Hot Shellfish How-Tos
How To: Make beer-battered shrimp
Beer adds a nice yeasty flavor to this batter, which can also be used for fish and chips or any other fried seafood.
How To: Make Maryland crab cakes
Crab cakes are best when kept simple and light. Try the recipe in this video for an authentic Chesapeake Bay taste. You'll need to gather these ingredients: two eggs, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon, bread or cracker crumbs, seafood seasoning, baking powder, parsley, and crabmeat. If you can't make it out to the shore or a nice restaurant (economic downturn and all), check out this video cooking show and learn how to make your very own Maryland crab cakes. And remember-...
Cook Indian shrimp biryana: a Goan rice dish
Watch this great cooking video on how to cook Indian shrimp biryana, which is a Goan rice dish. If you’re tired of the same old biryanis, try this Goan-inspired recipe for shrimp (prawn) biriani. With the creaminess of coconut milk and freshness of mint, it’s the perfect combination!
How To: Make tandoori tikka prawn barbecue kebabs with the BBC
Chef Ainsley Harriott cooks a delicious dish of tandoori tikka prawns. Easy to follow step by step meal idea from BBC cookery show Ainsley's Gourmet Express.
How To: Cook a French dish of mussels, clams & spinach w/ BBC
Chef Keith Floyd prepares a delicious Lagoustine and tomato recipe and a mussel, steamed clam and spinach gratin in this classic video from BBC cookery show 'Floyd on Fish'.
How To: Cook mussels with Floyd Cooks of the BBC
Chef Keith Floyd presents an easy to follow step by step guide to cooking with mussels. Classic moules mariniere recipe video from BBC cookery show 'Floyd on Fish'.
How To: Make Indian Cornish food fusion mussels with the BBC
Welcome to the fragrant world of Cornish Indian food. Chef and food writer Anjum Anand shows a local Cornish couple the best way to cook mussels in a traditional Indian style. Great video from BBC food programme 'Indian Food Made Easy'.
How To: Peel and devein prawns like a chef
Check out this video cooking tip from The Chef's Toolbox in Australia. Watch this tutorial to learn how to peel and devein prawns like a chef. Buying, peeling, and deveining the shrimp lookalike prawns is easy with a little know-how, see how to do it right here.
How To: Make rock shrimp and lobster butter risotto
Mark Twain said “cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” Well, that’s sort of what risotto is: rice with a college education.
How To: Cook and eat lobster
How to cook and eat a Maine lobster. Here's how to cook Maine Lobster and a frozen rock lobster tail. These are very different cooking methods. Maine Lobster is cooked alive.
How To: De-beard NZ green lipped mussels
Only cook live mussels. If it doesn't open a little when you knock on it it is dead and should not be eaten. Scour off the lips that attach the mussel to rocks and discarded.
How To: Shuck an oyster
The pros at the raw bar make it look easy, but it’s all about technique—specifically, the precision placement and leverage of your oyster knife. You will need: fresh oysters, any type, lots of ice, a small brush, an oyster knife, a cutting board, a towel, a wide shallow bowl or platter, lemon wedges, oyster glove and cocktail sauce. Tip: When you are rinsing the oysters, throw out any that are slightly open and don't spring closed at your touch.
How To: Eat crawfish
Do you suck the heads? First time eating crawfish? This how to video will show you how to properly eat Louisiana craw fish.
How To: Peel, devein and butterfly fresh shrimp this holiday
The food editor at Coastal Living demonstrates how easy it is to work with fresh unpeeled shrimp. Colossal shrimp are very easy to peel. Watch this demonstration to learn how to prepare raw shrimp for cooking this holiday season. Shrimp makes the perfect Christmas dinner appetizer, entree or soup.
How To: Prepare a lobster dinner for the holidays
Cook fresh lobster without fear using these easy tips. Lobster makes a delicious, extravagant Christmas dinner. Don't be intimidated by this cooking process, these hints will help. Learn how to cook lobster and prepare the cooked lobster for eating. Yum! Nothing like fresh lobster for the holidays.
How To: Make Thai street vendor style shrimp fried rice
Thai street vendor food can be quiet inexpensive, not to mention absolutely delicious! But what is their secret to these sidewalk dishes? Here is a basic fried rice commonly made by street vendors and fine restaurants alike. It's best to use day-old rice that's been cooked and sitting at room temperature (just leave it in the rice cooker for best results). We add roasted chile paste which gives a perfect, authentic flavor which is just a tad spicy. Try making some Thai shrimp fried rice.
