
Seafood
Lobster Risotto
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayWhen you’re cooking to impress, look no further than this divinely decadent lobster risotto recipe that’s surprisingly simple to put together. Wow your dinner guests with this rich dinner recipe, that’s made with Arborio rice, lobster meat, white wine, garlic, shallots, and homemade or prepared stock.
Oyster Stew
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancOyster Stew is the perfect thing to knock the chill off on a cold day.
Grilled Fish with Artichoke Caponata
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesTo top meaty mahimahi at Marea, Michael White makes a vinegary caponata (a Sicilian relish) with fresh artichoke hearts, not the traditional tomatoes and eggplant. Trimming artichokes can be time-consuming, so buy marinated artichoke hearts from the grocery store instead.
Shrimp in Tomato-Garlic Sauce
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesThis light yet hearty blend of humble ingredients with sun-kissed Spanish flavors is easily whipped up anytime. Make it a well-rounded meal by serving with steamed brown rice, a simple salad, and a nice Spanish wine.
Zucchini Crab Cakes With Lime Aioli
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesA delicous way to use zucchini from your garden or the farmers market.
Seared Scallops with Garlic Basil Butter
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesSeared scallops cook quickly — within 5 minutes — and are best when enjoyed straight-away. If you’re serving them with pasta, vegetables or rice, make sure they are ready before cooking the scallops.
Grilled Shrimp with Pesto
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesWhether you serve the dish for dinner with pasta and a vegetable or as an appetizer all alone, the shrimp disappear in a flash. Make extra!
Grilled White Fish with Avocado Relish
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesThis super simple fish dish needs a bit of time to marinate but then cooks up in just minutes! It’s perfect for a quick and easy evening meal. Prep the ingredients before you head out the door for the day.
Pan Seared Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Wine Pairings: Medium Racy RedsPan fried to a flakey perfection, salmon is crispy on the outside and drenched in a creamy and fragrant sauce.
Fried Anchovy-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesFor this simple Italian hors d’oeuvre, delicate zucchini flowers are filled with salty anchovy fillets and batter-fried.
Grilled Honey Lemon Halibut
Wine Pairings: ChardonnaySimple to make with ingredients that are found in the pantry. Easy and delicious grilled halibut recipe with honey and lemon. Halibut is an oily white fish. Similar white fishes that can be substituted for halibut include fluke, flounder, and turbot.
Spaghetti With Mussels and White Beans
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesUsing mussels in this tomato sauced spaghetti keeps the pasta’s richness from going overboard. Add white cannellini beans for extra heft.
Shrimp in Garlic Oil
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesThe aromas of garlic and oil waft up from the pan, engulfing your senses.
Sea Bass alla Fiorentina
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesA very easy, elegant fish recipe from Giada de Laurentiis. If you can’t find sea bass any mild, flakey white fish will do!
Pesto Pistachio Fish Fillet
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesThe pistachios along with zesty lemon, aromatic pesto, and fresh herbs make for such a lovely combination of flavors and textures.
Tuscan Butter Shrimp
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayTuscan butter makes everything better, especially shrimp. The sauce is so good, you’ll be tempted to eat it straight out of the pan.
Cedar Planked Salmon
Wine Pairings: Pinot NoirSalmon fillets marinate in rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, green onions, ginger, and garlic before hitting the grill.
Broiled Oysters with Fennel
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesOysters are a tasty symbol of the Pays Nantais region, on the Atlantic coast near Brittany. There, oysters are paired with Muscadet.
Turmeric Fish with Rice Noodles and Herbs
Wine Pairings: Light Crisp WhitesThis recipe is inspired by the Vietnamese dish, Cha Ca La Vong. In Hanoi, where the dish originates, the fish is usually cooked tableside and served with a variety of accompaniments. You can keep the herbs, sauce, and noodles separate, or combine them all in a bowl.
Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia with Crème Fraîche Tartar Cream
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancThis is a really simple dinner to make. The tilapia is quickly breaded and then baked for a short time. While it’s cooking, you mix together the ingredients for the crème fraîche tartar cream sauce. The sauce has the flavors of a typical tartar sauce but is a bit thinner so it can be drizzled onto the fish to serve.
