Shellfish can turn an ordinary meal into something really memorable. This category covers recipes with shrimp, crab, mussels and other shellfish.
Find appetizers, soups and main dishes with rich or fresh flavors.
Browse the recipes below when shellfish sounds like something you need on your menu.
Sarawak laksa is a Malaysian noodle soup from the state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo. The broth is built from a distinctive laksa paste simmered with aromatics and coconut milk, then served with rice vermicelli, shredded chicken, prawns and fresh herbs. The broth is built by cooking laksa paste with dried shrimp and…
Seafood chowder soup is always wonderful this time of year when it’s chilly outside and you crave something warming and comforting. This deliciously creamy seafood chowder recipe will have you feeling like you are eating right there on the coast. With tasty ingredients like scallops, shrimp, crab and calamari, this chowder really delivers on the…
Discover how to cook scallops and you’ll want to make them often. Are you a seafood enthusiast, always on the lookout for new amazing seafood recipes to try out? Once you know how to cook scallops and you will be able to rustle up a great meal. I have got something you will love. In…
This grilled seafood pizza is great for seafood fans, but it does not require as much time to make as you might assume. Some seafood recipes, a lot of them in fact, require you to buy and prepare fresh seafood, which is both expensive and time-consuming, but this recipe uses tuna, imitation crab and any…
I love low carb paella nearly as much as the regular kind. When I worked in Gran Canaria I used to eat paella a lot. In fact I made friends with a local chef who used to make a special batch for me minus the peas (my pet food hate!) This rice-based delicacy was served…
Winkles are little black shellfish that look like snails. They may be enjoyed as part of a seafood platter or fruits de mer, or you can enjoy them as a snack by themselves, or with some bread and butter, as an easy winkles recipe appetizer. Another name for winkles is periwinkles, although in the UK…
Knowing how to grill mussels means you can make a delicious grilled mussels recipe in minutes. When the weather is cold, mussels steamed in the pan with white wine and parsley makes a wonderful meal, served with warm garlic bread. Then maybe follow them up with some mulled wine or hot apple cider. This is…
Plateau de fruits de mer is the French term for seafood platter, and this recipe comprises both cooked and raw seafood on a chilled platter, often on a bed of ice. If you order a fruits de mer recipe, you can expect shellfish along with bread, mayonnaise (preferably homemade) and condiments like cocktail sauce and…
Lobster tails make a real treat and, when cooked right, you can expect a succulent, tasty result with plenty of ocean flavor. Learning how to cook lobster tails is straightforward and the results are impressive. These little delicacies might not be the cheapest type of seafood in the store (far from it, usually) but once…
There are not many exact recipes in Cajun cooking, because most of it is done to taste not to measurements, and the same dish can be prepared a different way each time, even by the same chef. This makes classic Cajun food so interesting! This is because Cajun cuisine is an art form and the…
California is known for its amazing food, earmarked by a tradition of fruit, fresh leafy salads, fresh flavors, and organic dishes. There is however plenty of variety in Californian cooking, including fusion cuisine with fresh local ingredients. An attractive presentation is important in authentic California cuisine. Californians enjoy cooking with lean meats and seafood, fresh…
omTry this seafood fettuccine with lemon and dill recipe if you are out to impress. This is the perfect go-to recipe for a dinner party because it pairs seafood with pasta and it looks like a true gourmet dish on the plate, although to be honest it is really easy to put together. As well…
Crab and cream cheese are combined in this easy wonton recipe for a spectacular result. You will need softened cream cheese for these cream cheese wontons with crab so either leave the cream cheese at room temperature for a while or microwave it for 20 seconds. Feel free to be creative with the wonton wrapper…
Crab rangoon wontons are always popular at buffets and dinner parties. They make a great appetizer before a meat or poultry main course. You can garnish them with fresh dill if you like. Since dill is traditionally served with fish, this will indicate to your dinner guests that the wontons contain fish or seafood. Crab…
Pan sear scallops and you can enjoy delicious results. Pan searing scallops is so simple, and searing them without sticking is just down to ensuring your pan is hot enough when you add them, and also down to adding enough fat. I know first-hand that learning how to sear scallops without sticking can be a…
This seafood soup recipe is made from scratch, so you will get all that amazing seafood flavor you love so much. Whether you are using lobster, crab, prawns or a mixture, the flavors you can expect in every spoonful of this soup are just amazing. The better the seafood broth you use in this seafood…
Oysters are not the cheapest type of seafood but they are special and you do not have to serve a lot to each diner. Make this oysters in chive sauce recipe and you won’t regret it. Oysters are great served either cold or warm like in this delicious seafood starter recipe. You can serve this…
Fresh Spanish mussels have their own distinctive flavor and they don’t need much added to them to bring out their natural taste. Mussels and cockles are great for making appetizers, or starter recipes. Mussels steamed are great, as are mussels cooked in other ways. One of the best ways to work with this seafood is…
Light and aromatic, this Japanese scallop soup recipe is easy to make and makes a lovely appetizer, lunch or light evening meal. It can be made very quickly using whichever veggies you happen to have. The base of the Japanese scallop soup is chicken or vegetable stock and miso, then there are udon noodles and…
Mmm, crab rangoon wontons made with gyoza wrappers! I had a problem a couple days back. I was in the mood for crispy wontons and having recently bought a deep fat fryer and knowing I had some wonton skins in the freezer, I didn’t think anything could go wrong. However, the wonton wrappers were broken!…