Tuna patties (Portuguese “pataniscas”) by nazevedo

Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Mango Sauce by Nancy Miyasaki

This was a real treat. It reminded me of delicious passed appetizer I had at a wedding reception a few years ago. The spicy sauce (not too hot) combines wonderfully with the slightly sweet coconut shrimp. Could be served equally well as an appetizer or entree.

Fried Jalapeno Peppers by Shea Goldstein

Classic Crab Cakes | Old Fashioned Crab Crab Cakes by Amrita

For seriously tasty crab cakes,we need just crab and a little seasoning. 90% crab and 10% seasoning is what I'm talking about.Do not be tempted to add anything else okay. Adding potato,peppers,ginger,garlic and other fillers totally ruin the delicate flavour of crab cakes. So please please please skip it.PLEASE. If you…

Fried Green Tomatoes with Goat Cheese Basil Dipping Sauce by Julie M.

Shrimp & Crab Egg Rolls by jason kim

The kids got a nice surprise last weekend when they were allowed to help me make some seafood egg rolls. It's a major high for them since we rarely let them help out cook despite their incessant pleas and begging. And to our surprise, they did a pretty good job........full story and recipe at http://www.oliviajasonkim.com

chicken coated with semolina and fried by sunil k.nayar

chicken strips coated with semolina and deep fried

Aunt Edna's Pan Fried Chicken (NYTimes Recipe) by Kelly Christensen

In this recipe, Edna Lewis and Scott Peacock call for an overnight brine for the chicken and a further buttermilk bath that should last for 8 to 12 hours. That’s a lot of unattended prep time before you get around to frying them in a slurry of lard and butter flavored with country ham. This is a time commitment, but the result —…

Crispy Calamares With Tartar Sauce by ShaleeDP

A very good finger food for a cocktail party.