American shellfish recipes

Orange Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Roasted Butternut Squash

This Orange Shrimp and Crab stuffed Roasted Butternut Squash makes an elegant, yet simple, presentation for…

Killer Shrimp

Nancy and I loved eating at this hole in the wall restaurant in Marina Del Ray called Killer Shrimp. It was in a strip mall and didn't have much…

Grilled Shrimp

This is a very tasty grilled shrimp recipe. The ingredients don't sound like they would go together that well, but the result is fantastic. Try…

Grilled Garlic Shrimp Recipe

This is a simple and tasty shrimp marinade that is perfect for the BBQ. I serve them as a main course over rice or as appetizers. They also go well…

Seafood Risotto

Lobster, Shrimp and Scallops in a creamy risotto.

Spicy Honey Lime Shrimp with Tropical Couscous

Sweet spicy shrimp served with coscous with a tropical twist.

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

Pan-fried Soft Shell Crab with "Italian" Coleslaw

One of the things I miss most about Italy is the wonderful Mediterranean seafood. But there is at least one…

Shrimp, Sausage and White Beans

A quick, easy weeknight meal

Coconut lime shrimp

This recipe is based on something I saw on allrecipes.com and influenced by the way Alton Brown makes cocktail shrimp. I've tweaked both to make…

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…

Caribbean Shirmp

This sweet and spicy shrimp will keep you coming back for more. It's seductively simple but very flavorful. It goes very well with blackeyed peas…