Hot Shellfish How-Tos
How To: Prepare geoduck sashimi
Chef David Cavagnaro transforms geoduck clams into sashimi. These are bizarre penis looking creatures in the Pacific.
How To: Quahog or dig for clams
It's rewarding and therapeutic to dig your own quahogs (aka clams). Have some question about where to get started? Like where do you buy the supplies? How do you get a license? What time of the year can you dig? The mysteries of acquiring these mollusks are solved in this scenic, informative video. Quahog or dig for clams.
How To: Shuck an oyster easily
Shucking oysters is one of those tasks you may prefer that someone else do for you. It can be hard - if you don't have a good technique. If you are one of those people you should watch this video. Shuck an oyster easily.
How To: Make shrimp filled casconcelli
Shrimp, shallots, and chives inside. Brown butter, sage, and parmesan on top. Mmmmmm. Make shrimp filled casconcelli.
How To: Devein shrimp like an expert
Deveining a shrimp is simple, but it's one of those basic techniques many people don't know how to do. Watch this video to learn from an expert. Devein shrimp like an expert.
How To: Crack a crawfish
Watch this video to learn two methods for cracking a crawfish. Crack a crawfish.
How To: Cook coconut mussels with Hell's Kitchen Gordon Ramsay
Watch as Gordon Ramsay comes into your kitchen to show you how to cook like pro. Tonight he makes mussels in an aromatic coconut broth. Try this Thai inspired dish at home tonight. Cook coconut mussels with Hell's Kitchen Gordon Ramsay.
How To: Cook jumbo sea scallops Latitude 41 style
Chef Tony Miller walks us through making his Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops with Black Thai Rice, Spinach, Mushrooms, in a Coconut Curry Sauce in the kitchen at Latitude 41 in downtown Columbus, Ohio.
How To: Poach shrimp and vegetables
Watch this how to video and learn to make a super easy and fresh dish. You'll need some shrimp, carrots, sugar snap peas, and scallions. Serve over steamed rice.
How To: Cook crawfish etouffee with Chef Patrick Mould
Stephen Linn heads to Lafayette, La. to cook Cajun with Chef Patrick Mould. This week Pat shows us how to make his Crawfish Etouffee.
How To: Cook pan fried scallops
We made this pan fried scallops recipe in celebration of the movie No Reservations, starring Catherine Zeta Jones and Aaron Eckhart. This video will show you how easy it is to make a top-notch, quick recipe just like in the film.
How To: Make Mediterranean grilled scallops
Watch this video to learn how to make grilled Mediterranean scallops. The title of this video tells it all. How could it not be good?
How To: Make crab cakes with potatoes
Watch this video and make delicious crab cakes and potatoes with Dave!! Hmmmmm Good!!
How To: Clean blue crabs
This short vide shows you how to prepare and clean live blue crabs before cooking them. There is also some blue crab anatomy pictures in the video. Maybe some crab beginners will find this helpful.
How To: Make scallop cannelloni
Watch this how to video and see how simple it is to prepare scallops canelloni style.
How To: Prepare Louisiana crawfish pie
Take a trip down the bayou with this recipe for crawfish pie. This video will go step by step in how to make delicious restaurant quality meals in a very simple manner.
How To: Make spinach and crab stuffed mushrooms
Singer Trish Murphy cooks up real food. She makes a simple yet delicious dish of spinach and crab stuffed mushrooms.
How To: Make Thai yellow shrimp curry
Get yourself some coocnut milk, yellow curry paste and shrimps and make this supper easy and quick recipe.
How To: Prepare buttered prawns with egg floss
If you're looking for a sumptuous dinner idea tonight, why not try this buttered prawn dish with egg floss? We know that "egg floss" sounds weird (no, it's not like tooth floss), but it's actually those really thin, tender pieces of egg that float in egg drop soups. They're an attractive way to add flavor to any dish.
How To: Sear scallops with mushrooms and crispy prosciutto
Learn how to sear scallops with sauteed mushrooms and crispy prosciutto by watching this video.
