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Seafood Recipes
Fish and shellfish from the sea make light, quick dinners. Find simple ways to cook shrimp, scallops, crab, mussels and calamari at home.
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About Seafood
Seafood covers shellfish and other treats from the water that cook fast and taste fresh. Many dishes need only a hot pan, a little butter or oil, and a squeeze of lemon. That makes seafood a good pick when you want dinner on the table quickly.
Here you will find shrimp, scallops, crab, mussels and calamari. Each one has its own feel and its own cooking time. Shrimp and scallops sear fast, crab is sweet and gentle, mussels steam in a pot, and calamari can be fried or simmered. Looking for fish fillets? Try the Fish section.
Questions folks ask
What counts as seafood?
Seafood usually means fish and shellfish, like shrimp, crab, mussels and scallops. On this site, fish has its own section, and this one focuses on shellfish and calamari.
How long does fresh seafood keep in the fridge?
It is best cooked within a day or two of buying. Keep it very cold and well wrapped, and follow the date and storage notes from your store.
Can I use frozen seafood?
Yes. Thaw it slowly in the fridge, then pat it dry before cooking. Frozen shrimp and scallops work well in many dishes.
Kitchen tips
- Buy seafood close to the day you plan to cook it.
- Pat everything dry before it hits the pan so it browns instead of steams.
- Cook it just until done. Overcooking makes it tough.
- Keep it cold until you are ready to cook.
- Lemon, garlic, butter and fresh herbs go with almost every kind.