America enjoys the best seafood on earth! From the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, Gulf coast, and all those lakes and streams in between.
Clams casino is simply the best clam recipe ever. Whenever bacon and butter appear in the same recipe, you know you're in for a treat!
When seared on the outside, and left rare in the middle, Ahi tuna has a delicious meaty flavor, and rich, buttery texture that will make even the most hardcore steak lover smile.
Have some leftover cooked salmon? If so, give this delicious salmon hash recipe a try. Salmon hash is a takeoff on the popular breakfast recipe, corned beef hash, but is much lighter and lower in fat.
If you love the smoky flavor of grilled salmon, but hate risking disaster trying to flip it, then this "no flip" grilled salmon recipe is for you.
This grilled halibut steaks with corn and chanterelles recipe features the firm, meaty fish on an earthy, sweet and savory mushroom base.
This colorful and creative almond-crusted salmon with strawberry sauce recipe was adapted from one made for me by Chef Alex Araizaga at the Historic Santa Maria Inn in Santa Maria, CA.
There's simply nothing as easy to work with than couscous. This couscous recipe features shrimp and vegetables, and in addition to being delicious and nutritious, this recipe comes together in minutes.
This fun and creative seared tuna recipe features a very simple chili rubbed tuna loin served with salt, lime, cucumber, and tomatoes on the side so each person can season as they like.
This tasty shrimp recipe is a cousin to the southern classic "barbecued shrimp."
This shrimp salad recipe combines sweet shrimp and a creamy fresh herb dressing. This shrimp salad couldn’t be easier to make, as it’s simply tossed together and chilled.
Shrimp and grits are an old-time southern favorite, and this delicious recipe will show you why it’s so popular.
This incredibly easy tarragon walnut brown butter sauce recipe will go beautifully with almost any fresh fish.
The south of France's most famous salad; a beautiful combination of tuna, egg, potato, and greens - dressed in a light anchovy vinaigrette. To make a lighter, low-carb Nicoise salad, simply leave out the potatoes.
This healthy and delicious tuna pasta is surprisingly quick and simple to prepare. If the only time you enjoy tuna and macaroni is in tuna casserole, then you need to give this recipe a try.
This delicious roast salmon recipe uses a simple potato and leek chowder as a light and tasty sauce. The roast salmon pairs very nicely with the earthy leeks, and the potatoes and bacon in the broth makes the recipe very comforting.
This soy ginger salmon recipe is a great example of how just a couple ingredients are all you need to create a great fish dish. If you want fast, easy, and tasty salmon, give this Asian-inspired recipe a try.
This smoked salmon breakfast pie could be called a lot of things; breakfast casserole, frittata, crust-less quiche, but no matter what you call it, you'll agree this recipe is a deliciously different brunch or breakfast item.
This garlic ginger salmon recipe is a great example of how Asian flavors really enhance this fish. If you're looking for a quick, easy, and delicious salmon recipe, give this a try.
Sweet shrimp and fresh asparagus are always great together, and here they combine to make a really delicious seafood pasta sauce recipe. For a little spicier version, try adding some diced jalapenos along with the sweet bell pepper.
Whether it's spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccini - pasta with red clam sauce is a classic dish in Italian-American restaurants from coast to coast. Pasta with red clam sauce is an easy recipe to make at home, so there is no need to go out to enjoy this delicious seafood pasta.
This Mediterranean tuna spaghetti recipe features a quick tomato sauce that bursts with flavor. Tuna really makes a healthy, and meaty tasting sauce recipe that can be used on spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccini.
This salmon recipe features a delicious contrast between the hot, spicy salmon filet and the cold, tangy cucumber. The recipe only has a handful of easy-to-prep ingredients, but the finished recipe is full flavored and makes for a beautiful presentation.
This barbecued shrimp recipe is great when you want grilled shrimp, but don't feel like building a fire that you are only going to need for five minutes. These barbecued shrimp are seared in a pan, and are cooked in the shell for extra flavor and moistness.
This recipe features mild, meaty grilled swordfish, enhanced with a quick ginger and citrus marinade. This grilled swordfish recipe is perfect when you want something light, but still satisfying.
This spicy grilled shrimp recipe is an easy, but impressive, seafood dish. A few hours in the spicy marinade, and these shrimp are ready for the fire. The recipe calls for shell-on shrimp for extra flavor, but these grilled shrimp can be done with peeled ones as well.
This grilled halibut recipe is easy, healthy, and delicious! The grilled fish sits on a pile of garlicky green beans for a great combination of flavor and texture. You can do this halibut recipe with either fillets, or halibut steaks.
This extremely basic grilled salmon steak recipe lets the fish be the star. Grilled salmon steaks are so delicious that heavy sauces and marinades just get in the way of the natural goodness. The fragrant tarragon and lemon add a subtle accent to this classic grilled salmon recipe.
This very simple glaze recipe is great paired with meaty Ahi tuna fillets. The tangy limes and the sweet honey work so well with the subtle smokiness from the grill. This grilled Ahi tuna recipe is best if the fish is cooked medium-rare.
This fresh and light summer recipe was developed by the California Peach, Plum, and Nectarine Growers. The ripe nectarines and mint combine to make a healthy, and very refreshing sauce. This salsa recipe can be used to top any grilled fish.