Lemony Risotto with Asparagus and Shrimp
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancWhen life gives you lemons, make risotto. The clean, citrusy spark brightens both the asparagus and the shrimp and will pair nicely with Sauvignon Blanc or a crisp, clean white.
Seared Grouper with Corn, Zucchini, and Tomato Saute
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancThis refreshing seafood dinner is perfect for a late-summer or early-fall evening.
Shrimp and Asparagus Angel Hair
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancA great way to utilize fresh herbs during the summer.
Grilled Halibut with Sun-dried Tomato Beurre Blanc
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayThis grilled fish with a rich sauce is fancy but simple and is a perfect match for Chardonnay.
Crumbed King George Whiting and Sauce Gribiche
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisThis delicious baked fish is a crowd pleaser. Especially when paired with a palate pleasing sicilian white wine.
Perfect Baked Cod
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancIf you’re someone who’s afraid of cooking seafood at home, cod is the fish for you. It’s basically impossible to mess up: It cooks quickly, is hard to overcook (unless you really forget about it), and is easy to flavor however you want.
Spaghetti alle Vongole
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisThe briny juices from the clams help to flavor this brothy sauce—the fresher the clams, the better the dish.
Lobster and Chorizo Paella
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancCombining sweet lobster meat with spicy chorizo, this paella is just right when you’re serving a crowd. Be sure to buy cured Spanish chorizo, rather than fresh Mexican chorizo, for this dish.
Tilapia Tacos with Grilled Peppers and Onion
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancThese low-fat tilapia tacos feature corn tortillas filled with tender pieces of sautéed fish, grilled onion, grilled bell pepper and sliced jalapeño pepper. Slice the onion just before placing it on the grill. If given time to set, the onion rings will begin to separate and will not have good grill marks.
Grilled Halibut with Cilantro Garlic Butter
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancFish is simply seasoned with lime juice, then served with a cilantro lime garlic sauce. Serve over a bed of greens with a nice loaf of bread for a complete meal.
Grilled Fish with Garlic, Basil, and Lemon
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancThis delicious low-carb fish marinade with garlic, basil, and lemon is good on Halibut, Tilapia, Mahi Mahi, or any firm white fish. This marinade would also be good on shrimp, scallops, or chicken.
Tuscan-Style Grilled Tuna Steaks with Grilled Stuffed Portobellos
Wine Pairings: Chardonnay, Pinot NoirThis easy summer dinner recipe uses fresh herbs from your garden to create a Tuscan-style rub for tuna steaks. Serve with the accompanying stuffed mushroom recipe and a mixed green salad dressed with oil and vinegar you’ve got a complete meal that’s perfect with Pinot Noir.
Spicy Shrimp, Celery, and Cashew Stir-fry
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, RieslingThis recipe is easy and versatile; you can replace the shrimp with any meat, such as chicken, beef or pork.
Lime Shrimp & Avocado Salad
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancTalk about a light and refreshing salad that requires no cooking! Lime juice and cilantro are the key ingredients to creating this wonderful, healthy salad you’ll want to make all summer long.
Halibut with Honey Walnut Crust and Orange Sesame Butter
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayChopped walnuts, panko, and honey become a crisp, flavorful coating for the halibut fillets.
Tuna Steak au Poivre with White Beans and Bitter Greens Salad
Wine Pairings: Pinot Noir, Rhone Blend RedThis recipe looks long and complicated, but it's so fast and easy...perfect for a busy weeknight!
Garlicky Mussels in a Rich Lemon, Fresh Herb, Butter Sauce
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancGarlicky Mussels in a Rich Lemon, Fresh Herb, Butter Sauce
Sea Bass Fillets with Parsley Sauce
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancBob Chambers, a private chef and former Food & WIne staffer, created this delectable butter-fried sea bass with an easy, lemony sauce.
