Conch Fritters
This recipe for conch fritters with a delicious dipping sauce is a traditional Bahamian recipe. Conch is a wonderful shellfish that is delicious but so hard to find outside of the Bahamas. These fritters are great as an appetizer, finger food, or as a very tasty hors d'oeuvre to accompany your favorite tropical drink! Read More
Authentic Vietnamese Spring Rolls
These Vietnamese fried spring rolls are a recipe I learned while traveling through Vietnam. The ingredients are relatively simple and easy to find in any grocery store. I've cooked this several times since returning, and it's always been a hit. They taste great with dipping sauce. Read More
Jamaican Saltfish Fritters
Jamaican fritters are a popular appetizer in Jamaica. Just stamp them out in the kitchen, take some for the road and go! Salt cod can be prepared the day before for a quicker cook time. These are also good served with a spicy dipping sauce. Read More
Baked Maryland Lump Crab Cakes
These baked crab cakes are authentic Maryland-style crab cakes. Many people claim to make a true Maryland crab cake, but I have lived by the Chesapeake Bay on Kent Island, MD, nearly my whole life and can say that this recipe with all lump meat with almost no filler tastes incredible! Read More
Coconut Shrimp
These coconut shrimp are rolled in a coconut beer batter before frying. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce — I use orange marmalade, mustard, and horseradish mixed to taste for a dipping sauce. Read More
Smoked Fish Dip
I think this fish dip recipe is world-class and puts most others to shame! It is served in several prominent restaurants on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Serve with crackers, lemon or lime wedges, and capers. Read More
Spanish Garlic Shrimp Gambas al Ajillo
Gambas al ajillo are on every Spanish restaurant menu — for good reason! It's a dish of shrimp cloaked in garlic-infused olive oil with smoky hints of paprika and a touch of sweetness from sherry. Make sure you have all your ingredients together before you head to the stove since, start to finish, this cooks in mere minutes. It's great for a tapas party since you can prep everything ahead of time. Just spoon the shrimp and sauce over toasted bread and sprinkle more cayenne and parsley on top to enjoy. Read More
Air Fryer Calamari
This calamari air fryer recipe lets you enjoy crispy calamari guilt-free! Serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges if desired. Read More
Rockin Oysters Rockefeller
Oysters Rockefeller is a rich seafood appetizer. This recipe adds three types of cheese to the creamy sauce for an even more decadent version of the classic. Read More
Crab Rangoon
This crab Rangoon is said to be the closest to the Rangoon served at a certain Asian food chain. This favorite appetizer can also be deep-fried instead of baked. Read More
TikTok Shrimp Sushi Bake Cups
We swapped in shrimp for salmon in this take on the viral TikTok sushi bake trend. These are great appetizers to serve at a cocktail party, as well as a meal with a light cucumber salad on the side. If you aren't a fan of nori, try these using wonton wrappers instead. Read More
Air Fryer Spicy Salmon Bites with Avocado Lime Sauce
These air fryer spicy salmon bites with avocado sauce feel so fancy for home cooking. Simple skinless salmon bites only take 5 minutes in the air fryer, and are topped with a homemade avocado lime sauce using cottage cheese as a base. Read More
Seafood Skillet Dip
This seafood skillet dip is a dip you won't stop eating. Cream cheese, mixed with light seasoning, fresh shrimp, lump crab, salmon, and Colby-Jack cheese is baked in a skillet and served warm with chips, crackers, or lightly toasted bread. Read More
Oysters Casino
Oysters casino are a wonderfully decadent appetizer. Serve with a mignonette and a simple salad. Read More
Smoked Salmon Mousse
This salmon mousse is a great way to serve a gourmet treat to your guests. Pipe it onto cucumber slices, or spread it on your favorite crackers, bread, veggies — whatever you like! Read More
Best Ever Crab Cakes
These crab cakes are easy to make and the best I've ever eaten! Serve with coarse mustard on the plate or your favorite mustard sauce. Read More
Bagna Cauda
A family friend made bagna cauda for me and it has been my favorite dipping sauce since. If you like garlic, you'll love this! It's traditionally served warm with crusty Italian bread, endive, or roasted potatoes on Christmas Eve. Read More
Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
I prepare this refreshing shrimp cocktail for my family a lot during the hot summer days. Being a Mexican family, we always add Mexican hot sauce (such as Valentina® or Tapatio®) and serve with saltine crackers on the side. The trick is to start with well-chilled shrimp, ketchup, and tomato juice cocktail so it can be ready after only chilling 1 hour in the fridge. Top with additional hot sauce and avocado slices if desired. Enjoy! Read More
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
These tasty crab-stuffed mushrooms are seasoned with thyme, oregano, and savory. Choose good-sized mushrooms for this appetizer, about 2 inches across. Just wipe them clean with a damp towel. Read More
Easy Tuna Patties
These tuna patties are delicious dipped in ketchup, mustard, or hot sauce. They are also great served as a hot sandwich. Read More
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
These bacon-wrapped scallops are an easy appetizer to make with just three ingredients, and they taste extremely delicious! Read More
Smoked Salmon Sushi Roll
Homemade salmon roll made with sushi rice, nori, and smoked salmon. This is a very basic and easy recipe for making sushi. It might take a while to learn how to make a perfect roll, but you'll have fun trying! Add wasabi (Japanese horseradish) for a good kick! Read More
Taramosalata
Taramosalata is a classic Greek appetizer made with fish roe, soaked bread, olive oil, and lemon juice. Satisfyingly delicious, this wonderful, slightly pink dip is perfect served on pita bread as part of a meze platter or a tasty lunch with some olives and a salad on the side. Read More
Crab Rangoon in the Air Fryer
Crab rangoon turn extra crispy when cooked in the air fryer. Filled with crab, cream cheese, and spices these little crab puffs are a tasty Chinese-American treat. Read More
Garlic Shrimp Aguachile
If you like sushi, sashimi, ceviche, or fish crudo, or even if you just like beautiful, delicious, easy things to make, this garlic shrimp aguachile is for you. Aguachile, or “chile water,” uses lime juice to “cook” the shrimp, or, if served immediately, to just make the shrimp taste fabulous. And you are going to serve it on tortilla chips, so if you weren't tempted already, now you certainly are. Read More
Best Ever Ceviche
This sea bass ceviche is a juicy freshness overload and truly the best ceviche I've ever had. The flavors are bright, slightly salty, with a kick of heat and a bit of sweetness. Cold and crunchy with tender fish and creamy avocado, the textures are very well balanced. The mango adds a delightful sweet burst. Read More
Oysters Bienville
Oysters Bienville are baked oysters, smothered in a delicious sauce of bacon, shrimp, and mushrooms, topped with bread crumbs and fresh herbs. If you can’t quite do raw oysters, try this dish—I love to serve it as an appetizer. Plan on about 2 oysters per person. To save time, you may buy shucked oysters. Place 2 oysters each in a small buttered ramekin and omit the rock salt. Read More
Salmon Croquettes
These crispy salmon croquettes are made with fresh salmon, but they cook quickly. The filling has onion, red bell pepper, and fresh parsley which adds so much flavor. Delicious as an appetizer with tartar sauce for dipping. Read More
Shrimp Cocktail Cream Cheese Dip
This creamy layered shrimp dip with cocktail sauce and green onions looks so pretty! I like to sprinkle some sliced black olives on top for a nice flavor twist. It's always a favorite at parties. Read More
The Best Smoked Salmon Dip
This smoked salmon dip is so soft and creamy that it also works as a spread. It's mixed with cream cheese, fresh herbs, and seasonings for the perfect way to stretch pricey smoked salmon! Read More
Wasabi Shrimp Sushi Cups
These wasabi shrimp sushi cups are perfect for you if rolling sushi is not in your wheelhouse. Certainly filling a muffin cup is! Prepare sushi rice according to the package instructions, but do not fluff—the success of this dish depends on very sticky rice. Use a silicone muffin pan, if you have one. While the rice cooks, prepare the filling ingredients. Read More
Gefilte Fish
