Shellfish Recipes

Although barbecuing oysters may sound more complicated than grilling meat, they can actually be a more hands-off process because they don't require flipping or guesswork. As soon as the oyster...

Shellfish, eaten raw or cooked, are high in protein, rich in vitamins and minerals. They are also naturally low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Clams, especially the littleneck kind is...

Prawns can be a delicious and healthy edition to your cooking repertoire, but they require a bit of work to prepare before use. The terms prawn and shrimp are sometimes used interchangeably by...

You can have your own seaside-inspired party by steaming large amounts of clams and blue crabs. While the clams need preparation and cleaning several hours before cooking, once readied, the clams...

Dungeness crab is a medium-sized crustacean, 6 to 10 inches across, native to the U.S. West Coast. It is highly regarded in culinary circles for its full, almost buttery, flavor, but eating one...

Grilled shrimp combines the taste of seafood with the flavor of the open grill. Basting the shrimp while grilling locks in moisture and adds flavor. Propane or coal grills will both work. It...

Fried shrimp and scallops go well together. Each has its own texture and taste. Use a fish fry to add spices. Fish fry comes in various flavors. Buy it spicy, medium or hot. If you can't find fish...

Follow these instructions and you will be cooking Snow Crab Legs in no time. The frozen crab legs you bought are probably already cooked. That is why the Snow Crab Legs have the red color to them...

There are several ways to cook fresh shrimp for a seafood feast. Enjoy shrimp with a splash of lemon juice, or spice it up with some Tabasco sauce or Cajun seasoning. Shrimp cooks quickly, so take...

Blue crabs are scavengers, they eat almost anything that crosses their path. Due to this, they must be cooked in accordance with FDA guidelines in order to be safe to eat. The North Carolina blue...

Shrimp is one of the easiest seafood items to cook; it's simple to do and requires only a little preparation time. There are several ways to cook fresh shrimp. Boiling, grilling and frying are...

Alaskan king crab is an American delicacy unsurpassed in its rich, sweet flavor. Unless you reside in Alaska, frozen legs that you find in stores are precooked and then frozen for shipment and...

Pulled from the ocean coasts around the globe since antiquity, oysters are a diet staple to some and a delicacy to others. Filter-feeding bi-valves, oysters grow on the ocean floor in large...

A common favorite in New England, clams have become a common seafood item in many areas of the country. Inside their shell, clams are apt for baking, steaming, and grilling. Shucked from their...

Blue crabs are known for their sweet taste and heavy texture. Although they are common from Texas to Massachusetts, they are most prevalent in the warm Gulf of Mexico waters off of Louisiana. The...

For some cooks, the thought of cooking a live lobster can be a bit intimidating. In reality, cooking live lobsters is very easy, and even the novice cook can handle the task.

Pasta vongole is a traditional dish that originated along the Amalfi Coast in Italy, and it is a perfect pasta dish for warm summer days. While some traditional recipes call for canned clams, most...

Smoked oysters are a delicacy that will satisfy either as an appetizer or an entree, in sufficient quantity. Store-bought smoked oysters are typically packed in a metal tin like sardines and are...

Alaskan king crab legs are highly prized throughout the world for their mild, sweet, delicate flavor and tender, rich, succulent texture. When accompanied with a dish of hot, melted butter,king...

Maybe it's just me but it seems that mussels are enjoying a surge in popularity in this country. At a seafood restaurant recently I noticed that 6 of every 10 tables had people enjoying a big...

Oysters on the half shell is a seafood delicacy. It is a dish classy enough to be served in fine restaurants and causal enough to be served at backyard cookouts on the beach. Oysters on the half...

If you have ever cooked oysters yourself, you know that one of the hardest parts is getting the oyster shell open, otherwise know as shucking. Although the mechanics of shucking an oyster are not...

Oysters are a favorite shellfish that can be eaten raw, steamed or fried. Although often ordered at restaurants, you can easily buy live oysters and cook them yourself at home. If you are...

Lobster is one of the greatest seafood delicacies available. And whether you are cooking lobster at your home or simply selecting one at a restaurant, you know that the process of picking out a...

Make homemade cocktail sauce and save money. Planning on having shrimp or other seafood but you don't have a jar of cocktail sauce? No problem! This easy shrimp seafood cocktail sauce will be...

Wondering how to store your leftover blue crabs? Or your just caught live blue crabs? Read below to find out how.

Make a delicious beer batter early in the day, and when it's time for dinner, preparing easy fried shrimp takes only moments. The fried shrimp will be so delicious that your guests will never know...

This is an old recipe that my great aunt from Saginaw made us when we visited on holidays and special anniversaries. Rich and luxurious ingredients and a taste that I quickly grew to love. This...

If you are a crab or seafood lover, then you know that crab is one of the best foods the ocean provides. If you've ever wanted to steam your own crab but didn't know how, then read on. By...

Fried clams are a regional treat in New England. Many New Englanders, who have moved away dream of, crave and would die for a box of fried Clams! They are that good. You can also make a clam roll...

I love eating blue crab but cooking live crabs at home is an absolute hassle. If you leave them to die then the meat changes form and becomes tasteless. It is hard to cook them while they are...

This is a little bit of a time consuming recipe, but so worth it.

There is only one true way to tell a male from a female lobster. The eggs or roe from the female lobsters may not be preffered.

Wrapped in bacon, lightly grilled or sautéed in a saffron sauce, sea scallops are one of the most delectable of all shellfish.

One of my favorite summer dishes is shrimp scampi with lots of butter and garlie. Below is my recipe on how to make Shrimp Scampi under the broiler.

I make this dish occasionally for friends. It must be really good becuase I have no fewer than five requests for the recipe each time I make it.

Looking for an elegant meal for that special occasion, try this Lobster Risotto, rich creamy and delicious.

Crab is a treat that many people enjoy. These creatures from the sea taste good straight up, in crab cakes, crab corn chowder, stuffed mushrooms or whatever your favorite crab dish may be. But...

This is an easy yet elegant meal to serve on those special occasions.

Oysters are bivalve ocean mollusks found in the wild worldwide, but they also are now one of the most commonly farmed shellfish. According to The Nibble, an online specialty food magazine, an...

The largest recorded male and female red king crab weighed in at a whopping 10.5 and 24 pounds, respectively. The male measured nearly 5 feet across in leg span. These crabs, often referred to...

Boiling crab legs only serves to wash away the crab's natural flavors and trying to stuff King Crab legs into a traditional steamer is typically way more trouble than it's worth. Re-purposing your...

Lots of people love shrimp but hate the task of peeling them! Growing up near the Gulf of Mexico has afforded me much practice with peeling these tasty morsels. Read on, and I will share with...

You will learn how to steam crab legs and prepare a wonderful bottom-of-the-ocean meal. Continue reading to find out how.

Crab Bisque: Follow the next steps and you will be on your way to an unusually delicious and easy - to - make crab bisque.

Like my article on How to Shop for Fish at your Supermarket, here are some tips on Shellfish.

A very easy and elegant meal that can be prepared in no time.

King crab is one of the most celebrated sea foods in the world, even earning its own notoriety thanks to "The Deadliest Catch" reality television show. King crab legs are a delicacy, but the key...

Lobster is considered a favorite to seafood lovers, and it is simple to make. Lobster can be boiled, steamed or baked. Grilling is another possibility, but this type of cooking is reserved for...

Scallops are bivalve shellfish that are sold when they are fresh or frozen, and are purchased based upon their size and type. Several methods can be used to prepare these bivalves. For any cooking...