Seared Scallops with Herb-Butter Pan Sauce
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancThese seared scallops are quick-cooking, sweet, tender, mild, and delectable. Be sure to have all your ingredients prepped for the sauce (shallots diced, herbs chopped) before you begin searing the scallops.
Halibut Piccata
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancDelectable fish in a creamy, piquant sauce... this dish will wow your dinner guests.
Fried-Fish Sandwiches with Jalapeno-Spiked Tomatoes
Wine Pairings: Sparkling, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Riesling“These should look much too big to eat with your bare hands,” says Alex Aguilera about his crispy fish sandwiches.
Braised Salmon with Roasted Almonds
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisLooking for a change? Consider this fast and healthy salmon recipe--proof that Mediterranean food can achieve surprising richness in almost no time.
Grilled Shrimp
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancA classic recipe for hot summer nights.
Baked Dijon Salmon
Wine Pairings: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Pinot NoirSalmon fillets brushed with honey and Dijon mustard, coated with bread crumbs and pecans, and baked is a perfect match with Chardonnay.
Chilean Sea Bass with Grilled Mango Salsa
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancThe firm flesh of Chilean sea bass makes it an ideal choice for the grill. The hot-sweet grilled mango and red pepper salsa provides a delicious contrast to the rich fish.
Grilled Rock Lobster Tails
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancGrilled rock lobster tails lightly seasoned with lemon and garlic. Ready in no time at all, and oh so delicious!
Sardinian Fish Soup
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisWhile it is impossible to duplicate a Sardinian fish stew exactly, substitute whatever is available. A mix of four different types of seafood is a good rule to follow for this dish.
Fish Fillets Baked in Garlic-Parsley Sauce
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisThis delicious baked fish is a crowd pleaser. Especially when paired with a palate pleasing sicilian white wine.
Easy Sole Meuniere
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancThis is a pretty basic recipe but it is just delicious! If sole isn’t available, other good choices are flounder or perch.
Easy Mediterranean Fish Skillet
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancThis Easy Mediterranean Fish Skillet comes together in less than 30 minutes and is made in one pan. Packed with healthy veggies and a ton of flavor!
Oysters Mornay
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisFor those that find eating raw freshly shucked Oysters a little intimidating, this recipe for Oysters Mornay is a great compromise. Muscadet from Loire Valley, France, is the classic pairing with oysters.
Tuna Sandwiches Provencal
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancAdding a flavorful mayonnaise to this pan bagnat—style sandwich gives new appeal to traditional French fare.
Thai Shrimp Curry
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisSweet coconut milk and spicy green curry paste are blended with shrimp and basil to create a comforting Thai curry dish.
Cucumber-Grapefruit Crab Salad
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisSandro Gamba uses nonfat yogurt in many of his sauces and salad dressings. Here he mixes it with succulent Dungeness crab, a high-protein seafood that’s also high in iron and zinc.
Easy Garlic-Lemon Scallops
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancScallops sauteed in butter and garlic will melt in your mouth. Lemon juice gives it a nice kick.
Shrimp Ceviche
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancWhen it’s hot as hell out, there’s literally nothing better to eat.
Prosciutto Roasted Halibut with Fresh Thyme
Wine Pairings: Unoaked ChardonnayLooking for an elegant entrée to serve to company? You just found it. (No need to let your guests know how easy it is!)
Pecan-Crusted Tilapia
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancA weeknight favorite, this quick and easy pecan-crusted tilapia serves up moist fish with a crunchy crust.
Baccala alla Vicentina (Salt Cod with Polenta)
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisA traditional Venetian recipe from Mario, this is a stew-like dish that includes garlic, anchovies and milk.
Spicy Sauteed Calamari over Pasta
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisThis is great over pasta, or on its own as an appetizer (double the serving count for appetizer).
Baked Oysters
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancSpice up your everyday oysters with this simple, 4-step, Asian-inspired recipe.
Spicy Grilled Shrimp
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancThis super easy recipe has just a few ingredients you probably already have on hand. It is great as an appetizer, or you can add a veggie side and a salad for a complete meal.
