I don't know about you, but eating heaps of seafood on Christmas Eve has most definitely become my favorite family tradition. Eating fish around the holiday season isn't new, and it's most common occurrence originated in Sicily with the Feast of the Seven Fishes.
Whether you're in full on feast mode, or just looking for some elegant appetizers to add your menu, tis the season for seafood!
Boiled Lobster with Lemon Garlic Butter
Is there anything better than fresh lobster dunked in garlic butter? Definitely not. Now, you can make it at home without being intimidated. Try and get the liveliest lobsters you can, and make sure you keep them in the coldest part of your fridge until you're ready to eat. Boiling and making the garlic butter couldn't be easier.
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White Wine Mussels Recipe
Mussels steamed in white wine sauce is a classic dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion. The combination of tender, succulent mussels and a flavorful broth made with white wine, garlic, shallots, tomato, and herbs is absolutely delicious and sure to impress your guests.
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Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter and Capers
Seared scallops are light, delicate, and delicious - perfect for any special occasion. Or a Friday night when you've got a good Chardonnay. This recipe is super easy, and comes together in about ten minutes. Win-win-win!
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Smoked Salmon Pasta with Crispy Capers
This indulgent, decadent and flavor packed smoked salmon pasta is such a comforting treat at the end of the day. It's elegant enough that you can serve it to guests, but easy enough you can make it for two at the end of a busy work week. Pair with a bottle of crisp Chardonnay and you've got a gourmet meal at home that feels special any time of the year.
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Seared Ahi Tuna with a Sesame Crust
This ahi tuna is seared in a flavorful sesame crust to a perfect rare temperature. It's delicious, beautiful, and so satisfying!
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Quick and Easy Tuna Tartare
Tuna tartare is light, full of flavor, and super impressive to make for family and friends. This is definitely one to add to any entertaining menu! I'm using wonton wrappers as a serving vessel here, but you can definitely serve this with crackers or crostini as well.
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Shrimp Scampi (Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta)
Shrimp scampi is a classic beloved pasta dish. It's easy, flavorful, and so satisfying. The perfect dish for any time of year, but definitely tastes amazing if you want something that *feels* light during the summer months.
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Lobster Pasta with Champagne Cream Sauce
Lobster pasta is rich, luxurious and oh-so-decadent. Take it over the top with this champagne cream sauce for your next date night.
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Fresh Oyster Mignonette with Champagne and Blood Orange
This fresh and sweet champagne mignonette is perfect for those who are new to the world of oysters. It's a great balance between salty and sweet, and leaves out the raw shallot which can be a bit harsh tasting on the palate. This is a great recipe for happy hour on a Friday evening!
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Lobster Ravioli with Whipped Mascarpone & Brown Butter Sauce
This meal is worthy of a 5-star restaurant experience, but it takes some leg work to get it going. It's so delicious, rich, and perfectly balanced - perfect for any special occasion, any time of the year. Pair with a buttery glass of Chardonnay, and you're good to go.
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Lobster Ravioli Sauce
It takes a special sauce to be able to hold up to, but not overpower the delicate sweetness of lobster ravioli. This is that sauce. Lightly flavored with garlic, shallot, white wine, tomato and lemon, it strikes the perfect balance for the ultimate luxury dish.
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Pan-Seared Halibut with Roasted Fennel and Grapefruit Salsa
Light, bright, and totally delicious, this is such a great meal for a special occasion dinner or lunch - and it will leave you feeling clean and healthy afterwards. The flavors here marry well together, and the meaty texture but clean taste of the halibut stands up well to the fennel and the grapefruit.
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The Best Crispy Fried Oysters (Tempura-Style)
Briny flavored with a light-as-air texture, these fried oysters are going to become your new favourite appetizer. Pair with my chipotle aioli and they make the perfect dish year-round for something to snack on before dinner.
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Dip For Shrimp (plus Shrimp Recipe)
These four dips for shrimp will go well with pretty much any type of shrimp you want to serve. Feel free to try them out with other foods too, like chicken or fish! They're super versatile, and definitely deserve a place in your kitchen.
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Spanish Mussels with Chorizo and Smoked Paprika
Spanish mussels are so special because of their bold flavors: chorizo, tomato, smoked paprika and more. The best part is you get a high impact meal for low effort in the kitchen, making them perfect for entertaining.
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Hi, I'm Cara! I'm a food writer, journalist, and recipe developer. I'm obsessed good food, good wine, good cocktails and entertaining. I've picked up a few tips over the years, and love sharing them with others.
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