Oven-Baked Sea Bass with Mashed Peas & Leek Ash
When the goal is to achieve intriguing and memorable flavors, it is sometimes the simplest ingredients that give the best results. That’s precisely the case with our sea bass with...
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Seafood Recipes
The stunning seafood recipes in this section have been carefully planned by our top Chefs. You will find inspiring recipes to get you trying new things after your next trip to the fish monger, as well as the most basic of seafood recipes that take only minutes to bring out the best in your seafood.
Best Fried Calamari Recipe with Tartar Sauce
This is the quintessential Mediterranean seafood recipe. Whether you’ve been to Greece, Croatia, Italy or Spain, fried calamari have been on almost all seafood restaurant’s menus. But we’ve had the...
Mediterranean Fish Soup with Shrimp & Mussels
This Mediterranean fish soup is the perfect comfort food for any time of year, making it a wonderful choice for a light yet satisfying meal. We recommend serving it with...
Easy Guacamole & Shrimp Tacos
Tacos are one of the greatest culinary inventions ever and this guacamole & shrimp taco recipe is simply divine. How else can you describe the combination of creamy guacamole, refreshing...
Oven-baked Salmon with Potato Salad, Poached Egg & Quick Pickles
This is a delicious dish that works great for both lunch or dinner. The potatoes represent the humble base from which the other components are elevated. Make sure to give...
Chimichurri & Shrimp Salad
This is a vibrant and refreshing salad that combines the tender shrimp with the bold, herbaceous flavors of chimichurri sauce. This salad is a perfect choice for a light and...
Salmon Tartare with Apple, Cucumber and Radish Salad
This is a great way to enjoy salmon – but make sure you use only super fresh and high-quality salmon for your tartare. Before you start, here are a few...
Explore the Versatile Red Snapper with Our Amazing Recipe Collection
Famous for its vibrant hues, firm texture, and distinct taste, red snapper takes center stage in the world of seafood gastronomy. Red snapper pairs wonderfully with a variety of vegetables...
Spanish (Galician) Octopus: Pulpo a’la Gallega
This recipe comes from a friend of mine, Maria, who’s from the beautiful coastal region of Galicia in the northwestern part of Spain. The area is bountiful in many types of...
Braised Baby Octopus with Rocket and Pear Salad
It doesn't get much easier than this, pop it all in a pot turn the heat down low, crack a beer and join your friends by the pool. In a...
Sugar Cane Shrimp
There are numerous variations of this dish throughout Vietnam, southern China and Thailand. This particular recipe calls for a cuttlefish and shrimp mousse that is breaded and deep-fried while other...
Spaghetti Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams)
Another simple masterpiece inspired by, of course, the Ocean and the Italians. Unfortunately I have been to countless “Italian” restaurants that come nowhere near masterpiece with this dish. I’ve had...
Zarzuela de Mariscos (Spanish Seafood Stew)
The first time I had Zarzuela was a few years back. A gang of us went to a Spanish restaurant for a going away dinner for a few of the...
Catfish Medallions with Dijon Lentils & Red Wine Butter Sauce
Sheatfish is a type of European catfish that inhabits the rivers of Central and Eastern Europe. This sheatfish recipe can be adapted to other type of catfish as well. It...
Pan-Fried Stone Bass with Burnt Leek Puree, Crab Meat & Pickled Shallots
This is a fabulous stone bass and burnt leek puree recipe. The final dish is quite complex, but you can cook just parts of it and still get yourself a...
Soft-Shell Crabs with Garlic and Black Pepper
This mouthwatering dish celebrates the natural sweetness of soft-shell crabs, flavored with garlic and just a kick of black pepper. Enjoy! Related: Spanish Crab & Prawn Croquettes (Croquetas)Related: Spanner Crab Salad w/...
Lobster Bolognese with Brown Butter Truffle Sauce
From the ocean’s to the earth’s finest ingredients: lobster and truffles combined in an incredibly delicious dish with an Italian accent. Enjoy this delicious lobster Bolognese recipe with brown butter...
Smoked & Poached Lobster on Parsnip Puree & Paprika Butter Sauce
This exceptional creation combines the finest elements of land and sea, bringing together the smoky allure of Kennebunkport Lobster with the velvety elegance of parsnip puree. If this dish is...
Hamachi (Yellowtail) Sashimi
The coriander-flavored yellowtail sashimi is a perfect starter that effortlessly combines the rich flavors of yellowtail fish with the refreshing essence of yuzu and coriander. Are you ready for this...
Avocado and Crab Stack Salad
If you want to truly wow you guests with an impressive dish while at the same time amazing yourself with a recipes simplicity, then look no further than this great...
Lemon Crusted Barramundi w/ Spiced Lentils & Cucumber Mint Salsa
Indian cuisine is a very versatile cuisine and can be incorporated into modern cuisine very easily. Also, thanks to its plethora of spices and flavours it is the ultimate cuisine...
Fettuccine with Salmon & Asparagus in Lemon and Dill Oil
Salmon and dill is another one of those unbeatable combinations that has stood the test of time. In this recipe I have included a few ingredients that are very complimentary...
Prosciutto Wrapped Salmon with Wilted Spinach & Lemon Beurre Blanc
The contrasts of crispy prosciutto and tender salmon come together beautifully under the beurre blanc. This is a dish that I first discovered when working in a traditional Italian Restaurant...
Greek (Santorini) Fava with Octopus
Prepare for a culinary journey that combines the tender delights of roast octopus with the velvety perfection of Greek fava – a delicious yellow split peas puree. Greek fava with...