From classic shrimp dishes to elegant seafood pastas, these recipes bring delicious coastal flair to your Christmas Eve celebration.
Dill Salmon Mousse
This savory dill salmon mousse is a bit of a showstopper with its five-star-quality presentation. This appetizer will wow your holiday guests with its creamy texture and hint of citrus zing. Best of all, it’s super easy to make.
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Lobster Cakes With Basil
These lobster cakes elevate the classic fish cake with chunks of sweet lobster. This recipe balances the rich meat with buttery cracker crumbs, bright lemon, fresh basil, and a touch of Old Bay.
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Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Sweet, spicy, and creamy bang bang shrimp pasta made with al dente pasta and pan-seared shrimp in a creamy sriracha and chili sauce, plus ready in only 20 minutes!
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Shortcut Crab and Corn Soup
This 5 ingredient shortcut recipe for crab and corn soup (or chowder) is a dump and stir recipe, ready in 10 minutes! Jars of Alfredo sauce, frozen corn, and canned diced potatoes makes it faster but you can also use sweet corn-off-the-cob, boil your own potatoes and make your own cream sauce!
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Seafood Pan Roast
With roots in Louisiana’s Creole cuisine, seafood pan roast is a restaurant-quality stew with layers of flavor and a creamy, well-seasoned sauce. Use any kind of seafood you like, and serve it with steamed rice and/or garlic bread to soak up the flavorful broth.
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How To Build The Ultimate Christmas Eve Seafood Platter
The Christmas dinner we’re used to is a very British thing, and ever since I’ve started to learn more about some of the various culinary ways people celebrate Christmas round the world, I’ve wanted to serve up a tonne of seafood on Christmas Eve. I sent a picture of this to a French friend and apparently he was literally drooling at the screen, so today I thought I’d share a few ideas for a French-inspired Christmas Eve Seafood Platter you’ve still got time to build and share on the 24th.
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Slow Cooker Creole Crab Dip
Slow Cooker Creole Crab Dip is the ultimate warm and cheesy appetizer for entertaining! With a trio of cheeses, Creole spices, and sweet crab, this flavorful dip is always a crowd favorite!
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Salmon in Creamy Tuscan Garlic Sauce
Tuscan sauce is creamy, aromatic with a wonderful garlic flavor and goes perfectly with salmon. And, as well as delicious, it takes just 30 minutes to prepare, and while it’s cooking, there’s time to steam some broccoli and potatoes for a perfect side dish.
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Easy Curry Fried Rice with Shrimp
Fried rice with a curry twist. This easy curry fried rice with shrimp is full of flavor, and on the table in just 20 minutes. A one-pan meal that’s perfect when you don’t feel like cooking but still want something really good.
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Restaurant-Style Crispy Calamari Rings with Just a Few Ingredients
Craving crispy fried calamari rings that taste just like the ones from your favorite seafood spot? This homemade fried calamari recipe delivers big on crunch, flavor, and that signature golden finish.
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Farah Zeb is a mother of five, including two children with special needs. She shares practical parenting tips and resources to help other families navigate daily challenges and create supportive, nurturing environments.