How To: Make shrimp scampi
Shrimp Scampi is great as finger food or served over pasta! It takes just minutes to cook. Try this scrumptious shrimp recipe seasoned with white wine, clam juice, lemon and spices. I know you're going to enjoy this one!
How To: Cook a shrimp appetizer
Watch this video and learn to create elegant shrimp appetizer that's visually dramatic.
How To: Cook a lobster
Watch this video and learn how to prepare, cook, and eat lobster.
How To: Shuck oysters with chef Ming Tsai
This instructional how-to video, hosted by Simply Ming’s chef Ming Tsai, specializes in fresh oysters. Oysters are a very versatile type of seafood, they taste great with many or few ingredients. Watch this video cooking lesson as Ming shows you how the proper way to to shuck oysters.
How To: Cook swashbucklin' shrimp with Coolio
It's time for your unruly shrimp to walk the plank! Coolio is 'bout to teach you how to control your seafood. Shaka!
How To: Make authentic Chinese seafood on a sizzling hot plate
Watch this video series to learn how to make authentic Chinese seafood on a sizzling hot plate - just like in a Chinese restaurant. This is a great detailed demonstration of a home recipe, step by step. You can't get this kind of lesson out of a book. Enjoy!
How To: Cook authentic Chinese seafood with bell peppers
Watch this video series to learn how to make squid, prawns and scallops with bell peppers. This is a great authentic Chinese recipe that is easy to follow.
How To: Make a shrimp and scallop casserole
Watch this video to learn how to make Dave's shrimp and scallop casserole with parmesan and bread crumbs.
How To: Peel and devein shrimp easily
Watch this video to learn how to peel and devein shrimp. Deveining is not necessary, but many people like to do it to make the shrimp look better.
How To: Crack a lobster
Do you enjoy lobster, but hate having to get the meat out of the shell? This video shows you an easy way to remove the lobster meat, going over techniques such as twisting the tail, and finding tomalley.
How To: Make prawn pakora
Prawn Pakora is a wonderfully tasty appetizer or side dish eaten across India. So we teamed up with Shahena Ali of the Maharaja restaurant in Benfleet, Essex, to show you how to rustle them up. Make prawn pakora.
How To: Cook a paella
Simon Leach shows us how to cook a paella in this series of videos Part 1 of 6 - How to Cook a paella.
How To: Make Cajun shrimp
In this recipe video series, learn how to make Cajun shrimp. Our expert, Matt Senatore, shows you everything you need to know to make this tasty seafood dish. Learn how to prepare peppers, onions, garlic, and parsley for Cajun shrimp.
How To: Pan-sear shrimp
Watch and learn how to make this Indian version of pan-seared shrimp with turmeric and tandoori masala. Easy to make, they are a great snack or appetizer.
How To: Make shrimp biryani
Biryani is a classic Indian dish and can be made in many different varieties. In this video, Chef Sanjay shows you how to make shrimp biryani (shrimp with basmathi rice).
How To: Make Indian crab cakes
Crab cakes are a wonderful food often only made for special occasions or available seasonally - but it doesn't have to be! See how to make Alaskan crab make into cutlets indian style with Indian flavors.
How To: Make Goan shrimp curry
Chef Sanjay is here to show you how to make goan shrimp curry. This style of curry has a Portuguese influence on the goan Indian style.
How To: Make fried coconut shrimp
You probably have coconut shrimp in restaurants but maybe haven't tried it at home, but you should because it's easy! This version has an Indian flare to it.
How To: Prepare fried coconut shrimp
In these cooking videos, learn how to make a fried coconut shrimp recipe. Our expert will walk you through the process step-by-step, with tips on how to buy fresh shrimp, what ingredients and utensils are needed, how to devein the shrimp, how to add flour, make a beer batter, and dip the shrimp, how to make an orange marmalade dipping sauce, how to fry the shrimp, and how to serve the dish with a little bit of flair.
How To: Make crab stuffed shrimp
In this cooking video series, learn how to make crab stuffed shrimp from restaurant owner Richard Buccola. Richard will teach you all about preparing, cooking, and serving the shrimp and crab.