American dinner party shellfish recipes

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…

Flavorful Grilled Shrimp

This is a classic grilled shrimp recipe originally from Craig Clairborne's NYT cookbook, then adapted by Ina Garten, and then finally perfected by…

Shrimp Barbeque

Watch out! There is alot of butter in this dish - but life is an adventure and we have to occasionally take some risks! You will want a good French…

Creole Shrimp Salad

The perfect main dish for brunch, a salad for dinner, or an appetizer! This New Orleans-inspired salad will please everyone who loves shrimp served…

Creole Crabmeat Pie

While this wonderful recipe is often used as a stuffing for everything from zucchini to fish to chicken and pork, try it iinside your favorite pie…

Penn Cove Mussels Provencal

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…

Crab Omelet in a Shell

It’s crab season once again in San Francisco where food stalls along Fisherman’s Wharf are teeming with boiling pots of fresh crab. Time to don…

Steamed Mussels

This is an easy, tasty and pretty popular way to steam mussels.

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

Coconut Rum Shrimp Pasta

A light, flavorful shrimp pasta I created by just experimenting one night for dinner. Perfect for a summer evening!

Crabmeat Pie

This is a Old Fashion Family Pie Crust recipe...Been in my family for a long time. Better to mix one crust at a time. Makes one crust: 3 cups…

Grilled Lime Shrimp Tacos w/Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Succulent shrimp, crunchy slaw and tangy salsa make these tacos amazing.

Dungeness Crab Cakes with Herb Salad

With the price battle between crab captains and seafood wholesalers over, crab season is finally here! The…