Steamed Lobster

Many are intimidated when it comes to cooking live lobster but, I’ll be honest with you, I think it’s easier than a lot of cuisines, and steamed lobster is no exception and maybe the easiest, elegant dinner of them all.

Hot Spiced Shrimp

When I lived in Maryland I fell in love with old bay seasoning and hot spiced shrimp. I used to buy my sea food from a truck on the side of the road — something that sounds crazy now but was totally normal there!

Linguine with Clam Sauce

Linguine with clam sauce should be packed with flavor: nicely garlicky and a little spicy. Most of all it should taste of fresh, delicious clams with the unmistakable tang of the sea. Fresh, in-the-shell clams are the key to getting this true clam flavor, and tiny littlenecks are the tenderest.

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

The classic Vietnamese summer roll is as lovely to look at as it is delicious to eat: plump shrimp, fragrant herbs, and rice noodles bundled in a soft rice paper wrapper. For a twist, try substituting Honey Ginger Chicken or Grilled Sesame Beef for the shrimp. Serve the summer rolls with one or more dipping sauces such as Nuoc Cham or Pineapple Lime Dipping Sauce.