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An Ocean of Possibilities: Healthy Seafood Recipes From Around the World

Leta Shy — Fri, 25 May 2012 01:45:55 PDT

Memorial Day is almost here, and for many, that means celebrating with a barbecue featuring quintessentially American foods like burgers and hot dogs. But if you're looking for something light and flavorful that doesn't belong in a bun, here are five grilled seafood recipes from around the world to add to your festivities!

How I Learned to Love Tuna

Lizzie Fuhr — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:01:24 PDT

Growing up, I never went through a picky stage, and today there is nothing that I wouldn't taste - except for one fishy thing. As a small child, my mother claims I gorged on tuna fish with no hesitation, but for some inexplicable reason, things took a very different turn. It's been a family mystery ever since.

I recently moved in with a new roommate and felt confident that, when it came to all things kitchen, I had covered all the bases with her: sharing food is a necessity for me (labeling containers just seems so sad and weird), if there are dishes in the sink, just do them (it all evens out eventually), and depending on the week, I call for Indian takeout an embarrassing amount of times.

Then it happened. I walked into the apartment postwork one rainy night and saw my roommate cooking up tuna and tomato soup in the kitchen. That was when I realized I'd left an important detail out of the equation.

Keep reading to see how I faced up to my fear of tuna.

Celebrate National Shrimp Day, Prawn-to!

Sara Yoo — Thu, 10 May 2012 04:19:51 PDT

As someone who's short in stature, I'm familiar with the term "shrimp," though it's never intended to be flattering. But if you're truly a 10-footed swimming crustacean, being a shrimp places you on the A-list of seafood delicacies, enjoyed by both gourmets and casual munchers the world over. So elite, in fact, that they name a day just for you. To celebrate today's National Shrimp Day, we've gathered up 10 recipes that may be shrimpy in theme but are gargantuan in taste!

Fast & Easy Dinner: Cornflake-Crusted Snapper

Lauren Hendrickson — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:07:21 PDT

A crunchy coating on soft and flaky fish always takes me back to my childhood and those frozen boxes of fish sticks. That's why a recipe for fresh baked cornflake-crusted snapper seemed like the perfect way to re-create the nostalgic dish with a little more adult flair.

Set up stations for the flour, egg white, and cornflakes, and your family will be sitting down for dinner in about a half hour. To keep the meal healthy, I served it with a simple side salad. However, if you're in the mood for a nutritious variation on fish and chips, why not offer it with oven-baked sweet potatoes?

Pull out the box of cereal at dinner to get started on this easy seafood dish.

5 Fuss-Free and Flavorful Seafood Meals

Camilla Salem — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:29:00 PDT

Whether you've given up meat for Lent or you're just looking to get away from chicken and red meat, seafood dishes are a great alternative. Many preparations of seafood are remarkably fuss-free and quick to put together. In general, fish and shellfish cook quickly, so a long cooking time is rarely something you need to factor into your day, and they lend well to a variety of cooking techniques. Here are five seafood options that are full of color and flavor for your week ahead.

6 Sensational Recipes For Salmon

Lizzie Fuhr — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:23:56 PDT

Not only did Salmon Fishing in the Yemen open over the weekend, but we also recently learned that it's going to be a fantastic season for Pacific salmon; biologists are predicting the biggest catch in years! What better way to celebrate the influx of all this yummy fish than some recipes for you to cook up? Be sure to check out our primer on Pacific salmon and click through these six spectacular salmon recipes.

10 Tasty Seafood Recipes For a Lent Feast

Laura Marie Given — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:00:24 PST

Many Catholics abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent and get creative with fish dishes instead. Whether you celebrate the Lenten season or not, keep things interesting with a delicious seafood spread. Gather a group of fish-loving friends and serve up a seafood-based menu that everyone will enjoy. From shrimp and tortilla soup to crab-topped linguine, here are 10 tasty recipes to try for a flavorful seafood feast.

Serve Up These Simple Salmon Cakes in 20 Minutes or Less

Lauren Hendrickson — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:40:17 PST

When I get home late, it's easy to rush through making a dinner that's often not the healthiest. That's why salmon cakes are my new favorite: they take a mere 20 minutes to make, and they make a delicious but healthy dinner. The most involved part is giving your food processor a couple whirls to chop up the salmon and mix in the other ingredients. After that, it's a less-than-five-minute affair. I topped off the fish cakes with a little bit of sour cream and scallions just before serving, and noted to myself that they'd also make a great appetizer served atop crostini. For my most recent dinner, though, I served the fish cakes alongside a raw kale salad.

Keep reading for this incredibly fast and easy dinner recipe.

Cozy Up to New Orleans Baked Oysters

Nancy Einhart — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:25:43 PST

I'll never turn down a raw oyster, but when it comes to wooing someone with a cozy, baked version of the supposed aphrodisiac, this creole recipe is absolutely seductive. These oysters often get me invited back to parties (as long as I bring the oysters) and succeed in winning over oyster haters.

Shuck your own oysters and serve them on the half shell, or buy a couple pints preshucked and bake them in ramekins or a casserole dish. Once the shucking is out of the way, this dish is incredibly easy, somewhat sultry, and just a little bit rich. Try it as a side dish or even as a main course. Here's how to bake up some oysters.

How to Choose the Perfect Live Crab

Susannah Chen — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:50:13 PST

We're officially in the throes of West Coast Dungeness crab season, and there's no better way to celebrate than by purchasing a live or fresh-cooked crab, while the crustaceans are local and affordably-priced. But how do you know which live member to pick out from the crowd?

Mike La Rocca, who helms A. La Rocca Sea Food, a wholesaler that supplies fresh Dungeness to seafood restaurants like Bistro Boudin and supermarkets like Mollie Stone's, offers one critical piece of advice: look for a critter that's heavy. "The best way to judge if you're getting a nice, fresh crab is if it's got some weight when it's sitting in your hand. You should feel that pound and a half in your hands - then you know you're getting a crab that's full of meat and juice. If it's been sitting in a counter for a few days, it's going to lose its juice."

Also, the obvious: live crabs should be, well, alive. "If the crabs are alive, they need to be moving," La Rocca insists. For those of you comfortable cooking live seafood, how do you choose and prepare crab?