Lobster Mac and Cheese with Gruyere
Tender lobster tail meat folded into a silky gruyere and cheddar sauce, topped with buttery panko and baked until bubbly. It is the dish I make when I want a holiday table to go quiet for a moment.
Seafood
Easy seafood recipes: shrimp, salmon, mussels, clams, scallops and holiday fish dishes.
Arroz de Marisco (Portuguese Seafood Rice)
Portugal’s beloved brothy seafood rice, simmered in a garlicky tomato, pepper and white wine broth with shrimp, clams and mussels and finished with fresh cilantro.
Grilled Shrimp with Taramasalata and Greek Salad
Lemon, garlic and oregano grilled shrimp served over a swoosh of creamy homemade taramasalata with a crunchy cucumber, tomato and herb salad.
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How to Build a Seafood Tower at Home
Everything you need to build a restaurant-style seafood tower at home: what to buy, how to cook and chill each shellfish, three easy sauces and how to keep it all safely on ice.
Seafood Crepe Cake with Smoked Salmon and Crab
Thin chive crepes stacked with lemony dill cream cheese, smoked salmon and sweet crab, chilled until firm and sliced into elegant wedges for a holiday brunch or party.
Venetian Baked Scallops in the Shell (Capesante)
Sweet sea scallops tucked into their shells, topped with garlicky lemon breadcrumbs and broiled for five minutes, the elegant Venetian appetizer that takes twenty minutes start to finish.
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Salmon Wellington with Spinach and Herb Cream Cheese
A whole salmon fillet layered with lemony spinach and herb cream cheese, wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked until golden. An elegant, make-ahead main course for Christmas and special dinners.
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Crab Lasagna with Leeks and Creamy Béchamel
A creamy white crab lasagna with sweet lump crab, slow-cooked leeks, a lemon and nutmeg béchamel, mozzarella and Parmesan. Make it ahead for Christmas Eve or a special Sunday dinner.
Shrimp Cocktail with Creamy Yogurt Marie Rose Sauce
Juicy poached shrimp served in glasses over crisp lettuce, cucumber and avocado with a creamy, tangy yogurt Marie Rose dressing. A lighter take on the classic prawn cocktail that you can prep ahead.
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Miso Glazed Cedar Plank Salmon (Grill or Oven)
A whole salmon fillet roasted on a soaked cedar plank and brushed with a sweet, savory miso glaze. Works on the grill or in the oven, with soaking tips, temperatures and serving ideas.