9 Seafood Recipes Worthy of a Holiday Meal

Holidays: New Year's
9 Seafood Recipes Worthy of a New Year's Feast

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December 26 2017

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Turkey and ham get all the love during the holidays—we know. So here's 10 ways to change up your special occasion feast with simple-to-prepare seafood dinners.

  1. Chipotle Gouda Mac & Cheese with Lobster and Truffle Oil

    Because we all want mac & cheese for Christmas, but how do you make it fancy enough for a holiday dinner? Truffle oil and lobster. 

  2. Pesto Roasted Salmon with Roasted Beets

    For a relaxed dinner for four, this beautiful salmon dish takes about half an hour—even faster if you use jarred pesto.

  3. King Crab Risotto

    While this one requires some frequent stirring, it's worth every creamy bite in the end.

  4. Mini Crab Cakes

    This recipe makes 20 mini crab cakes, but you could also make larger crab cakes as a main course. 

  5. Shrimp Scampi Flatbread

    Here's an idea: Make a meal of out of seafood appetizers. Or double up on this addictive garlicky flatbread.

  6. Filets & Broiled Lobster Tails

    When you need something easy to execute but truly decadent. 

  7. Creamy Oyster Stew

    For some families, Christmas stew is a tradition, and this is one our favorites. 

  8. Seared Scallops

    Quick and buttery scallops make every meal feel special. Serve them as an appetizer or on top of linguine or angel hair pasta.

  9. Coconut Shrimp

    It's the dish we love to order at restaurants, but it's surprisingly easy to make at home.