Seafood/4 recipes

Cajun shrimp pasta salad loaded with boiled shrimp, hard-boiled eggs, elbow macaroni, black olives, and dill pickles. A crowd-sized cold salad built for potlucks and family reunions.

Baked garlic shrimp coated in seasoned bread crumbs with five cloves of garlic, fresh parsley, and olive oil. A 40-minute Italian-American main with a crispy crust and tender pink interior.

Sole fillets wrapped around tender carrot strips and topped with buttery herb stuffing, baked until flaky. An elegant fish dinner that looks fancy but takes under 40 minutes.

Kalamarakia is classic Greek fried squid dusted in flour and pan-fried in olive oil, then finished with white wine and fresh lemon juice. A simple taverna-style appetizer ready in 30 minutes.

Lulas rechadas (Portuguese stuffed squid) filled with ham, hard-boiled eggs, rice, and parsley, then baked under tomatoes. A classic Iberian seafood dish with hearty, savory stuffing.

Crispy fried crab croquettes seasoned with cayenne, white pepper, and garlic, served with a cream of wine sauce. Old-school Southern entertaining at its finest.

Calamaria Gemista: traditional Greek stuffed squid filled with rice, pine nuts, currants, and fresh herbs, then slow-simmered in wine and tomatoes until fork-tender.

Classic shrimp divan with tender broccoli, plump shrimp, and a cheesy cream of celery sauce baked under buttery golden crumbs. This retro casserole is comfort food at its finest, ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of hands-on work.

Shrimp lo mein stir-fried with bean sprouts, chives, ginger, and garlic in an oyster sauce and soy sauce glaze. A fast wok dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Shrimp stuffed mushrooms with tarragon, cracker crumbs, and a buttered breadcrumb topping baked golden. A classic seafood appetizer that fills 24 caps in 35 minutes.

Caribbean-spiced grilled shrimp served on charred sugar cane with a fresh mango lime salsa spiked with ginger, coriander, and molasses. A tropical showstopper in 35 minutes.

A classic Thai hot and sour shrimp soup (Tom Yum Goong) with lemongrass, galangal, coriander root, lime juice, fish sauce, and red chilies. Fragrant, spicy, and ready in 30 minutes.

Pan-fried red snapper fillets in a brown butter sauce with garlic, lemon juice, and parsley. Restaurant-quality fish dinner ready in under 25 minutes.

Fresh oysters on the half shell topped with a puréed shallot and red wine vinegar mignonette. Only 3 ingredients for an elegant raw bar appetizer at home.

Creamed oysters in a silky butter-and-cream sauce with a hit of nutmeg, lemon, and paprika, spooned over hot buttered toast. A classic East Coast seafood supper from the New England playbook.

Savory shrimp and Gruyere cheesecake on a buttery cracker crust, baked silky with sauteed shrimp and peppers, then chilled and served with warm Italian tomato sauce. A make-ahead party appetizer that wows.