Mussels simmered in white wine, garlic and butter, in my opinion, rank right up there with Scallops Wrapped in Bacon.  So why would I mess with an absolutely delicious recipe?  Rhetorical.

Because Thai Seafood Chowder not only sounds like winning, but the addition of coconut milk, red curry paste and Serrano peppers took comfort to a new level.

Do you have any special requests for dinner?”  That I might also be able to picture aka blog about.

“Scotch Eggs.” Whoa! Hello and as always, thank you for challenging my foodie skills.

Now that you’ve spoken, I have a few recipes I’d like to test out on you, picture, and evaluate for Lemony Thyme.  Then I’ll spin a story about how you requested these and I researched for weeks/months on the best version of each of your requested recipes.  You’ll never whisper a word of this.

I joke, I kid.  I forced Thai Seafood Chowder into the weekend.  God, I was that girl.  But they loved it.  Even after having Scotch Eggs for brunch, Rosemary Ham & Swiss Savory Bread Pudding for late-lunch, they were sports when I presented an Asian infusion Thai Seafood Chowder.

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xo Libby

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Thai Seafood Chowder

Thai Seafood Chowder is delicious and the addition of coconut milk, red curry paste and Serrano peppers took comfort to a new level.

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 cup white onion diced
• 1-2 Serrano peppers thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 inch fresh ginger peeled & grated
• 2 Tbl. red curry paste
• 1 14- ounce can light coconut milk
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 lb. white fish we used Red Snapper
• 1/2 lb. mussels
• 1/2 lb. sea scallops
• 1/2 lb. large shrimp peeled & deveined
• 8-10 baby red potatoes boiled and quartered
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels
• fresh cilantro to garnish

Instructions

• Heat sesame oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add onion and Serrano pepper and sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add in minced garlic and ginger; cook an additional minute.
• Stir in curry paste, followed by coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
• Add the seafood in order of cooking time. Fish first, then mussels, scallops and lastly shrimp. Stir in cooked potatoes and corn. Simmer until mussels open, shrimp are opaque and fish flakes easily. About 5 minutes.
• Serve in big bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro.

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Several years ago I got a hankering to attempt the Feast of the Seven Fishes for our Christmas Eve dinner.  I carefully selected recipes, ordered specialty items ahead from our local seafood market, and rewrote my plan of attack dozens of times before the big day arrived.  I envisioned this becoming our new Christmas Eve traditional dinner and oh how that excited me.

Today is Christmas Eve and for the third year in a row we are having….Prime Rib for dinner. So in an attempt to satisfy my lust for all things seafood I’m hosting a virtual Feast of the Seven Fishes.  Sharing a couple of options for each of the seven courses.  Hope you enjoy this feast for the eyes. From what I can gather, there aren’t specific dishes that are traditionally served, in fact there are varying opinions on the number of dishes and fishes to be enjoyed.  I’m going with seven seafood courses and I highly recommend each course being served small plate tapas style.  I’ve named each course as well and selected their order to give it our feast personal flare.

1. Course One – Light & Conversational (think finger food or appetizer)
2. Course Two – Fresh & Cool (think salads)
3. Course Three – Warm & Spicy (think soup, stew or chowder)
4. Course Four – Make it Memorable (think meaty main dish)
5. Course Five – Share the Pasta Love (remember portion control)
6. Course Six – Simple yet Sensual (your chance to share your personal favorites)
7. Course Seven – Sweet & Savory (think dessert)

~ Course One – Light & Conversational ~

Smoked Steelhead Trout Dip can be made well in advance, allowing you time to mix and mingle and enjoy your guests.

Tuna Fish & Chips are the perfect way to begin the Feast of the Seven Fishes.  These tasty surreal bites are playful and light.

Fish & Chip Bites {with Crispy Caper Tartar Sauce} are a whimsical play on a favorite.

While the Italians are credited with the creation of the Feast of the Seven Fishes, I think it’s fun to incorporate seafood dishes that surprise and delight your senses.  Our Sushi Stack with jumbo lump crabmeat will do just that.

~ Course Two – Fresh & Cool ~

Our Shrimp & Avocado Salad with Bloody Mary Dressing is a wonderful way to perk up the taste buds before moving onto the heartier courses.

You can never go wrong serving Classic Shrimp Cocktail to your dinner guests.  Always a familiar favorite.

Crab Louie Salad Sliders are a fun second course.  Putting a spin on a classic is sure to delight.

~ Course Three – Warm & Spicy ~

A cup of spicy Shrimp & Corn Chowder will rev up the taste buds.

Cajun Salmon & Sweet Potato Chowder is remarkably light yet full of flavor.

Thai Hot & Sour Soup with Shrimp will clear your sinuses and cleanse your pallet.

