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Seafood

Salmon Burgers and Five-Spice Sweet Potato Fries

Nothing beats a basket of burgers and fries in the summertime. INGREDIENTS : FIVE-SPICE SWEET POTATO FRIES 4 small sweet potatoes (about 1½ lbs total), cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 3 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. five-spice powder Kosher salt SALMON BURGERS 1 1/4 lb. skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy […]

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Tilapia with Corn Salsa

My family loves fish, and this super fast and delicious dish is very popular at my house. Though it tastes like it takes a long time, it cooks in minutes under the broiler. We like it garnished with lemon wedges with couscous on the side. —Brenda Coffey, Singer Island, Florida Ingredients: 4 tilapia fillets (6 […]

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Seafood Saute

Seafood saute makes an easy, quick, delicious meal out of frozen seafood mix. Your only task as a chef is to avoid overcooking the seafood! INGREDIENTS: 2 lb. frozen mixed seafood* 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes To serve: 1/2 small lemon 2 tablespoons chopped parsley INSTRUCTIONS: Place the frozen seafood in a large bowl. Fill […]

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Brazilian Fish Stew

“My interpretation of Brazilian seafood stew (or moqueca) uses just fish, so I’m calling it the weeknight version. It’s ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.” Ingredients: 2 cups water 1 cup uncooked white rice 1 tablespoon olive oil1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 2 tablespoons tomato paste […]

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Lemon-Stuffed Grilled Branzino

The Good News Branzino, a European sea bass, is low in fat but has a wonderful richness when cooked on the bone. Barbara Lynch stuffs the fish with lemons and herbs, then grills it until the skin is browned and crispy to add even more flavor. Ingredients: Four 1-pound whole branzino—scaled and gutted, heads and tails removed Salt […]

Seafood, Soups & Salads

Southwestern-Style Shrimp Taco Salad

Cilantro, chipotle hot sauce, corn, black beans, and green onion lend fantastic south-of-the-border flavor to this shrimp-topped taco salad. Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons chipotle hot sauce 3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 ears shucked […]

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Classic Crab Boil

Dig in to Dungeness crab boiled in a special mix of spices. —Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mustard seed 2 tablespoons celery seed 1 tablespoon dill seed 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon whole allspice 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves 4 bay leaves Cheesecloth 8 quarts water 1/4 cup salt 1/4 cup lemon juice […]

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Saucy Barbecue Shrimp

This old, rustic Cajun dish is one of our family favorites. Don’t remove the shells from the shrimp—the beauty of this dish is peeling the shrimp and dipping it in the sauce. We’ve doubled and even tripled this barbecue shrimp to feed crowds and it’s always perfect! —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, […]

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Alaska Salmon Bake with Pecan Crunch Coating

“Baked salmon makes an excellent main course!” Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons butter, melted 5 teaspoons honey 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 3 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 6 (4 ounce) fillets salmon salt and pepper to taste Directions: Season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Place on […]

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Seafood-Stuffed Salmon Fillets

You could get stuffed salmon from a big-box store, but my fillets are loaded with flavor from crab, cream cheese and savory herbs. We love them. —Mary Cokenour, Monticello, Utah Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups cooked long grain rice 1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 garlic cloves, […]