How To: Make Thai street vendor style garlic shrimp
Thai street vendor food can be quiet inexpensive, not to mention absolutely delicious! But what is their secret to these sidewalk dishes? Follow along with this cooking how to video as a Thai food vendor shows you how to make garlic shrimp. Follow closely and you’ll be cooking like a professional street food vendor in no time. You'll love the taste of these shrimp fried in aromatic garlic oil. Serve the garlic shrimp with a side of fresh cucumebers. Make Thai street vendor style garlic shrimp.
How To: Cook Thai street vendor style pad prik gaeng
Thai street vendor food can be quiet inexpensive, not to mention absolutely delicious! But what is their secret to these sidewalk dishes? Follow along with this cooking how to video as a Thai food vendor shows you how to make a delicious seafood and shrimp stir fry. This seafood stir fry of shrimp, squid, green beans, and baby corn is more commonly known as pad prik gaeng, so make sure to ask for it by name. Follow closely and you’ll be cooking like a professional street food vendor in no tim...
How To: Make aThai street vendor style mussel pancake
Thai street vendor food can be quiet inexpensive, not to mention absolutely delicious! But what is their secret to these sidewalk dishes? Follow along with this cooking how to video as a Thai food vendor shows you how to make a fried mussel pancake. It can be made with oysters, squid, or any seafood of your choice. Fried mussel pancake is also known as "Hoi Tod" in Thailand. Follow closely and you’ll be cooking like a professional street food vendor in no time.
How To: Grill Oysters on the Half Shell with a Mango Salsa
Looking for great grilling recipe tips? Then watch this how-to video to learn how to grill fresh oysters on the half shell. Top off with a mango, lime, and jalapeno sauce. For added spiciness, top of with red chili horseradish. These grilled oysters on the half shell with mango salsa will be a hit at your next outdoor party.
How To: Make BBQ shrimp and cocktail sauce with the Neely's
Pat and Gina whip up a spicy barbecued shrimp and homemade cocktail sauce. Follow along as the Neely's show you how to prepare a great southern style seafood dish. Make these BBQ shrimp with the cocktail sauce for a meal your guest wont forget.
How To: Make a butter poached lobster shooter with Paula Deen
Paula Deen's love of butter shines in this delicious lobster recipe. Follow along as she demonstrates how to cook up a butter poached lobster shooter. This cooking how-to video is part of Paula's Home Cooking show hosted by Jamie Deen, Paula Deen. Paula Deen, owner of Lady and Sons, a famous Savannah restaurant, is Food Network's resident southern chef. Step inside her kitchen and discover delicious food that's both uncomplicated and comforting. You'll just love the flavor of this butter poac...
How To: Cook sage and pancetta shrimp with Rachel Ray
Rachel Ray prepares her mom's specialty, shrimp with sage and pancetta. Follow along learn how to prepare this shellfish and ham recipe for your mom. This cooking how-to video is part of 30 Minute Meals show hosted by Rachael Ray. Would you believe you can make impressive and delectable meals at home in less time than it takes to get takeout? Let Rachael Ray show you how easy it can be. From comfort food to sophisticated fare for entertaining, Rachael promises that her dazzling dishes will ne...
How To: Make New Orleans shrimp pot pie with Sunny Anderson
Sunny Anderson prepares tasty shrimp pot pie that's easy for anyone. Follow along for this easy to make real food shellfish recipe.
How To: Make Asian style shrimp toast
Shrimp toast is a delicious crispy appetizer that is quite simple to make. Follow along with this Asian cooking how-to video to learn how to prepare shrimp toast. All they are is a piece of toast that has a shrimp mix spread on top of it and is deep fried for a crispy texture.
How To: Cook Chinese shrimp chip snacks
These delicious chips make the perfect snack! Follow along with this Asian cooking how-to video to learn how to make Chinese shrimp chip snacks. This shrimp chips are sure to be a hit with your family. The ingredients you will need for this recipe are store bought shrimp chips and oil.
How To: Fry salt and pepper shrimp
These delicious shrimp are simple to make and make are perfect treat! Follow along with this Asian cooking how to video to learn how to make salt and pepper shrimp. The unique thing about his salt and pepper shrimp recipe is that the shellfish are cooked and eaten with the shell on. The ingredients you need for this recipe are: frozen raw shrimp, cornstarch, ground pepper, and salt. You'll love salt and pepper shrimp.
