Christmas and seafood are a match made in festive heaven and here are my top 5 Christmas seafood recipes! From the delicate layers of a seafood crepe cake to the bold, smoky flavours of cedar-plank salmon, these seafood dishes are designed to impress. Whether you’re grilling prawn salads, layering crab lasagne or assembling a dazzling seafood tower, these recipes will bring a touch of elegance and plenty of flavour to your festive celebrations.
I'm starting simple! The most delicious entertaining ideas are often the simplest. This French-style mussel presentation creates a stunning cocktail party platter, perfect for guests to serve themselves.
Hand off some of the Christmas cooking duties to the bbq cook! This plank salmon is grilled on a cedar plank, allowing it to absorb a rich, smoky flavour. It's topped with a delicious glaze made of white miso, sesame and ginger.
Craving a classic prawn cocktail but want a lighter version? This yogurt-based Marie Rose tartare sauce, inspired by Fish Butchery, offers the same creamy richness as traditional mayonnaise-based dressings but with yogurt for a fresher, healthier option. It's just as delicious as the classic seafood sauce you love!
OK so some people like hot foods during Christmas while others love seafood. This crab and leek lasagne is the best of both worlds! It's one of my favourite dishes to serve at Christmas and can be baked ahead of time and reheated for a clean cut!
I was inspired by the Saint Peter Salmon Wellington. My version was a side of salmon rolled in mushroom duxelles, nori and then baked in butter puff pastry with a detailed lattice crust!
An Italian Christmas isn’t complete without plenty of seafood, including the traditional Feast of Seven Fishes. This Venetian-style scallop dish is a classic. It’s incredibly simple to prepare with pantry staples and looks stunning served in the shell. Best of all it takes just 5 minutes under the grill!
This seafood and smoked salmon crepe cake is a perfect centerpiece for Christmas or any special occasion. Layered to perfection and adorned like a jewel, it’s as delicious as it is impressive. Don’t be intimidated, it’s easier than it looks, especially if you have a crepe pan (though it’s not essential).
This delicious grilled prawn salad is a satisfying meal in itself. Garlicky lemon-grilled prawns rest atop a creamy taramasalata dip, accompanied by crisp cucumber ribbons and radishes.
Seafood paired with potatoes or rice and plenty of garlic is a wonderful way to savour the ocean's bounty. This simple seafood stew or Portuguese Arroz de Marisco is made with prawns, mussels, clams and a flavoursome seafood stock
This seafood tower is a show-stopping centerpiece. Initially I considered making a seafood wreath but the elegance of a seafood tower won me over. While ordering one at a restaurant can be pricey, you can easily create your own at home for a fraction of the cost - just grab some cake stands!
So tell me Dear Reader, which dish caught your eye first? Do you always serve seafood at Christmas?
Published on 2024-12-13 by Lorraine Elliott.
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