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Shellfish Recipes including mollusks and crustaceans

The shellfish recipes include those for lobster, shrimp, crab, squid, calamari, oysters, clams, scallops, and more.
Hot Mayonnaise Glazed Scallops Recipe
If you love scallops, you will adore this easy baked scallops recipe using homemade hot mayonnaise.
Deep Fried Clams Recipe
Fried clams are easy and delicious to make at home with or without a deep fryer.
Scallops with Capers Recipe
Scallops are seared and served with an easy pan sauce flavored with wine and capers.
Spicy Steamed Clams Recipe
Hot sauce gives a little kick to delectable steamed clams with natural broth, served over garlic bread.
Marinated Clams Recipe
The acidic marinade cooks these clams, so no heat is needed.
Sweet and Sour Squid Recipe
Try this unusual but easy method for squid in a sweet and sour broth. Serve with garlic bread to sop up the juices.
Black Risotto with Calamari Recipe
The delicious risotto becomes black and flavored by the squid's own ink sac. Extended cooking tenderizes the calamari.
Beer Batter Squid Recipe
Fried calamari is a popular appetizer at restaurants. This version of fried squid uses a simple but flavorful beer batter.
Shrimp Stuffed Papaya Recipe
Papayas are stuffed with a slightly spicy and tangy shrimp salad for a refreshing lunch or appetizer.
Lobster Balls Recipe
Flavorful lobster balls may be served as an appetizer or entree.
Lobster Stock Recipe
This stock can be used in most recipes calling for fish stock or use it as a base for seafood soups or stews.
Garlic Parmesan Oyster Casserole Recipe
This fast and easy casserole is rich with the flavor of oysters, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
Oyster Chowder Recipe
If you like clam chowder, try this version using oysters, rich with cream, wine, and vegetables.
Grilled Cocoa Spiced Salmon Recipe
Cocoa, dry mustard, and flavorful spices make an interesting dry rub for barbecued fresh salmon.
Seafood Paella Recipe
Seafood, rice, vegetables, and saffron are the key ingredients in a classic paella.
Buttermilk Cornbread Shrimp Recipe
The herbed buttermilk cornbread coating on the shrimp is slightly sweet with a complementary touch of heat from spices.
Pickled Shrimp Appetizer Recipe
Pickled shrimp is an unusual appetizer that is sure to please. You may also use it as a salad topper.
Oyster Rice Stuffing Recipe
Classic oyster stuffing is updated with rice, leeks, spinach, and herbs.
Crabby Rice Pilaf Recipe
Use real crabmeat or less expensive imitation crab in this creamy and flavorful rice pilaf.
Garlic Clams with Linguine Recipe
Garlic Clams with Linguine Recipe. Garlic, onions, sun-dried tomatoes, and white wine flavor clams over linguine in this quick and easy recipe.
Ceviche Recipe
Ceviche Recipe. Marinated fish and shrimp make a fabulous topper for crisp greens as a salad or use as a dip with tortilla chips.
Lobster Ragout Recipe
Lobster Ragout Recipe. This recipe uses some vegetables that are not normally consumed in a cooked form. Delightfully different.
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe. Served as an appetizer or entree, these crab stuffed portobello mushrooms are rich and elegant.
Coconut Beer Shrimp with Sweet & Tangy Sauce Recipe
Coconut Beer Shrimp with Sweet & Tangy Sauce Recipe. Creole-seasoned shrimp is dipped in beer batter and rolled in coconut, then deep-fried.
Easy Baked Shrimp Recipe
Easy Baked Shrimp Recipe. Slightly spicy with a hint of sweetness, this shrimp recipe bakes quickly in the oven.
Swiss Salmon Omelet Recipe
Swiss Salmon Omelet Recipe. Elegant enough for dinner, smoked salmon and Swiss cheese give incredible flavor to this fast and easy omelet.
Orange Ginger Beef and Shrimp Shish Kebabs Recipe
Orange Ginger Beef and Shrimp Shish Kebabs Recipe. Shrimp and beef are marinated in an orange, ginger, then soy mixture, interwoven with bacon, and grilled to perfection.
Seafood Brochettes with Tomato-Basil Champagne Sauce Recipe
Seafood Brochettes with Tomato-Basil Champagne Sauce Recipe. Jumbo shrimp and sea scallops get royal treatment. These kebabs are oven-broiled.
Lobster and Leek Tamales Recipe
Lobster and Leek Tamales Recipe. Southwestern seafood tamales are served with a Chardonnay cream sauce and tomatillo salsa.