~ Course Four – Make it Memorable ~

Grilled Swordfish with Lima Bean & Herb Butter is a nice meaty course with plenty of flavor wow.

Salmon Steaks with Curried Fennel Wine Sauce will leave them speechless.  The combination of fennel and curry is nothing short of brilliant.

Baked Cod with Montpellier Butter has the right complexity of flavor for this main course. Compound butters, like a sauce, are a great way to enhance the flavors in a dish.

Crab Stuffed Flounder is rich and festive, making it a lovely main course for your Feast of the Seven Fishes.

Horseradish & Herb Encrusted Grouper is another personal favorite of ours.

~ Course Five – Show them the Pasta Love ~

Steamed Mussels, Shrimp & Sea Scallops over Linguine in it’s garlic & white wine broth sings of comfort.

Ahi Tuna Noodle Casserole with Lemony Thyme Cream Sauce brings all the comfort of home.

Seafood Lasagna Roll-Ups are another wonderful dish that can be prepared in advance.  By this point in the evening you’ll be glad you did.

Halibut in Roasted Romesco Sauce over Pasta packs nutty big bold flavors.

Salmon & Snow Pea Pasta with Tarragon Cream Sauce is rich & creamy, just the way we like it.

~ Course Six – Simple yet Sensual ~

Sage Brown Butter Shrimp Scampi is sensual to the core.  The aromas will be first to ignite the senses.

Individual Sea Scallops with Spicy Mayo.  Delightful.

Coquilles Saint-Jacques is rich and utterly amazing.  It is meant to be savored slowly.

Seafood Newburg is a personal favorite dish that evokes fond memories, in the way that Christmas does.

~ Course Seven – Sweet & Savory ~

 Coconut Almond Shrimp with Sweet & Spicy Orange Sauce are slightly sweet & nutty with hints of citrus.

Jamaican Jerk Sugar Cane Shrimp bring the right balance of savory & sweet.

Maple Horseradish Salmon Suckers.  Fun & Flavorful.

Bang Bang Shrimp in their sweet chili mayonnaise are dessert worthy if you ask me.

I hope you’ve enjoyed our virtual Feast of the Seven Fishes (and Dishes).  I’d love for you to leave me a comment and share your holiday traditions.

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This was last Sunday’s dinner.  We posted a preview pic on facebook looking for a catchy name for this pot of love.  The responses ranged from Shellfish Goodness to Seafood Delight, Call Me for Supper, and Shell-fish-pa-looza.  All of which could aptly label this fabulous dish.

After all, what’s not to love about butter, shallot, garlic, parsley, lemony thyme, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, white wine, mussels, shrimp, sea scallops, and lemon wedges…served over linguine with garlic toast.

And the angels shall sing…

We began with the aromatics, gently sautéed in butter, and then let it develop from there.  Once the shellfish is added to the pot, turn it up and prepare for everything to happen quickly.  Have your pasta and bread ready.  You’ll want both.  The broth is too good not to.

It’s been over a week and I’m stilling singing the song Pulling Mussels from a Shell in my head and thinking about this glorious bowl of love.  Steamed Mussels, Shrimp & Sea Scallops over Linguine with Garlic Toast, I’m quite okay if you linger in my mind a bit longer.

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All my best,
xo Libby

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Steamed Mussels, Shrimp & Sea Scallops {over Linguine with Garlic Toast}

Cuisine Seafood

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Author Libby with Lemony Thyme

Ingredients

For the pasta and garlic toast…

• 4 ounces linguine pasta
• 1 Tbl. olive oil
• 4 slices of bakery bread
• 2 Tbl. butter softened
• 2 garlic cloves minced

For the shellfish…

• 1 lb. mussels
• 1/2 lb. medium shrimp peeled & deveined
• 4 large sea scallops
• 2 Tbl. butter
• 2 shallots minced
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 3-4 Tbl. fresh parsley chopped
• 2 sprigs lemony thyme leaves only
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup white wine
• fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions

For the pasta and garlic toast…

• Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain and toss with 1 Tbl. olive oil; reserve. Combine softened butter with minced garlic and spread on bread; reserve.

For the shellfish…

• Clean mussels under cold running water. Discard any with broken shells. Peel and devein shrimp. Rinse scallops. Set all aside.
• Heat butter in a large covered stock pot. Saute over medium low until the shallot, garlic, parsley, thyme, and red pepper flakes become tender and smell amazing. Then add the wine and chicken broth and increase heat to a gentle boil.
• Add mussels, shrimp and scallops and cover. Cook gently until mussels open and shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
• Meanwhile, in a separate skillet pan fry garlic toast over medium-high until golden brown.
• To serve, divide pasta into two large pasta bowls. Top with assorted shellfish, a ladle of broth, a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and garlic toast.

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