Fiery Fish Tacos with Crunchy Corn Salsa
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon BlancSpicy grilled fish are cooled down with a fresh crunchy veggie salsa featuring fresh corn.
Seafood Cioppino Stew
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisThis is an easy to follow, delicious recipe that is packed full of flavor. You can substitute a package of frozen mixed seafood, like scallops, calamari rings and shrimp, if you are in a hurry.
Tuscan Butter Salmon
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayThe tomato and basil cream sauce (with Parmesan) is unbelievably dreamy. Serve over pasta or rice.
Bay Scallop Chowder
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayIf you want a thicker, more traditional chowder base, simply mash some of your potatoes into the mixture.
Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Spicy Mayo
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayAnything wrapped in bacon, right....?!?
Grilled Shrimp Panzanella
Wine Pairings: RieslingPanzanella is traditionally a salad that substitutes bread for the lettuce. This recipe adds some shrimp and basil and substitutes lemon juice for the vinegar, but here’s the beauty part…the shrimp and the bread are cooked on the grill first. That gives the whole thing that charred grill taste that makes everything feel like the best part of summer.
Broccoli-Shrimp Stuffed Idaho® Potatoes
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayTurn a fluffy Idaho® potato into a meal by stuffing it with broccoli florets and shrimp.
Buttery Crab Bread Pudding
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayIn this recipe from the River Cottage Fish Book, chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall layers baguette and lump crabmeat, then pours custard on top.
Crab and Corn Chowder
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayThis scrumptious soup features corn and crabmeat mixed with bacon, potatoes, onion and garlic simmering together in a flavorful combination of chicken broth and heavy cream.
Dungeness Crab with Meyer Lemon Aioli
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayIn Northern California, crab comes into season around the beginning of December and lasts through January. It’s always cause for celebration, and feels so holiday festive. Buy the freshest cooked whole crabs you can find, and have your fishmonger prepare them for eating.
Grilled Salmon and Brown Butter Couscous
Wine Pairings: Pinot NoirFire up the grill for dinner tonight. Grilled Salmon and Brown Butter Couscous offers the perfect pairing for a hassle-free, great-tasting weeknight meal.
Grilled Tuna, Orange & Jicama Salad with Red Onion Dressing
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancThis dinner salad is anything but ordinary. Crunchy jicama, sweet oranges, grilled tuna and a Mexican-inspired dressing combine to really fire up your taste buds.
Grilled Tuna With Basil Pesto
Wine Pairings: White Burgundy (Chardonnay)This perfect summer recipe by Giada adds fresh basil pesto to grilled tuna steaks for light dinner fare.
Moqueca (Brazilian Fish Stew)
Wine Pairings: Unoaked ChardonnayThis hearty stew can be made with any firm-fleshed white fish, such as catfish or halibut.
Pan-Seared Salmon with Sauteed Baby Spinach and a Pink Grapefruit Pinot Noir Sauce
Wine Pairings: Pinot NoirThis dish's surprising combination of flavors yields a delectable and savory blend of color and taste.
Pan-Seared Salmon with Pumpkin Seed-Cilantro Pesto
Wine Pairings: Pinot NoirThis healthy salmon dish is perfect with a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir.
Pistachio Crusted Salmon Cakes
Wine Pairings: Pinot NoirThe crunchy texture of the pistachio mixture combined with the buttery texture of the salmon and a squeeze of fresh lemon is just amazing.
Poached Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayA classic dish, the elegance lies in its simplicity.
Salmon in a Balsamic Reduction with Pinot Noir Mushrooms
Wine Pairings: Pinot NoirThis is one of those pairings that makes both the food and wine better for the experience. Salmon seems to taste best when cooked with just a bit of acid. In this recipe there is both lemon juice and vinegar to give it a little more structure. The balsamic vinegar also adds a bit of rich earthiness. This pairing with the Pinot is incredible.
Vietnamese Summer Rolls
Wine Pairings: RieslingThese rolls are one of our favorite healthy dishes.They are perfect for a summer lunch on the patio or a warm evening with friends. The simplicity of the dish also makes them great as a fun interactive activity with the kids.
