Recipes for Feast of the Seven Fishes

My Mom's Mussels Marinara

http://thehungrygoddess.com/2012/12/my-moms-mussels-marinara/

My Mom's Mussels Marinara has been a signature dish from her for as long as I can remember and fits perfectly for Feast of the Seven Fishes!

Poached Baccala Salad

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/15/poached-baccal-salad_n_1151665.html

from the Huffington Post

This is a very traditional way and is AKA salted cod. I usually buy my baccala and then prepare it as an appetizer!

Fried Smelts

http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2012/08/fried-smelts

from Bon Appetit

Fried Smelts were a weekly meal when I lived in the Northeast and we would frequent a small family owned Italian restaurant. I have not had them weekly for a long time but I DO have them on Christmas Eve!

Pasta with White Clam Sauce

http://thehungrygoddess.com/2012/12/the-feast-of-the-seven-fishes-pasta-with-white-clam-sauce/#

from The Hungry Goddess

It is not an Italian holiday celebration or Feast of the Seven Fishes without pasta - this is my favorite way to prepare a white clam sauce!

Creamy Seafood Risotto

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/creamy-seafood-risotto_n_1058354.html

from Food & Wine for The Huffington Post

Risotto and Seafood is an incredible combo and one that is happily celebrated when you "do the fishes"!

Stuffed Calamari Recipe

http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Stuffed-Calamari

from Saveur

There is nothing like cutting into the stuffed calamari - like unwrapping a present early!

Butter Poached Lobster

http://thehungrygoddess.com/2011/11/butter-poached-lobster-by-thomas-keller/

Chef Thomas Keller invented butter poached lobster but this is a delicious tradition for my family at the holidays - you need seven fishes so lobster should be at least ONE!

Scallops Wrapped in Bacon with Sriracha Dipping Sauce

http://thehungrygoddess.com/2012/09/scallops-wrapped-in-bacon-with-sriracha-dipping-sauce/

from Hungry Goddess

This is not Italian but will still work as a scrumptious addition to your Feast of the Seven Fishes!

Fennel Pollen Scented Quinoa & Tilapia

http://thehungrygoddess.com/2012/01/fennel-pollen-scented-quinoa-tilapia/

from The Hungry Goddess

Substitute any white fish in this recipe but make sure you add the fennel pollen for an aromatic culinary experience!