Holiday traditions are wonderful, but they don’t always have to be set in stone—or on your dinner table. Sure, ham or turkey has its charm, but what if you shook things up this year? Seafood is a fresh, flavorful, and undeniably elegant option that can elevate your Christmas dinner to something truly memorable. And if you’re not ready to fully part ways with the ham, don’t worry, seafood can make an amazing addition to your appetizers, soups, and even salads.
Kick It Off with Appetizers
Kick off your holiday feast with seafood appetizers that set the tone for a decadent meal. Every guest will be impressed with oysters on the half shell. Smoked salmon crostini is a holiday tradition. Crispy crab stuffed mushrooms are the height of elegance. Crawfish beignets? Yes, please.
Succulent Salmon
Salmon is like the little black dress of seafood—timeless, adaptable, and perfect for any occasion — including Christmas. Dress it up with pomegranates for a colorful feast. Got a cedar plank? Then you have everything you need for a tasty holiday meal. This brined salmon with lemon, miso, and sofrito will have you wondering why anyone bothers with turkey. Simple and delicious, this wild salmon recipe packs a mustard sauce punch.
Awesome Ahi
Ahi tuna is like the chic cousin who always shows up to Christmas looking effortlessly fabulous. Impress your guests with sesame-crusted ahi with ponzu vinaigrette. Push back winter with pan seared ahi with soy, ginger, and lime. Heat up the grill and serve sashimi strips with mizuna and avocado. Grab some teriyaki for this flavorful dish.
Sumptuous Sea Bass
Sea bass is the VIP of the seafood world. It’s delicate, buttery, and impossible to resist. Go simple and elegant with sea bass and lemon caper sauce. This sea bass sits on a holiday red sauce. Don’t want to bake a whole ham? Bake a whole sea bass instead. Spice up the holidays with this grilled sea bass with Thai chili sauce.
Indulgent Shellfish
Shellfish is the life of the Christmas dinner party and undeniably indulgent. Splurging is what the holidays are all about, so why not splurge on lobster tails? Pasta gets an upgrade with this shrimp scampi stuffed shells recipe. Get festive and fancy with Lobster Wellington. It takes a little time but this shrimp risotto is worth it.
Seafood Soups
Whether it’s a starter or a main course, soup is a cozy way to celebrate the holidays. Lobster bisque is tailor-made for Christmas. Seafood chowder makes a great start to a seafood feast. Bouillabaisse is simply elegant. This cioppino will be the star of the show.
Salad with a Side of Seafood
Seafood salads are fresh, vibrant, and the perfect counterbalance to heavier dishes. Serve your main course with a side of mixed shellfish salad. Why serve a side of rice when you can serve a side of shrimp jambalaya. This shrimp and orzo salad is as festive as it is delicious. Caesar salad with shrimp goes with everything.
Where to Make These Dishes? A New Home
Where can you make these amazing seafood holiday recipes with the freshest fish? How about a new home in Lago Mar? Our Bay Area location means you’re close to Galveston, which means plenty of fresh seafood. Pair it with the fabulous kitchen in your beautiful new home and that’s a recipe for holiday entertaining success. Visit today.
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