Flavorful Grilled Shrimp by John Spottiswood

This is a classic grilled shrimp recipe originally from Craig Clairborne's NYT cookbook, then adapted by Ina Garten, and then finally perfected by me. :-) Seriously, this is a wonderful staple to have in your pantry of recipes. You can serve this over pasta (which we did the other night), as an appetizer with a variety of dipping…

Spicy Maryland Crab Balls by John W. Johnson

Spicy Crab balls are an Eastern Shore Tradition they make a perfect appetizer or finger food for holidays, or a football party.

Light and Spicy Shrimp by Debra aka Reel Lady

No dish is lighter and has more spicy flavor than our recipe for Light and Spicy Shrimp. Now enjoy a fabulous light dish that was inspired by one of my favorite films "Look Who's Talking." Baby Mikey's voice is Bruce Willis and he gives this "light" little guy all the "spice" you can handle. John Travolta and Kristie Alley also star.…

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…

Monster Shrimp With Orange Chili Sauce by Robyn Savoie

These are big shrimp, the ones that ate the other shrimp. When they opened the cage door after the death match, these are the shrimp that walked out of the ring. Don't turn your back on the grill while you're cooking these -- someone's liable to abscond with them.

MUSSELS STEAMED IN TEQUILA WITH LIME by Cecelia Heer

What screams summer more than tequila and lime? Well, how about mussels cooked in tequila and lime as an accompaniment to the drink. During my 10 pounds of mussels week, I discovered that we had a bottle of Jose Cuervo Black Oak Barrel Single Blend tequila on the bar. This was probably one of the best discoveries that I made that…

Louisiana Jumbo Lump Crab Cake by Chuck Subra

Beer-Boiled Shrimp & Red Sauce by Michael Douglas

Any romantic dinner needs to start with a fun appetizer. Boiling the shrimp in beer adds a different flavor to the traditional boiled shrimp. The Red Sauce? Simply THE best I have ever tasted!

Baked Stuffed Clams by B Innes

These make a great appetizer, or serving a couple they make a nice dinner, and occasionally to make them truly elegant I top them with Hollandaise sauce for a decadent treat. You can get fresh clams and open them yourself and save the shells to reuse, or use large scallop shells which are easier to find, or even place in ramekins,…

Shore Is Good Seafood Dip by kathryn bowen

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Garlic Shrimp by Roselyn King

This shrimp dish was insprired by our Puerto Vallarta vacation one year. It is very quick to cook, as well as versatile. Use it as an entree paired with a few sides or it makes a great appetizer!

Clam and Olive Dip by Robyn Savoie

Serve this with bagel or pretzel chips at your next football or tailgate party!

Crab Salad in Lettuce Cups by Dean Grason

Light crab salad dressed up with avocado, parsley, cocktail sauce & a lemon wedge served in a butter lettuce cup to make it finger-friendly.

Mussels Manhattan by Cecelia Heer

A classic Manhattan is a fine drink, and our home bar is always well-stocked with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters during the winter months (all other months, too). I adapted this recipe from executive chef Larry Tressler of Holland House Bar and Refuge in Nashville. The mussels are simmered in bourbon, sweet vermouth and…

Mussels Vinaigrette by Evelyn Scott

Steamed mussels are dressed with a flavorful vinaigrette in this colorful tapa. It is an ideal treat for a party or any event with lots of people attending.