Recipes

BA's Ultimate Lobster Rolls

6 Servings Prep Time: 30 min Total Time: 1 min Warm, toasty, buttered rolls are key. If you can't find New England–style buns, trim 1/4-inch from both sides of standard hot dog buns to remove the crust and expose more...
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Steamed Lobster with Charmoula Butter

2 Servings Prep Time: 20 min   INGREDIENTS 2 (2-pound) live lobsters6 tablespoons butter1 small garlic clove, pressed2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice1/2 teaspoons (scant) ground cumin1/4 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika    ...
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Perfectly Steamed Lobster

2 Servings Buy perky, energetic lobsters; they should be active and extend their claws upwards when lifted.   INGREDIENTS 2 1 1/2-lb. live lobsters Unsalted butter, melted (for serving)   RECIPE PREPARATION Bring 2" water to a simmer in a large...
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Crab Cakes with Roasted Tomatillo Mayo

Makes 20 Servings Try not to pack the crab mixture too tightly; you want these to just hold their shape so they fry up light and airy. And remember: Crab cakes are only as good as the crab you use;...
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Grilled Scallops with Nori, Ginger, and Lime

4 servings We always seek out dry scallops, which will sear and caramelize better. Ask your fishmonger before you buy—it really makes a difference. To make them easier to grill, we thread the scallops onto sets of two skewers, not...
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Butter-Roasted Halibut with Asparagus and Olives

6–8 servings Our best tip for cooking fish for a crowd? Slow-roast a single large fish fillet instead of making several small ones—it ensures that the fish is buttery and delicious. Vegetables that are best served crisp-tender are a great...
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Fried Soft-Shell Crab Sandwich

4 Servings Cleaning soft-shell crabs is a breeze, but you can always have your fishmonger do it for you. Just be sure to eat them the day they are cleaned, preferably in this sandwich.   INGREDIENTS Sauce ¼ cup mayonnaise...
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