Seafood recipes

Choosing a seafood recipe

Compare the ingredients, cooking time and equipment below to find a dish that fits your plans. Each recipe includes quantities and a step-by-step method.

• Pad Thai

  Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 12 minutes. Allow 42 minutes in total. Makes 2 servings. Key ingredients: dried flat rice noodles, 3–5 mm wide, unsweetened, ready-to-use tamarind cooking paste or purée, not concentrated extract, fish sauce, palm sugar, or light brown sugar, warm water, for the sauce. Equipment: 30 cm (12-inch) nonstick frying pan, Large bowl for soaking noodles, Colander, Small bowl and spoon for mixing sauce, Spatula and kitchen tongs, Clean plate for cooked shrimp, Instant-read food thermometer.

  Kitchen tip: Follow the noodle package's preparation method, but avoid making the noodles fully soft before stir-frying; they will continue cooking in the sauce.

• Caribbean Steamed Fish with Callaloo and Sweet Plantains

  Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: white fish fillets, callaloo leaves, canned diced tomatoes, ripe plantains, vegetable oil. Equipment: large skillet with lid, frying pan, knife, cutting board, spoon, bowl.

  Kitchen tip: Use firm fish fillets to ensure they hold together during steaming.

• Indonesian Pepes Ikan (Steamed Spiced Fish in Banana Leaves)

  Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fresh white fish fillets (snapper, cod, or tilapia), clean banana leaves, softened by warming over a flame or in hot water, garlic, peeled, shallots, peeled, red bird’s eye chilies (adjust to taste). Equipment: steamer or large pot with steaming rack, blender or food processor, knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, kitchen scissors or knife to cut banana leaves.

  Kitchen tip: If you cannot find fresh banana leaves, parchment paper can be used but the flavor will be less authentic.

• Caribbean Steamed Fish with Tropical Vegetables

  Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: firm white fish such as snapper, cod, or mahi-mahi, paprika, ground allspice, dried thyme, garlic powder. Equipment: steamer basket or steaming rack, large pot with lid, mixing bowls, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.

  Kitchen tip: Use firm white fish fillets that hold together well during steaming to prevent breaking apart.

• Ginataang Hipon with Seasonal Vegetables

  Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: shrimp, coconut milk, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger. Equipment: large wok or deep skillet, steamer or steamer basket, cutting board, knife, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring cups and spoons.

  Kitchen tip: Do not overcook the shrimp during steaming; overcooked shrimp become tough and rubbery.

• Caribbean Callaloo with Poached Snapper and Spiced Dumplings

  Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: snapper fillets, callaloo greens or substitute, coconut milk, onion, garlic cloves. Equipment: large pot, deep frying pan or skillet, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, knife, cutting board, slotted spoon.

  Kitchen tip: Adjust the heat of the dish by removing the Scotch bonnet pepper before serving if you prefer less spice.

• Ginataang Guisantes with Shrimp

  Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 2 servings. Key ingredients: fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, fresh green peas (guisantes) or frozen, thawed, canned coconut milk, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: skillet or frying pan, wooden spoon or spatula, knife, cutting board.

  Kitchen tip: Do not overcook shrimp as they can turn rubbery; they cook quickly once added to the pan.

• Caribbean Fish Stew with Seasonal Vegetables

  Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: firm white fish (cod, snapper, or mahi-mahi), vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, scallions, sliced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, sharp knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.

  Kitchen tip: Use fresh, sustainably sourced fish for the best flavor and texture.

• Caribbean Steamed Fish with Spiced Dumplings

  Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: firm white fish fillets, ground allspice, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper. Equipment: steamer basket or steaming rack, large pot with lid, mixing bowls, grater, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board, spoon or spatula.

  Kitchen tip: Select firm white fish fillets that are fresh and smell clean to ensure best flavor and texture.

• Caribbean Callaloo and Saltfish Skillet

  Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: saltfish, soaked and flaked, callaloo greens (substitute spinach/kale if unavailable), red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, tomatoes. Equipment: large skillet or frying pan, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, colander, stove.

  Kitchen tip: Soaking and boiling the salted fish properly helps reduce the saltiness for a balanced flavor.

• Peruvian Steamed Fish Tamales

  Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 85 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: sustainably sourced white fish fillets (cod, hake, or pollock), fresh Andean corn masa or corn dough, fish or vegetable stock, unsalted butter, softened, onion, finely chopped. Equipment: large mixing bowl, steamer basket or large steaming pot, blender or food processor, knife and chopping board, mixing spoon, measuring spoons and cups, clean kitchen towel or parchment paper.

  Kitchen tip: Use sustainably sourced fish to ensure environmental responsibility and freshness.

• Caribbean Poached Fish with Seasonal Vegetables

  Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: firm white fish fillets (snapper, cod, or grouper), skin removed, low-sodium vegetable or fish broth, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, red bell pepper, sliced. Equipment: medium skillet or sauté pan, shallow saucepan or wide skillet for poaching, cutting board, sharp knife, mixing spoon, serving plates.

  Kitchen tip: Pat the fish dry before seasoning to help the spices adhere better.