Crab and Artichoke Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
Crab and Artichoke Spaghetti Sauce Recipe. Marinated artichoke hearts are combined with fresh crab, spaghetti sauce, and herbs for a fast and easy pasta sauce.
Shrimp in Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe
Shrimp in Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe. Shallots, garlic, wine, tomatoes, and cream make a fabulous fresh sauce for shrimp and pasta.
Shrimp and Italian Sausage Risotto (Clay-pot) Recipe
Shrimp and Italian Sausage Risotto (Clay-pot) Recipe. Risotto is made easily in the clay cooker. This version uses a microwave, but you can adapt it for oven use.
Locke-Ober's Lobster Savannah Recipe
Locke-Ober's Lobster Savannah Recipe. Fresh lobster with a savory bread, mushroom, and seafood stuffing makes lobster Savannah a worthy effort.
Lobster Strudel with Chayote and Almonds Recipe
Lobster Strudel with Chayote and Almonds Recipe. This savory lobster strudel recipe uses pre-made phyllo dough sheets for convenience.
Lobster Fra Diavolo Recipe
Lobster Fra Diavolo Recipe. Suitable for the finest guest, lobster is cooked in an herbed and spiced tomato sauce and then flamed with brandy.
Lobster Puff Casserole Recipe
Lobster Puff Casserole Recipe. This delicious seafood dish is somewhere in between a souffle and a mousse. Elegant yet easy to make.
Crabmeat Stuffed Baked Avocado Recipe
Crabmeat Stuffed Baked Avocado Recipe. Crab in a rich cream sauce is loaded into avocado halves and then baked for a simple but elegant dish.
Crab Muffins Recipe
Crab Muffins Recipe. You can use fresh or canned crab for these delicious little seafood muffins. Crab muffin appetizers may be served warm or at room temperature.
Crab Puffs Recipe
Crab Puffs Recipe. You can use fresh or canned crab for these delicious morsels. Crab puff appetizers may be served warm or at room temperature.
Caribbean Island Lime Shrimp Recipe
Caribbean Island Lime Shrimp Recipe. Instead of paying big bucks for that name-brand lime shrimp in the freezer case, it's easy to make your own at home with a simple marinade and a flash in the pan.
Easy Baked Fresh Lobster Recipe
Easy Baked Fresh Lobster Recipe. Live lobster is stuffed and baked in the oven for a quick, easy, and elegant meal.
All Seafood Recipes
An alphabetical listing of all seafood recipes including fish, shellfish, and other ocean delights.
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Calamari Recipes
Calamari is the Italian term for squid. To preserve tenderness, cook calamari either very fast or very long. The calimari recipes include Black Risotto with Calamari, Kicked-Up Fried Calamari, Stuffed Calamari, and more.
Clam Recipes
Keep in mind that oysters, mussels, and scallops can be substituted in most clam recipes, just as most varieties of clams. The clam recipes include Baked Clam Dip, Clams Casino, Deep-Fried Clams, Manhattan Clam Chowder, New England Clambake, and more.
Crab Recipes
If you don't have access to fresh crab, canned or frozen crab may be substituted in many recipes. The crab recipes include Crab in Black Bean Sauce, Crab Cakes, Crab Pilaf, She-Crab Soup, Deviled Crab, Stone Crab Cobbler, and many more.
Lobster Recipes
Lobster is the king of the seafood crustaceans. Try such lobster recipes as Lobster Bisque, Lobster and Corn Chowder, Lobster Fra Diavolo, Lobster Fritters, Lobster Newburg, Lobster Orleans, Lobster Thermidor, and many more.
Oyster Recipes
Oysters are enjoyed both raw and cooked. Mussels and clams can be substituted for most oyster recipes. Try Oyster Chowder, Oyster Martinis with Beluga Caviar, Smoked Oyster & Rice Stuffing, and more.
Scallop Recipes
These scallop recipes use bay scallops, sea scallops, and calico scallops. Don't overcook scallops or they become tough and rubbery. Try such scallop recipes as Coquille St. Jacques, Linguine With Scallops, Pan Fried Scallops with Capers, Pumpkin and Scallop Soup, and more.
Shrimp Recipes
Shrimp is one of the most popular seafoods worldwide. As with most seafood, overcooking makes them tough and rubbery. Try such shrimp recipes as Cajun Shrimp, Caramel Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp, Prawns Sambuca, Shrimp Etouffee, Shrimp in Tomato Cream Sauce, and many more.
Squid Recipes
Squid is also known as calamari. To preserve tenderness, cook calamari either very fast or very long. The squid recipes include such delights as Squid with Ham Bernadette, Sweet and Sour Squid, Thai Squid Salad, Linguine with Squid and Clams, and more.

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