My mother-in-law made these oval gefilte fish balls every Passover and Rosh Hashanah. They were always delicious! The best legacy she left was to teach her sons how to do it, and in turn, they would teach their wives and then the next generation. This has been passed down, and today, it is still appreciated as the Mintz family gefilte fish. Read More
Creole Pot Pies
Celebrate Mardi Gras with these individual Creole flavored pot pies made with Andouille sausage, shrimp, crabmeat, bell peppers, tomatoes, and puff pastry. Read More
Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos
These bang bang shrimp tacos take bang bang flavor to the next level. Fried shrimp is tossed in spicy mayo, sweet chili-Sriracha sauce, and nestled into tacos with crunchy red cabbage, onion, and avocado. Read More
Trader Joe Lobster Casserole
This lobster casserole takes advantage of Trader Joe's convenient frozen langostino tails and ready-made lobster bisque. It is a delicious, creamy, cheesy rich penne pasta casserole, absolutely fantastic and pretty easy to put together. Read More
Whole Grilled Trout
Whole grilled trout is stuffed with lemon slices, garlic, and fresh herbs, then cooked directly on grill grates for flavorful, flaky, tender fish with tasty crispy skin. Read More
Italian Style No Mayo Tuna Salad
This Italian style tuna salad without mayo is delicious served on crusty bread with a drizzle of EVOO. Read More
Grilled Salmon with Chimichurri
This grilled salmon with chimichurri pairs a rich, fatty grilled salmon with tangy, bold, herbal chimichurri sauce, made in a blender. Read More
Sardine Dip
Sardine dip may sound unusual, but this recipe will make you a believer. It is yummy and your guests will love it. Serve it with crackers, crostini, or bread. Read More
Spicy Salmon Roll Shaken Cucumber Salad
Try this fun and easy "shaken" cucumber salad with smoked salmon, Sriracha hot sauce, and everything bagel seasoning -- all the ingredients are tossed in a jar and shaken for easy prep. Read More
Beetlejuice Inspired Shrimp Cocktail
This Beetlejuice-inspired shrimp cocktail is a perfect appetizer for any occasion. The spicy homemade aioli is what sets this shrimp cocktail apart from all the rest. Read More
Grilled Halibut Foil Packs
Grilling halibut in foil packets keeps the fish moist and tender. It also prevents the delicate fillets from breaking apart on the grill.We like this with a simple green salad and some crusty bread. Read More
Low Country Shrimp and Potato Salad
This Low Country shrimp and potato salad is treated just like a shrimp boil. You cook everything—potatoes, eggs, and shrimp—in a seasoned broth. Show up at your next party with this yellow potato salad with shrimp in it—weird, maybe, but delicious. It’s best served very cold. Read More
Coconut Curry Salmon with Broccoli
This coconut curry salmon with broccoli uses Thai red chili paste for beautiful color and depth of flavor. You can make it spicier by using hot curry powder on the filets, and extra red pepper flakes in the sauce. We like this served in a bowl with rice. Use riced cauliflower for an extra serving of veggies, if you prefer. Read More
Harvest Salmon Bowls
For these salmon harvest bowls, broccoli and Brussels sprouts are roasted on a sheet pan with salmon, then served in a bowl with quinoa, feta, cranberries, and pistachios, a perfect bowl of fall flavors. Read More
Mango Shrimp Ceviche
This mango shrimp ceviche is the perfect summer dish. With crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes and mango, jalapeno, and lime juice, it's light, full of flavor, and a great combination of sweet and heat. Read More
Smoked Mackerel Beets Apples and Bread Crisps
Smoked mackerel, a Scandinavian standby, packs plenty of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Combined with beets, apples, and bread crisps it makes a healthy snack. Read More
Mediterranean Baked Fish
This Mediterranean baked fish brings more fish to your diet in a satisfying, tasty way, with fish filets baked in a wonderful Mediterranean combination of tomatoes, olives, spinach, wine, and cream. Prepare some fettuccine, rice, or orzo while the fish bakes to serve alongside. Read More
Shrimp Ramen Stir Fry
This shrimp ramen stir fry, loaded with vegetables and made with a delicious sauce instead of the seasoning packet, is a budget-friendly meal for one. Read More
Tuna Melt Nachos
These tuna melt nachos bring the best tuna melt sandwich components to everyone's favorite sports-watching season appetizer: nachos. You are really going to love these. Read More