Appetizers & snacks, Shellfish Recetas

CEVICHE! ~ Costa Rican Style

My buddy, Ed, of Puerto Rican descent, spent his time in the Air Force in Central and South America. Ed's favorite dish: ceviche! He tells endless…

Flavorful Grilled Shrimp

This is a classic grilled shrimp recipe originally from Craig Clairborne's NYT cookbook, then adapted by Ina Garten, and then finally perfected by…

Cioppino

An Italian seafood soup, featuring "catch of the day" fresh ingredients

Scallops in Scallion Nests

This is an attractive, flavorful dish, ideal as the first course for an elegant dinner. The scallions, which are cooked briefly in boiling water and…

Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Mango Sauce

This was a real treat. It reminded me of delicious passed appetizer I had at a wedding reception a few years…

Curry Cream Mussels

Baby Clams á la "Bulhão Pato"

A very good and quick appetizer for those who like the taste of sea. Cook it for an informal meal as it is better eaten with your fingers. Choose…

Classic Crab Cakes | Old Fashioned Crab Crab Cakes

For seriously tasty crab cakes,we need just crab and a little seasoning. 90% crab and 10% seasoning is what…

Clams steamed in white wine and garlic

Picture it... warm summer night at ther jersey shore. Spent all day at the beach, you come home shower and put…

Baked Stuffed Clams

These make a great appetizer, or serving a couple they make a nice dinner, and occasionally to make them truly elegant I top them with Hollandaise…

Ginataang Hipon (Prawns with Coconut Milk)

A tasty prawns recipe that I love. The thick coconut milk makes the dish very enticing to eat.

Shrimp & Crab Egg Rolls

The kids got a nice surprise last weekend when they were allowed to help me make some seafood egg rolls. It's a major high for them since we rarely…

Crab Salad in Lettuce Cups

Light crab salad dressed up with avocado, parsley, cocktail sauce & a lemon wedge served in a butter lettuce cup to make it finger-friendly.

Mussels Manhattan

A classic Manhattan is a fine drink, and our home bar is always well-stocked with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters during the winter months (all…

MUSSELS WITH FENNEL

After all of that tequila in the summer, it's time to return to the bulky sweaters and put away the flip-flops. Actually, we don't wear flip flops…