                       Toast                     Tomato
                                                                      GF Toast                Onions
                                                                                                       Capers

Omelettes and Egg White Scrambles will be available upon request.
As always, if there is something you desire, just ask , if we have it, it would be our pleasure to serve it to you !

 Call us to place your order at 508.240.6096 and one of our lovely Hostesses will be happy to take your order ... (we are not allowing the public in our store at this time  ) please be sure to leave your name , cell and  have your credit/debit card available,as we are not accepting cash at this time.
 We will call you when your order is ready and we will place it on our pick up table for you to come and retrieve.

As we are all learning about how to navigate these uncertain times, please be patient and kind to one another, and communicate with our staff as much as possible about any concerns or input on how we can serve you better.
 Very soon we hope to welcome you all back into our beloved restaurant or at least in our outdoor seating to enjoy our Amazing Breakfast Buffet served to you by our capable staff, practicing Self distancing , of course.

Be Well .
Stay Healthy and we hope to see you all very soon.
 Love , Laura & Tony

Happy New Year!

           We are so grateful for our downtime to rest, relax and rejuvenate, but it is also the time of year when we look back at all we accomplished in the previous year and dream about what we would like to accomplish in 2020!
    2019 was a year of great expansion and transformation for Laura & Tony's Kitchen - we introduced our first Amazing Breakfast Buffet Cookbook (already in our 2nd printing) for sale in our new in-house Marketplace ,now you can take us home!  - Can't make it to the Cape, no problem we started our Etsy shop, so folks across the country have access to our Delectable Delights year round (visit our shop www.etsy.com/shop/lauraandtonyskitchen) , added a POS system,a new and improved restaurant sign, brand new user friendly website and a new cocktail menu,in addition to our $3 Bloodys and Mimosas,we have also added more vegan and vegetarian options all to enhance your brunching experience! 
Reopening Saturday May 9th ,2020 Mother's Day Weekend  for our 17th season Laura & Tony's Kitchen Amazing Breakfast Buffet!

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

     

        We are looking forward to our 2019 season at Laura & Tony's Kitchen - it will be our 16th season !
    Around this time, we begin to imagine and create new items that  we would like to introduce to our "Amazing Breakfast Buffet".
    It always makes us happy to be able to cater to our customers dietary restrictions and preferences - so this year we are focusing on adding Vegan and Gluten Free buffet items that will make everyone happy! 
  This is a picture of Vegan "Beef" it is a combination of walnuts, cremini mushrooms and lentils!

    

 Vegan " Beef"
1 Cup Walnuts
1-8oz package Cremini mushrooms sliced
1 cup cooked lentils

Place  items in  food processor and pulse until crumbled
Place crumble in a bowl and 
add Salt , Freshly ground pepper, 1 tsp cumin , 1tsp fennel seed , 1/4 teaspoon Ancho chili powder and 1 tsp of Fennel Seed.

1/2 cup diced onion
2 cloves Garlic , minced 

Preheat a skillet , I used a Cast Iron , add 2 teaspoons of  olive oil , saute onion until translucent , add minced Garlic and Crumble and brown  until mushrooms are cooked through.
Enjoy -This can be browned off and kept in the refrigerator, it is an  excellent to topping for salads , tacos , enchiladas and  quesadillas,you can even add  it to pasta sauce ! This can be browned off and kept in the refrigerator as a healthy alternative to ground beef.