Legal Seafood Recipes

Welcome to our collection of Legal Seafood recipes! As seafood lovers, we know how important it is to have access to delicious and easy-to-make recipes that highlight the freshness and flavor of the seafood we enjoy. That’s why we’ve compiled some of our favorite Legal Seafood recipes for you to try at home. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner, we hope you’ll find something here that inspires you to get in the kitchen and start cooking!

• New England Clam Chowder
• Lobster Roll
• Crab Cakes
• Baked Scallops

New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients:

• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cans chopped clams, with juice
• 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.
2. Add onion, celery, and garlic to pot, and cook until vegetables are softened.
3. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, clams with juice, potatoes, and bay leaf to pot, and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
5. Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

FAQs:

• Q: Can I use fresh clams instead of canned?
• A: Yes, you can substitute fresh clams for the canned clams. You’ll need about 2 pounds of clams, and you’ll need to steam them until they open. You can then chop them and use them in the recipe.
• Q: Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
• A: Yes, you can make this recipe up to a day ahead of time. Just refrigerate it in an airtight container, and reheat it gently when you’re ready to serve.
• Q: Can I freeze this recipe?
• A: Yes, you can freeze this recipe for up to 2 months. Just make sure to let it cool completely before freezing, and reheat it gently when you’re ready to serve.
• Q: Can I add other seafood to this recipe?
• A: Yes, you can add other seafood like shrimp or scallops to this recipe. Just make sure to cook them until they’re fully cooked before adding them to the pot.
• Q: Can I use milk instead of heavy cream?
• A: Yes, you can use milk instead of heavy cream, but the chowder won’t be as thick and creamy.

Tips:

If you don’t have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth or water instead. You can also add other vegetables like carrots or corn to the chowder if you like. Serve the chowder with oyster crackers or crusty bread for dipping.

Lobster Roll

Ingredients:

• 4 lobster tails, cooked and chopped
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 hot dog buns
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine lobster, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, parsley, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brush hot dog buns with melted butter, and toast in skillet until golden brown.
3. Fill toasted buns with lobster mixture, and serve.

FAQs:

• Q: Can I use frozen lobster meat?
• A: Yes, you can use frozen lobster meat, but fresh lobster meat will have better flavor and texture.
• Q: Can I use a different type of bread?
• A: Yes, you can use a different type of bread like a hoagie roll or a baguette. Just make sure it’s sturdy enough to hold the lobster mixture.
• Q: Can I add other ingredients to the lobster roll?
• A: Yes, you can add other ingredients like diced tomato, chopped onion, or sliced avocado to the lobster mixture if you like.
• Q: Can I make the lobster mixture ahead of time?
• A: Yes, you can make the lobster mixture up to a day ahead of time. Just refrigerate it in an airtight container, and assemble the sandwiches when you’re ready to serve.
• Q: Can I use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise?
• A: Yes, you can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, but the lobster roll won’t be as creamy.

Tips:

If you’re using fresh lobster, you can cook it by boiling it