Tilapia With Citrus Bagna Cauda
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancBagna cauda literally means “warm bath.” It’s a warm garlicky sauce that is used for dipping vegetables in the Piedmont region of Italy. Giada de Laurentiis decided to add some orange juice and lemon zest to lighten the flavors and make it perfect for pouring over flaky tilapia fillets. Use leftovers to brighten the flavor of steamed cauliflower or simple boiled potatoes.
Thai Spiced Barbecue Shrimp
Wine Pairings: RieslingThis is the best recipe ever for barbecue shrimp, very tasty with a little kick! You will never try another marinade again for shrimp.
Swordfish Kebabs with Summer Herb Pesto
Wine Pairings: Pinot Gris/Pinot GrigioThe pesto sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated until ready to use. If you choose to make this ahead of time, cover the top of the sauce with a thin film of oil to keep the sauce from darkening. Return to room temperature before serving.
Spicy Sauteed Fish with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancCandida Sportiello writes: "As owner and chef of Il Giardino restaurant, on the tiny island of Ventotene off the coast of Naples, I've been cooking professionally for twenty-five years — but I've been cooking for pleasure for a good fifty years. As is the Italian way, most of my favorite recipes, like this simple fish preparation, were handed down from my mother and grandmother, so they date from the early 1900s."
Smoked Salmon and Egg Sandwich
Wine Pairings: Pinot NoirThis decadent sandwich would be perfect for brunch, or breakfast for dinner. Look for salmon that’s labeled “wild Alaskan,” and you can be sure you’re getting sustainable seafood. You can also use soft-boiled eggs in place of the poached eggs.
Seafood Risotto
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancThis recipe is not only delightful but flexible enough to be manipulated. Great as a dinner for two or double the recipe to please a crowd!
Seared Lemon Pepper Tilapia with Creamy Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette Salad topped with Pomegranate Seeds
Wine Pairings: Pinot Gris/Pinot GrigioThis dish can easily be prepared and served during any special occasion. The unique lemon pepper filled tilapia fillets can be served as the appetizer or alongside a fresh salad.
Seared Salmon with Thai Vegetables
Wine Pairings: Pinot NoirThis healthy and delicious salmon recipe contains an abundance of spices and is full of flavor--what more could you ask for?
Seared Cod Pea Salad with Lemony Truffled Vinaigrette
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancYou can use cod, or any white flakey fish that is available at your local fish market. The sweetness of the peas are enhanced by the herbs and citrus zest of the vinaigrette and accents the fish perfectly.
Mussels, Clams and Shrimp with Saffron Risotto and Green Olive Relish
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancA fabulous all-in-one dish, similar to paella.
Pan-Roasted Lobsters
Wine Pairings: Sparkling, ChardonnayBoiling and steaming are the usual ways of preparing lobster, and they’re just fine. But we wanted an alternative cooking method that would be even tastier, and we didn’t want to spend a whole lot more time in the kitchen. This way of cooking lobsters is a little more trouble than dunking them in a pot of boiling water, but we think the results are well worth it.
Salmon Steaks with Curried Fennel-Wine Sauce
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayThis recipe has depths of flavor because the fennel is cooked until silky over long, low heat.
Coconut Curry White Fish
Wine Pairings: Pinot Grigio/GrisThis is a dish that’s easy to cook on a weeknight and fool-proof to prepare.
Avocado and Tuna Tapas
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayThe tuna, mayo, and buttery avocado work great with a rich Chardonnay.
Bordeaux Style Fish
Wine Pairings: Sauvignon BlancBordeaux style fish recipe is a great classic in French cuisine. Also known as fish bordelaise it can be cooked with any white fish.
Garlicky Broiled Salmon and Tomatoes
Wine Pairings: Pinot NoirA great and healthy way to enjoy fresh tomatoes from your garden or the farmers market.
Michael Symon’s Shrimp with Corn and Basil
Wine Pairings: ChardonnayA flavorful and simple summer dish!