How To: Make quick and easy shrimp spring rolls
Made with rice paper wrappers, these spring rolls are simple to make and delicious in taste. Follow along with this Asian cooking how-to video to learn how to make quick and easy shrimp spring rolls. The ingredients you will need for this Asian recipe are: shrimp, mixed cole slaw, peanut oil, garlic salt, ground ginger, and spring roll wrappers.
How To: Make Jamaican style okra and saltfish
Watch this cooking how-to video as Tracy cooks some authentic okra and saltfish. This veggie and seafood dish is very popular in Jamaica. Follow along this Jamaican cooking lesson and learn how to make okra and saltfish.
How To: Grill Bacon Shrimp Skewers with a Honey Chipotle Glaze
In this cooking how-to video, Scott Herbert from Whole Foods Market shares his grilling secrets for making bacon wrapped shrimp skewers with honey chipotle BBQ glaze. Plus, discover a better tasting, better-for-you bacon that features 40 percent less fat than most bacon! Follow along and learn to make this tasty shrimp and bacon appetizers.
How To: Shuck fresh Long Island Bay scallops
This shellfish how-to video demonstrates a simple technique for shucking Long Island Bay scallops. Although the entire scallop is edible most people only eat the muscle that holds the shell closed. To remove as much of that muscle as possible try to get the knife to scrape the top of the shell as you open the scallop. The typical Long Island bay scallop yields a meat about the height and diameter of a stack of 8 nickels. Some larger, some smaller, but that's about average. Follow along with t...
How To: Male shrimp ceviche with lime and lemon juice
In this cooking how-to video Chef Mario shows you a new way to prepare shrimp with citrus. Follow along with this cooking lesson and learn how to make shrimp ceviche. This is dish that requires the shrimp or any other seafood to sit in an acid solution (such as lemon or limes) over night allowing it to cook the raw meat. Watch how easy it is to make shrimp ceviche.
How To: Prepare red shrimp panang curry
Prepare a quick and tasty Thai red shrimp panang curry at home with this easy to follow HowTo cooking video. A CurrySimple red curry sauce is used for the curry base and a little peanut butter for an added bonus. Watch and learn how easy it is to prepare home cooked Thai food with store bought curry. Add raw shrimp, basil leaves, red and green bell peppers and cook in the prepared curry. Enjoy this shellfish and panang recipe.
How To: Cook pasta with soft shell crabs
Spring time means soft shell crabs. In this cooking how to video tutorial Mark Bittman, from the New York Times, demonstrates how to cook pasta with soft-shell crabs. Watch and prepare yourself for a delicious pasta and soft shell crab recipe brought to you by the dining section of the New York Times.
How To: Grill lime, chili, and garlic prawns
If you love shellfish and barbecuing then you'll love this recipe. Watch this cooking how to video as our host demonstrates how to make lime, chili and garlic prawns cooked on the grill. You could also cook this shrimp recipe in a wok or fry pan if you wanted. Enjoy this spicy and tangy prawn recipe.
How To: Cook honey soy BBQ shrimp
If you love barbecue and shellfish, then you'll love this recipe. This cooking how to video demonstrates a great seafood recipe for the outdoor grill. Watch as out host shows you how to prepare and cook honey soy prawns on the BBQ.
How To: Remove the vein from a prawn or shrimp
Check out this instructional cooking video that demonstrates an easy way to de-vein and peel a prawn or shrimp. Just follow the simple steps as outlined in this cooking tutorial and learn the proper way to remove the vein from a pawn or shrimp. This is a matter of personal taste, as some people have no objection to eating them with the vein. All it entails is removing the vein that runs through the back of the pawn. De-vein your shrimp so it's ready to cook!
How To: Cook Maryland crab cakes
Around the World in 80 Dishes takes you to the Chesapeake Bay with a video demonstration of a classic recipe for crab cakes, prepared by Chef Bruce Mattel of the Culinary Institute of America. You will need eggs, parsley, lemon juice, crab meat, bread crumbs, butter, sour cream, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and corn meal. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make Maryland and Mid-Atlantic style crab cakes.
How To: Make a shrimp appetizer
Watch this instructional cooking video to prepare a shrimp mold appetizer. This recipe tastes much better if you can use fresh jumbo shrimp, but you can also prepare this with a more modest selection of shrimp. This English style hors d'oeuvre is easy to prepare with common household ingredients.
How To: Cook Chinese shrimp lo-mein with Kai
Forget the Chinese take out, this seafood and noodle Chinese dish is perfect for any day of the week. Watch this how to video tutorial as professional Thai chef Kai shows you how to stir fry shrimp lo mein. This shrimp recipe is quick and delicious try it tonight.