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7 Delicious Seafood Tapas Recipes

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Do you crave fresh and delicious seafood but feel daunted by the kitchen and don’t want to be overcharged at a seafood restaurant? Try these recipes at home! These 7 delicious seafood recipes will satisfy  your stomach and you will see that cooking seafood at home isn’t so hard. We hope you enjoy some of our favorite seafood tapas from the comfort of your own kitchen!

Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp: “Gambas al Ajillo”

The Author: J. Kenji Lopez

Read full RecipeSeriouseats.com

Photo Credits: J. Kenji Lopez

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Sweet & Spicy Calamari

The sauce is the star of this crowd-pleasing appetizer! Toss your fried calamari in the sauce or serve alongside — either way it’s sure to be a hit!! – SouffleBombay

The Author: Souffle Bombay

Read full Recipe: food52.com

Photo Credits: food52.com

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Shrimp Ceviche

The Author: Elise

Read full Recipe: SimplyRecipes.com

Photo Credits: simplyrecipes.com

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Grilled Scallops with Tomato & Red Pepper Chutney

The delicate, mild meat goes well with a hint of smoky flavor, plus it makes for a quick meal. Paired with a Moroccan tomato and red pepper chutney, these grilled scallops are delicious served with a basmati rice pilaf and roasted vegetables. This is a good example, that Tapas doesn’t mean that they need to be original Spanish.

The Author: Andrew Zimmern

Read full Recipe: Andrew Zimmern

Photo Credits: Andrew Zimmern

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Mussels in Wine Sauce with Peppers Recipe 

This recipe for Mussels in Wine Sauce with Peppers is an easy-to-prepare appetizer, taking only about 25 minutes total preparation time. Simply clean and cook mussels, then saute onions, garlic and chopped red pepper, add white wine and it is ready to serve.

The Author: Lisa & Tony Sierra, Spanish Food Experts

Read full RecipeAbout Food

Photo credits: Lisa Sierra © 2012 licensed to about.com

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Pulpo a Feira

Though it originated in Galicia or the neighboring region of leon, pulpo a feira, as it is known in Galician, or pulpo a la gallega, as it is called in Spanish, is now popular throughout Spain. It is usually served on wooden plates with cachelos, potatoes that have been boiled or roasted in embers with their skins on.

The Author: Easy Tapas Recipes

Read full RecipeEasy Tapas Recipes

Photo credits: © Food Lover Tour

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Shrimp pasta with broccoli pesto

This Shrimp Pasta with Broccoli Pesto recipe has turned into one of my new favorite uses for choppin’ broccoli. Check out the recipe below, and also be sure to enter our giveaway for a chance to win a Cuisinart Elemental 8-Cup Food Processor!

The Author: Ali

Read full Recipegimmesomeoven.com

Photo Credits: gimmesomeoven.com

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BONUS: Tender and Glossy Garlic Shrimp

The Author: Tiana Matson

Read full Recipe: yumofchina.com

Photo Credits: yumofchina.com

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ENJOY!

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