Shellfish Recipes

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...

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...

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...

Crabs routinely shed their hard shells as they grow. A fragile, soft shell develops beneath the hard shell. As the hard shell cracks and loosens, the crab leaves it behind, revealing a new, soft...

While oysters can be enjoyed raw, they are also easily incorporated in a variety of delicious dishes. This makes them an incredibly versatile ingredient in everything from Oysters Rockefeller to...

There is no better seafood than steamed oysters and clams. Learn how to steam both here, whether you're feeding a crowd or just yourself. This will prepare you, so invite friends, relatives and...

Nothing is as decadent as fresh steamed lobster. Removing the vein from the tail is a necessary evil but can be done in one quick motion.

Ever wonder how to prepare fresh shrimp for freezing? It's actually not as hard as you think. This article will teach you to prepare shrimp for freezing. Let's face it, you never know who may...

Given what you'll pay per-pound, it's best to get fresh shrimp into the freezer as soon as you get them home. You wouldn't want to waste one delicate morsel because you didn't store them properly!...

Ever have steamed crabs and you don’t know how to eat them? I believe that every child on the East Coast is taught to eat a steamed crab at an early age. Do not be intimidated by that crab,...

Crab legs are a great dish, but many people do not know how to crack the legs, preventing them from enjoying them at home. Opening crab legs can be tricky but is not an impossible job. Once you...

Butterflying shelled shrimp is an easy way to change their appearance and texture. Read on to learn how to butterfly shrimp.

You can purchase fresh shellfish, but you need to clean it and remove its shell before you can eat it. There are different techniques you must use to prepare different types of shellfish for...

Many people believe that the best way to kill a lobster is to throw it in a pot of boiling water and hope it dies quickly. This camp believes the boiling method reduced toughness of the meat....

An abalone is a large sea snail from the Haliotis genus. About 100 to 130 species exist worldwide, including hybrids, but only a few species are normally eaten. The red abalone is the only species...

Soft-shell clams are the easiest to shuck, but once you get the hang of it, shucking any type becomes easy.

Broiling cooks the lobster quickly and browns the meat a little, which plain boiling doesn't.

How do you get a fresh abalone out of its beautiful shell? Here's all you need to know to attack the challenging task. Keep in mind the sweet rewards.