Crab Cakes

Adding seafood to your everyday meals is a good way to stay healthy. But if you are looking for a simple, yet a totally delicious recipe, this Maryland crab cake recipe is definitely the one to try.

Ingredients

• 12 - 16 small-sized saltine crackers
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 lb. crab meat (lump)
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 tablespoon mayo
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation

1. Take out shells and make sure the crab meat is clean.
2. Now in a bowl mix together all the ingredients and form small patties.
3. Pour olive oil into a non-stick pan over medium heat.
4. Place the patties in the pan and fry until golden brown on both the sides.

Cool and Crunchy Shrimp Salad

If you are looking for a seafood salad that is packed with nourishment, this cool and crunchy shrimp salad recipe is the one you should try. The crunchiness of celery and the flavors from the shrimp make this dish irresistibly good.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
• 1lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 cup finely diced onion
• 1⁄3 cup chopped celery
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise

Preparation

1. Slice shrimp in half and add all the ingredients with it.
2. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for one hour to chill.
3. Place the batter on bed of fresh lettuce and enjoy.

Poached Salmon

There is nothing more delicious and healthier than poached salmon, especially when it is cooked over a bed of veggies. This poached salmon recipe is enjoyed by many Americans and is the go-to option when it comes to eating healthy.

Ingredients

• Several sprigs of fresh dill or sprinkle of dried dill
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• A sprig of fresh parsley
• 1 shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
• A few slices of fresh lemon to serve
• 1 to 1½ pounds salmon fillets, (the pin bones from these fillets need to be removed)
• a few thin slices of onion
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup dry white wine

Preparation

1. Sprinkle some salt over salmon fillets.
2. Now add the parsley, shallots, onions, wine, dill, and water in a sauté pan and cook over medium heat.
3. Once it starts to simmer place salmon skin side down into the pan and cover the lid.
4. Cook salmon for 10 minutes or until it’s cooked to your requirements.
5. Do not overcook salmon as it will get dry.
6. Place on a flat plate and garnish with salt and pepper, and lemon slices.

Fried Oysters

Fried oysters are commonly served in most of the seafood restaurants in America. They taste divine and can be made at home in a few minutes. These fried oysters can be enjoyed with the sauce of your choice and are perfect to cook for friends and family for lunch.

Ingredients

• 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 tablespoons Essence
• 16 freshly shucked oysters, about 1 pint, drained
• 1/2 cup masa harina
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk

Preparation

1. Combine 1 tablespoon of the Essence with the buttermilk in a bowl.
2. Now add the oysters in the bowl and marinate for 20 minutes.
3. In a separate dish, combine together the remaining Essence and the masa harina flour.
4. In a medium pot, heat oil over medium heat.
5. Now place the oysters in the flour mixture and cover them in the batter.
6. Shake the pieces to get rid of the excess flour and add to the hot oil.
7. Cook the oysters turning sides occasionally.
8. Once the oysters are golden from both sides, plate them out over paper towels and enjoy.

Baked Salmon With Parmesan Herb Crust

Baked salmon with parmesan herb crust is the most delicious seafood recipe that we all love to eat. Not only is it healthy, but it has the mouth-watering taste of parmesan and herbs infused into salmon. Totally delicious and worth a try for days you just don’t want to eat anything heavy.

Ingredients

• Minced garlic (3 cloves)
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese (chopped)
• ¼ cup parsley (chopped)
• 1 salmon filet (left whole, roughly 2 pounds)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Place salmon on the baking sheet with skin side down.
4. Cover the baking sheet with parchment paper on top of salmon.
5. Let salmon bake for 10 minutes and once done, sprinkle garlic, parsley mixture, and parmesan on top.
6. Place the sheet back into the oven and cook until salmon reached a temperature of 135 degrees F.
7. Remove from the oven and let it rest until it is ready to be served.

Grilled Garlic And Anise Shrimp

Shrimps are just incredibly delicious and taste out of this world. That’s the reason they are enjoyed in different seafood recipes across the states. This garlicky grilled shrimp recipe is all you need to beat the blues.

Ingredients

• 9 star anise
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried chives
• 2 pounds (16 to 20 size) shrimp, deveined
• 1 teaspoon tobarashi (Japanese 7-spice)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

For Ponzu Sauce:

• 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons ginger juice
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced parsley leaves

Preparation

1. For the shrimp rub, smash coriander, dried chives, coriander, star anise, tobarashi, salt, and garlic powder using a mortar and pestle.
2. Rub the shrimp with this mixture, cover, and refrigerate for one hour.
3. To make the Ponzu sauce, you will need to combine the vinegar, lemon juice, chives, brown sugar, and ginger juice such that the brown sugar has dissolved.
4. Heat grill and skewer shrimps to begin grilling.
5. Grill them until they turn pink and opaque, and place in a container and pour the Ponzu sauce on top.