412 shellfish recipes

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.

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.

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.

Shell-on shrimp marinated in lemon juice and peanut oil, grilled over hot coals, and served with a sweet soy-brown sugar dipping sauce. A hands-on, peel-and-eat barbecue shrimp that's all about summer.

Lobster and mango cocktail with Cognac-spiked mayo sauce, Belgian endive, and fresh chives. An elegant make-ahead appetizer served in chilled glasses.

Char-broiled shrimp skewers marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic and fresh parsley, then grilled over hot coals and basted until smoky and just opaque. A simple six-ingredient cookout classic.

Scalloped lobster baked in cream with mustard, lemon, and buttered bread crumbs. A classic New England-style lobster casserole with a golden, crunchy topping.

Cajun crawfish fettuccine in a rich cream sauce with onion, celery, scallions, and a kick of cayenne. A Louisiana-style pasta dinner ready in 25 minutes.

Oven-baked coconut shrimp with a triple-dip coating of egg, flour, and shredded coconut. Crispy outside, juicy inside, no deep frying required. Ready in 40 minutes.

A cloud-light shrimp souffle with dry mustard, tarragon, lemon zest, and Parmesan rising tall and golden from its dish. Impressive to serve and easier to make than you'd think.

Classic crabmeat au gratin baked in a buttery cream sauce with sauteed vegetables, egg yolks, and a golden cheddar crust. Rich, bubbly, and pure Louisiana comfort.

Mini crawfish pies with a buttery cream filling spiked with cayenne, baked in flaky tart shells. Louisiana party food that freezes for up to two weeks ahead.

Shrimp Chippewa: plump shrimp and mushrooms sautéed in garlic butter, then simmered in a rich chicken stock thickened with more butter. Served in a soup plate with crusty French bread.

Shrimp in garlic sauce baked in a vermouth, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and parsley marinade. Prawns marinate for an hour then bake until pink and translucent. A Spanish-style garlic shrimp with bright, herby flavors.

Panko shrimp: Japanese-style deep-fried shrimp in a crisp, shatteringly light breadcrumb coat. Served with lemon wedges and soy sauce for dipping. A hot appetizer that stays crunchy even at room temperature.

Buttery crawfish mashed potatoes with garlic, chives, and heavy cream folded with a pound of crawfish tails. A Louisiana-style side dish that can steal the spotlight from any main course.