Coastal Recipes
More to discover ↗Crisp fish skin starts before the fillet reaches the pan. Learn how to dry and season skin-on fish, control the heat, prevent curling, and finish the flesh gently—plus essential handling tips for a seafood dinner.
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Cooking Techniques
A good seafood dish starts before the pan heats up. Learn when to thaw fish and shellfish in the refrigerator, how to use cold water when time is short, and which shortcuts to avoid.
Read article · 3 min↗Split lobster tails for even grilling, then finish them with warm garlic butter brightened by lime and orange. This guide covers safe preparation, grill setup and the most reliable ways to check doneness.
Read article · 3 min↗Tender fried calamari starts with dry squid, a light coating and hot oil. Learn how to prep the rings, fry in small batches and add lime without losing the crunch.
Read article · 4 min↗A hot, clean grate and lightly oiled shrimp make chile-lime skewers easier to turn. Learn how to keep the shrimp juicy, use lime without over-marinating, and handle raw seafood safely.
Read article · 4 min↗Bring the flavors of tikin xic to a home oven with fish coated in achiote and sour orange, then baked in a banana-leaf-lined pan. Learn how to choose a fish, balance the marinade, check for doneness and serve it with simple coastal sides.
Read article · 4 min↗A no-cook coastal-style starter made with chilled, fully cooked crab, creamy avocado and a bright lime dressing. Learn how to choose and handle the crab, fold the filling gently and assemble the avocados just before serving.
Read article · 4 min↗Bacalaítos turn salt cod, herbs and a simple batter into thin, crisp fritters. Learn how to desalt the fish safely, build a flavorful batter and fry each batch until golden.
Read article · 4 min↗Sweet scallops and bright ají amarillo make a lively coastal-inspired pairing. Learn how to dry, season and sear scallops for a golden crust, then add a quick pepper sauce without softening the sear.
Read article · 4 min↗A gently spicy tomato broth makes a welcoming home for steamed mussels. Learn how to store and clean them, build the broth, and decide which shells to discard before serving.
Read article · 4 min↗Seafood empanadas work best when the filling is flavorful but not wet. Learn how to choose seafood, cook and cool the filling, add citrus without excess juice, and seal the pastry for a tender center and crisp crust.
Read article · 4 min↗Make a tangy, make-ahead fish dish with tender onions, peppers and carrots. This home-style escabeche starts with fully cooked fish, then adds a vinegar dressing that grows more flavorful as it chills.
Read article · 4 min↗Crisp skin and tender flesh start before the fish reaches the pan. Learn how to prepare a whole fish, make useful scoring cuts, manage hot oil and check the thickest part for doneness.
Read article · 4 min↗Build a comforting fish soup with a savory vegetable base, a gentle simmer and a final squeeze of lime. This flexible method keeps the broth bright and the fish tender, with practical guidance for handling seafood safely.
Read article · 4 min↗Rice and seafood rarely finish cooking at the same pace. Learn a flexible order for adding shrimp, fish, squid, clams and mussels to arroz con mariscos, plus practical ways to check doneness and handle seafood safely.
Read article · 4 min↗Shrimp al ajillo turns a handful of ingredients into a bright, garlicky supper. Learn how to build a gentle garlic-and-chile oil, cook shrimp without drying them out, and serve the dish with simple coastal-inspired sides.
Read article · 4 min↗Fried fish tacos bring crunch and richness; grilled fish tacos offer smoky flavor and a lighter texture. Learn which fish work well for each method, how to build toppings that complement them, and how to handle seafood safely from prep to serving.
Read article · 4 min↗A split whole fish, a smoky chile-citrus marinade and a hot grill make pescado zarandeado a centerpiece worth sharing. Learn how to prepare the fish, manage the heat and check that it is cooked through.
Read article · 4 min↗Moqueca is a comforting Brazilian fish stew built from gently cooked seafood, peppers, tomatoes and aromatics. This beginner-friendly version uses coconut milk for a rich broth and offers practical guidance on choosing, cooking and handling fish.
Read article · 4 min↗A weeknight-friendly baked fish inspired by the flavors of Veracruz: tender white fish nestled in a tomato sauce with olives, capers, onion and a little chile. Learn how to build the sauce, bake the fish gently and serve it with simple coastal sides.
Read article · 3 min↗Cooked shrimp, tomato, orange and lime make a bright, spoonable ceviche inspired by Ecuador’s coast. Learn how to build the sauce, keep the shrimp tender and serve the dish safely with crunchy accompaniments.
Read article · 3 min↗Make a bright Peruvian-style fish ceviche with lime, red onion, chile, and cilantro while learning how to choose and handle fish for a raw preparation. Lime changes the fish’s texture, but it does not make raw seafood equivalent to cooked seafood.
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