American shellfish recipes added by professional chefs

Cioppino

This is the NY version of a San Franciscan Italian seafood stew. They focus on crabs while I focus on a nice variety of seafood. It’s quick to cook…

crab and cream cheese enchiladas

Crab and cream cheese enchiladas are a soft, warm ,creamy ,delicious ,and spicy variation to a beef enchiladas…

Caribbean Shrimp

Steamed Clams with Pesto

File Gumbo / Chez Helene

The late Chef Austin Leslie left a brilliant legacy of Creole dishes and he helped form my approach to the cuisine of NOLA. I follow no other…

Scallops with couscous

Simple to prepare and great for a large group. Done in just a few steps. Quantity can be adjusted to fit the size of the group

Shrimp & Lobster Linguine

Shrimp Etouffee

I love Cajun food and making "black" roux is a lot of fun and a bit of a challenge. I took Cajun/Creole cooking lessons in my 20's and have become a…

Lobster Newburg

Blackened Shrimp with Coconut Cilantro Chutney

Shrimp Hash

Garlicky Shrimp and Parmesan Grits

Quick lower calorie meal, delicious creamy Parmesan grits paired with buttery garlic shrimp.

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Torte di granchio ( Crab Cakes)

Crab cakes became popular along the coastlines of mid Atlantic States, the Gulf Coasts and Italy as well. It is a simple and tasty way to serve crab…

Pan Seared Scallops with Meyer Lemon Dust and Chipotle Beurre Blanc

Meyer lemons are dehydrated and ground into a glistening powder, packed…