This garlic shrimp recipe is named for Gilroy, California, known as the "Garlic Capital of the World." This simple shrimp recipe is a delicious and garlicky classic, and only takes a few minutes to cook.
This simple lemon brown butter trout recipe really brings out the natural goodness of the fish. This classic trout recipe is simple to master, and very fast to make.
If you like steak, you will love this black pepper-crusted Ahi tuna steak recipe. This cut of tuna is best enjoyed medium-rare, like any great steak recipe, and the spicy pepper crust is perfect with this meaty fish.
Giada de Laurentiis prepared this delicious roasted halibut recipe, with grapefruit fennel salsa, at Caesars, Atlantic City, for the 2008 "Toast to the Coast" Vine & Dine event.
This crawfish etouffee recipe is a delicious Creole classic. Spicy etouffee recipes are wonderful served over rice, and can be made as hot or mild as you wish.
This shrimp etouffee recipe is an easy home-style version of the Creole classic. Etouffee recipes are usually served over rice, and can be made with all types of shellfish. Also, the heat in this etouffee recipe is simple to adjust to your tastes.
Sole Dore is named after a town in England, and is a wonderful way to enjoy the delicate flavor of sole. The sole is sautéed in butter after a light egg batter, and finished with an easy lemon caper sauce.
This jambalaya recipe is an easy, delicious version of one of America's great dishes. Jambalaya is soul food at its finest - hearty, satisfying, and deeply comforting. There are many variations of this Creole classic, but this sausage and shrimp version is my favorite jambalaya recipe.
This open-face smoked salmon bagel makes for a great breakfast or brunch offering. Most grocery stores sell pre-sliced smoked salmon, which makes this recipe a snap.
This scallops with asparagus recipe is a simple and elegant dish. It’s only has a few ingredients, and it’s fast and easy to prepare. Scallops and asparagus are a terrific combination and the white wine butter sauce really brings them together.
When budget, or availability makes using real crab difficult, imitation crab is a surprisingly tasty, and low-fat alternative. This crab and avocado salad sandwich is fast to make, and cost a fraction of what the real stuff would have.
Scallops and bacon are great together. Beans and mint are great together. What happens when you put all four together? A delicious, fast and easy, seared scallop recipe!
This very nutritious, very fast, shrimp and bean stew recipe is a great dish to whip up when time is short, and you want a light, yet hearty meal. Make sure you have some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious broth the shrimp and beans are simmered in.
This tuna casserole recipe is a high-protein version of the American classic. While it has more tuna and less starch than a traditional recipe, it's just as satisfying.
Bump up your protein and Omega-3 intake with this delicious tuna alternative. Wild Alaskan salmon salad is a great make-ahead dish, and it packs more flavor than regular old salad spreads.
This casserole recipe is an American icon. Tuna noodle casserole is a comfort-food classic that is very simple to make, and a very frugal to serve. The crisp breadcrumb crust atop the creamy egg noodles is a combo that is hard to beat!
Tuna melt sandwiches are a delicious and comforting meal that you can customize with your favorite breads and cheeses. See how to make a mouth-watering tuna melt at home.
You can make your lobster rolls a little healthier by adding avocado to them instead of mayo. See how to make quick and easy avocado lobster rolls on toasted buns.
Straight from New Orleans' famous French Quarter, this Creole favorite is a descendant of the Spanish paella. Featuring local ingredients, and a healthy dose of French flair, Jambalaya has been a Louisiana favorite for over a century. This simple Jambalaya recipe is easy to make, re-heats beautifully, and is great for entertaining.
This easy, low-carb recipe is a great example of modern California fish cookery. The winter vegetables, and light, aromatic sauce, are topped with a freshly seared fish fillet. Simple, elegant, and delicious. This recipe was inspired by California-born star chef Traci Des Jardins. If bass isn't available, any firm white fish will work perfectly.
The quintessential American casserole recipe. Once the brunt of jokes by food snobs, this tuna casserole recipe, if properly made, is a very delicious and satisfying, one-dish meal. Tuna noodle casserole deserves its rightful place on the list of classic American recipes.
Why not try a bowl of America's other chowder? This much lighter clam chowder recipe is tomato-based, and doesn't contain the butter and cream of the more popular New England clam chowder. Manhattan clam chowder was actually an Italian clam soup that was renamed to help its popularity.
This is an updated salmon cake recipe inspired by midwestern recipes that used canned salmon before fresh fish from the coasts was as available. If you've never used canned salmon before, you are in for a big surprise. Not only is it great for a recipe like this, but canned salmon is always wild caught, and far superior nutritionally than farmed fresh salmon.
The sweet and and savory leeks and pancetta make the perfect bed for these quickly seared scallops. Less is more with this very simple and delicious scallop recipe.
This amazing recipe is the City by the Bay's signature dish. A rich stew featuring an array of fresh seafood in a flavorful tomato and wine sauce, just waiting for a large hunk of sourdough bread to be dunked into it! This is San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf in a bowl.
This is certainly the most "gourmet" of all America's great sandwiches. It's as simple as it is extravagant, and as far as cold lobster goes, this may be the ultimate way to enjoy Maine's famous crustaceans.
Smoking fresh salmon is another skill the Native Americans taught to early settlers. It's original purpose was to dry and preserve the fish for storage over the winter months, but it also added a great flavor. This is a modern take on the ancient technique, and will produce a texture similar to a roast salmon.
An easy and authentic version of this Maryland classic.
