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…

CEVICHE! ~ Costa Rican Style

My buddy, Ed, of Puerto Rican descent, spent his time in the Air Force in Central and South America. Ed's favorite dish: ceviche! He tells endless…

Spicy Shrimp on Spinach

We made this as one of the dishes at our annual stay at the Koehler Winery near in Los Olivos near Santa Barbara. Everything we made was delicious,…

Hamaguri and caviar, apple-basil jelly

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…

Scallops in Scallion Nests

This is an attractive, flavorful dish, ideal as the first course for an elegant dinner. The scallions, which are cooked briefly in boiling water and…

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 ravioli with grilled lobster in saffron cream sauce

For a luscious meal that can be made in 1/2 hour, this recipe has always been a sure thing.

Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls

Eat them as a meal or an appetizer, these are light and fresh, filled with different veggies, herbs and marinated shrimp.

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

There are some nights that after dinner, I think ok that was good, worth sharing... then there are nights I think WOW this was delicious!!! This…