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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.
All Seafood Recipes
An alphabetical listing of all seafood recipes including fish, shellfish, and other ocean delights.
Baked Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Making baked shrimp scampi is simple using garlic, butter, bread crumbs, lemon juice, and oregano.
Beer Batter Squid Recipe
Fried calamari is a popular appetizer at restaurants. This version of fried squid uses a simple but flavorful beer batter.
Black Risotto with Calamari Recipe
The delicious risotto becomes black and flavored by the squid's own ink sac. Extended cooking tenderizes the calamari.
Bourbon Shrimp Flambe Recipe
Shrimp is flamed with bourbon and served in a tomato cream sauce for a simple but elegant dish.
Buttermilk Cornbread Shrimp Recipe
The herbed buttermilk cornbread coating on the shrimp is slightly sweet with a complementary touch of heat from spices.
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.
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.
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.
Clam Cakes with Lemon Sauce Recipe
Clam replaces crab in this clam cake recipe topped with a sweetened lemon sauce. Soy sauce gives an Oriental flair.
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.
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.
Coconut Crab Soup Recipe
Creamy crab soup is made with coconut cream and asparagus soup. It is flavored with curry powder and soy sauce.
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.
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.
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.
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe. Served as an appetizer or entree, these crab stuffed portobello mushrooms are rich and elegant.
Crabby Rice Pilaf Recipe
Use real crabmeat or less expensive imitation crab in this creamy and flavorful rice pilaf.
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.
Cucumber Caviar Oysters Recipe
Oysters are cooked on a bed of salt, peppercorns, seaweed, and cucumbers, then topped with butter sauce and caviar.
Cucumber Caviar Oysters Recipe
Red chiles, clams, and Parmesan cheese flavor this classic Arborio rice risotto.
Deep Fried Clams Recipe
Fried clams are easy and delicious to make at home with or without a deep fryer.
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.
Easy Baked Shrimp Recipe
Easy Baked Shrimp Recipe. Slightly spicy with a hint of sweetness, this shrimp recipe bakes quickly in the oven.
Fruity Rice Stuffed Clams Recipe
Cinnamon, allspice, currants, and pine nuts flavor the rice for these unique stuffed clams which are served cold.
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.
Garlic Parmesan Oyster Casserole Recipe
This fast and easy casserole is rich with the flavor of oysters, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
Grilled Cocoa Spiced Salmon Recipe
Cocoa, dry mustard, and flavorful spices make an interesting dry rub for barbecued fresh salmon.
Hot Mayonnaise Glazed Scallops Recipe
If you love scallops, you will adore this easy baked scallops recipe using homemade hot mayonnaise.
Lobster and Leek Tamales Recipe
Lobster and Leek Tamales Recipe. Southwestern seafood tamales are served with a Chardonnay cream sauce and tomatillo salsa.
Lobster Balls Recipe
Flavorful lobster balls may be served as an appetizer or entree.
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.
Lobster Ragout Recipe
Lobster Ragout Recipe. This recipe uses some vegetables that are not normally consumed in a cooked form. Delightfully different.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marinated Clams Recipe
The acidic marinade cooks these clams, so no heat is needed.
Orange Basil Mussel Stew Recipe
Mussels are served in a creamy savory broth flavored with shallots, chile, wine, basil, and wine.
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.
Oyster Chowder Recipe
If you like clam chowder, try this version using oysters, rich with cream, wine, and vegetables.
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.
Oyster Rice Stuffing Recipe
Classic oyster stuffing is updated with rice, leeks, spinach, and herbs.
Pickled Shrimp Appetizer Recipe
Pickled shrimp is an unusual appetizer that is sure to please. You may also use it as a salad topper.
Pomegranate Crab and Salmon Mousse Recipe
Pomegranate seeds give flavor and color to a seafood mousse of crab and salmon.
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.
Scallops with Capers Recipe
Scallops are seared and served with an easy pan sauce flavored with wine and capers.
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.
Seafood Paella Recipe
Seafood, rice, vegetables, and saffron are the key ingredients in a classic paella.
Seafood Pasta Chowder Recipe
Crab and shrimp are the stars of this creamy chowder with mushrooms, green onions, spices, and red wine. Serve with crusty bread.
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.
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 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.
Shrimp Stuffed Edam Cheese Recipe
A round of Edam cheese is stuffed with a shrimp, cherry, caper, and savory vegetable stuffing, then baked to perfection.
Shrimp Stuffed Papaya Recipe
Papayas are stuffed with a slightly spicy and tangy shrimp salad for a refreshing lunch or appetizer.
Spicy Steamed Clams Recipe
Hot sauce gives a little kick to delectable steamed clams with natural broth, served over garlic bread.
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.
Stone Crab Cobbler Recipe
Stone crab is cooked with shallots, tomatillos, corn, chile, spices, coconut, and rum, then topped with a coconut and lime cobbler crust.
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.
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.
Trout Jerky Recipe
Even fish makes good jerky. Soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, and garlic flavor this trout jerky.

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