‘Cooking Sessions With Tamar & Ms. E’: Episode 101

Four-time Grammy-nominated singer Tamar Braxton is stepping away from the mic and picking up the spatula to explore another one of her passions—cooking! Tamar is joining forces with her mother, Evelyn “Ms. E” Braxton, for a brand new cooking show, Cooking Sessions, set to premiere on March 26 on CLEO TV. The exciting culinary adventure will give fans a glimpse into the mother-daughter duo’s kitchen as they prepare delicious meals near and dear to their family—and stomachs. 

In the debut episode, Tamar and Ms. E will teach viewers how to prepare their famous Salmon dish, featuring a mouthwatering shrimp Alfredo sauce and a side of sautéed spinach. Tamar confidently claims that this dish will impress your guests and even hold your husband or boyfriend “hostage” with its irresistible flavor. The episode provides easy-to-follow instructions for cooking this flavorful meal, perfect for a special dinner or casual get-together. 

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To create the salmon, you’ll need a few simple pantry seasonings, including onion powder, garlic powder, all-purpose seasoning, red pepper, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes. These ingredients are mixed with a blend of avocado oil and canola oil to create a marinade. Once combined, the marinade can be applied to the salmon before searing it to perfection. The result is a perfectly seasoned and juicy salmon with a crispy exterior.

Tamar’s creamy Alfredo sauce is also a breeze to prepare, using butter, cream cheese, and bullion paste as the base, along with a few simple seasonings and diced onions. The rich, velvety sauce complements the shrimp and adds an extra layer of indulgence to the dish.

Mrs. E Also Shares The Recipe For Her Secret Seafood Blend Dish

However, the culinary journey doesn’t stop there. Ms. E, a cooking pro, shares one of her most cherished family recipes: a Seafood Blend. This traditional dish, never before shared publicly, is a delicious mix of crab, shrimp, mayonnaise, green onions, white onions, green peppers, and an array of spices, including garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, parsley, and more. The blend is the perfect accompaniment to the salmon and shrimp Alfredo, bringing a delightful combination of flavors to the table and overall dish. 

To complete the meal, Tamar wraps up the episode with a sautéed spinach dish that perfectly complements the main courses. Together, these flavorful components create a mouthwatering meal that is sure to impress anyone fortunate enough to taste it. 

Don’t miss Cooking Sessions with Tamar & Ms. E when it premieres Wednesday, March 26, at 9 p.m. ET/CT on CLEO TV. This one promises to be a treat for food lovers everywhere. Check out the full recipe below.

Ingredients Salmon Spice Blend:

4 6-oz pieces of salmon

3 tbs avocado oil

1 tbs onion powder

1 tbs garlic powder

1/2 tbs seasoning salt

2 tsp black pepper

2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

2 tsp finely chopped parsley

4 thinly sliced pieces of lemon

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Cover sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.

3. In a large bowl, combine the avocado oil, onion powder, garlic powder, season salt, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, pepper flakes, and chopped parsley and mix well.

4. Place salmon portions into the spice blend and coat well. Place each piece of seasoned salmon on the sheet pan that is covered with parchment paper.

5. Place one slice of lemon on each piece of salmon, place in the oven for 15 minutes for medium rare, 20 minutes for well done, and remove from the oven and top with Alfredo sauce.

For Alfredo Sauce:

1 large onion chopped

3 tbs unsalted butter

4 oz cream cheese

2 tsp seafood bouillon base

1/2 tbs onion powder

1/2 tbs garlic powder

1/2 tsp finely chopped parsley

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Pinch of cayenne pepper

1/2 tbs minced garlic

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1 lb extra-large shrimp peeled and deveined

Method:

1. Place a large skillet over medium heat, add the butter and cream cheese, and allow both to soften and melt.

2. Add the seafood bouillon base and mix well. Add the onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, salt pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and chopped parsley and mix well.

3. Slowly pour in whipping cream and continue to stir until the mixture begins to simmer.

4. Add the shrimp to the sauce and add the water to thin out the sauce.

5. Allow to simmer for 7-10 minutes and serve over the salmon.

For Sautéed Drunken Spinach:

1 tbs unsalted butter

2 tbs extra virgin olive oil

1 tbs diced onion

2 cloves garlic minced

1 . lbs. fresh baby spinach

1/2 tbs crushed red pepper flakes

2 tbs minced shallots

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

Method:

1. Place a large skillet coated with olive oil over medium-high heat, add the minced shallots, and allow to sauté for 1-2 minutes.

2. Add the minced garlic, onions, pepper, red pepper flakes and stir evenly.

3. Add the fresh spinach to the pan, mix, and allow the spinach to cook down for 4-5 minutes, and serve along with the salmon with Alfredo sauce.

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