Fishing for a Good Recipe This Holiday Season?

 

Most people associate seafood with summer, but it is actually a traditional holiday dish. Italians have long celebrated Christmas Eve with seafood dishes when they honor the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Your holiday table may not need seven seafood dishes but even trying one is a recipe for success.

 

Crab cakes are your best bet. They are versatile and homemade Remoulade sauce is super easy to make; Try crab puffs as well, these buttery appetizers will melt in your mouth and get the party started on a delicious note.

 

Shrimp are often served on New Year’s Eve but they are a great choice for any holiday party. Lay out a platter of cold shrimp with seafood sauce. Even better you can delight your guests with grilled bacon wrapped shrimp. Make a homemade sauce for dipping and you will be swimming in praise all night.

 

Normally fried foods are a big no-no but during the holidays, all bets are off. Fried calamari is to die for and if you pair it with a spicy seafood sauce or your homemade Remoulade sauce everyone will be asking for seconds.

 

If you want to jazz up your holiday table try something ambitious like Mediterranean Stuffed Mussels or Seared Spanish Sea Scallops (say that five times fast).

 

If you don’t have a lot of time, make some delicious dips. Paired with fresh veggies, warm Naan bread, or crispy crackers dips are always a crowd pleaser. How about Smoky Salmon and Green Chilies Dip? A clam and pimento cheese spread? A warm cheesy crab dip is also a delicious choice.

 

For all of your seafood needs this holiday be sure to visit San Marino Seafood. You can get fresh fish and delicious seafood as well as cooking tips for any of your holiday dishes. Open since 2003, San Marino Seafood prides themselves on “providing the freshest seafood available”.

 

They are located at 2150 Huntington Drive in San Marino. You can reach them at 626-943-TUNA (8862). You can visit them on the web at www.sanmarinoseafood.com.