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Feast of Seven Fishes Recipes

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Lemon-Garlic Marinated Shrimp

Marinating precooked shrimp in garlic- and lemon-infused oil is a simple yet elegant appetizer.

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Bouillabaisse with Spicy Rouille

This famous Provencal stew was traditionally a catchall for fishermen's catch of the day. Our version uses ocean-friendly calamari, tilapia and scallops.

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Pistachio-Crusted Tuna Steaks

Pistachio crust teams up with a savory mustard-dill sauce for an exceptional tuna dish. Choose “sushi grade” tuna steaks if you prefer a milder flavor. Make it a meal: Serve with brown rice and steamed broccolini.

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Smoked Trout Salad with Herb & Horseradish Dressing

Smoked trout tops heart-shaped watercress and mixed greens tossed with creamy horseradish dressing, creating a wonderful appetizer salad.

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Seafood Linguine

This restaurant-worthy seafood pasta dish is a snap to make and an easy way to impress guests. We like the sweet taste and extra-saucy consistency of canned diced San Marzano tomatoes in sauces like this one. Marjoram pairs well with the seafood, but basil or even parsley works too. Serve with a Caesar salad.

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Cashew Salmon with Apricot Couscous

Yogurt sauce flavored with lemon, cumin and cilantro tops this Indian-inspired grilled salmon.

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Grilled Halibut Salad Niçoise

Salad nicoise, a classic French salad, is typically made with tuna. Here we use sweet grilled halibut (in season in midsummer) or striped bass. To make it quicker, substitute 2 or 3 cans of drained chunk light tuna. Or skip the fish altogether for a vegetarian main-course salad. We call for serving it on a platter, but it’s just as beautiful individually plated. Recipe by Nancy Baggett for EatingWell.

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Have a festive and healthy Christmas Eve dinner with our Feast of Seven Fishes recipes.

The Feast of Seven Fishes, a traditional Italian seaside meal, is a fresh idea for your Christmas Eve feast. The details of this feast vary depending on what is freshest and most affordable and which Biblical story is referenced—from three types of fish for the three wise men to the most common number, seven, for the seven days of creation, to 13, in reference to Jesus and his apostles. Try these healthy fish recipes, including seafood salad recipes, fish chowder recipes and seafood pasta recipes, for appetizers, entrees and everything in between.

Appetizer Recipes for the Feast of Seven Fishes

Caramelized onion and golden raisins add sweet balance to shrimp in this easy...
Caviar lovers agree that the best presentations are the simplest.
Lean Canadian bacon, Parmesan cheese and an aromatic blend of chopped vegetables and...
You could also serve the scallops over Asian salad greens dressed with sesame oil...
Fava is the Greek word for bean puree, almost exclusively made with yellow split...
Marinating precooked shrimp in garlic- and lemon-infused oil is a simple yet elegant...
This gravlax is a play on the traditional Scandinavian recipe. Thinly slice the...
A simple lemon-dill mayonnaise adds a touch of sophistication to smoked trout on...
Washington, D.C.-based chef Barton Seaver is a passionate advocate for the health of...
These tuna-stuffed peppers are ubiquitous in delis all over Susa, Italy.

Salad Recipes for the Feast of Seven Fishes

An unusual and rich flavor combination; serve this salad with sliced tomato on a bed...
Pimientos and a touch of cayenne enrich a light creamy dressing for a luxurious but...
Salad nicoise, a classic French salad, is typically made with tuna. Here we use...
Salmon and lentils are a familiar combo in French bistro cooking; here they combine...
Packed with protein and fiber, this tuna and bean salad is ready in a flash. For an...
Smoked trout tops heart-shaped watercress and mixed greens tossed with creamy...

Soup and Stew Recipes for the Feast of Seven Fishes

This famous Provencal stew was traditionally a catchall for fishermen's catch...
Lemony rice, delicately flavored broth and gently poached tilapia are topped with a...
The fishermen's catch of the day is transformed into a succulent seafood stew.
This oyster soup bursts with the heady flavors of the sea. Rather than heavy cream,...
The flavor of this salmon chowder is greatly enhanced by adding either fresh dill or...
Chopped clams, aromatic vegetables and creamy potatoes blended with low-fat milk and...

Main Dish Recipes for the Feast of Seven Fishes

Arctic char, related to salmon and trout, is sustainably farmed, making it a “best...
This recipe follows the Spanish and Portuguese tradition of pairing mild white fish...
Yogurt sauce flavored with lemon, cumin and cilantro tops this Indian-inspired...
This silky tomato sauce with a touch of cream makes mild-flavored cod sing. Serve...
This freshwater favorite is a snap on the grill. Grilling with the skin on keeps the...
Pistachio crust teams up with a savory mustard-dill sauce for an exceptional tuna...
This restaurant-worthy seafood pasta dish is a snap to make and an easy way to...
Known as Tuna-Pea Wiggle to some, this family-friendly tuna noodle casserole tends...
Quickly roasting fish at high heat keeps it moist and succulent. The thyme-and-...

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