Shellfish

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Topped with Cheese

Dads if you want to pamper Mom on her day try this wonderful dish. If crab is not on the top of her list of favorite foods fill the mushroom with shredded pork or beef instead. To roast your pepper halves place them on a cookie sheet that has been greased with a little olive oil. Place them in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes or until tender.

Fruit Salad with Warm Shrimp

When heating the salad dressing in the skillet do not let it boil. Boiling the dressing will cause it to become too hot. When poured over the salad it will cook the fruit and lettuce causing them to wilt. It will also cause the dressing to separate. Canned watercress, drained may be used instead of fresh if you prefer.

Broiled Shrimp and Bacon Wrappers

These little wonders make great appetizers before the Valentine’s meal or can be used as the main course. 1/4 t salt and 1/4 t of pepper can be added to the sauce if you wish.

Simple Shrimp Pasta

This is a romantic meal that will have your true love’s heart pounding. Add a salad and a romantic chocolate dessert to top off your night.

Lemon Hot Pepper Shrimp

No buffet is complete without the appetizers. These shrimp will make the perfect opening to your Christmas dinner. Serve in the sauce with a slotted spoon and lemon slices on the side.

Seafood Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

Serve with a green salad for a wonderful light lunch menu or use smaller mushrooms as a starter for a dinner party.

Seafood Stew from the Magdalen Islands

If anyone knows seafood, it's the residents of the gorgeous Magdalen Islands . This hearty seafood stew is one of their very own recipes.

Iron Skillet Shrimp with Chili Lemon Butter

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

This versatile dish is just as delicious served with pasta or spooned over couscous as it is here with lots of toasted bread to soak up the sauce.

Lemon Garlic Mussels

Submitted by Tammy Roy, St. Thomas, ON; Recipe tested by Diane Sherbo

For seafood and spice lovers everywhere! A mouth-watering treat to satisfy a craving for something a little fancy with no compromise on taste.

Paella Salad with Lemon-Herb Aioli

Taken from "The Cocktail Chef" Cookbook

This is lovely summer version of the Spanish Classic. All ingredients are cooked to perfection hours ahead of time and simply assembled at the last minute and served at room temperature.