Restaurant Recipes

Med Style Pesto Salmon Fillet

Restaurant: Mediterranean Cafe | San Diego

For those who love a delicious fillet of salmon, Mediterranean Cafe has the perfect twist to help spice up this versatile, nutritious fish. The Med style Pesto Salmon Fillet separates itself from the norm with its signature cilantro pesto, made in-house at the restaurant, and now in your house the next time you feel like trying something new for dinner. This unique pesto is sure to be a pleasant surprise, and offers a mild silkiness to the dish. You will be amazed at how simple it is to create a beautifully crafted and plated seafood dinner, and if you aren't feeling up to cooking at home, you can always head to Mediterranean Cafe.

New England Steamed Dinner

Restaurant: RM Seafood | Las Vegas

The New England Steamed Dinner is a simple dish that can be served as an appetizer or a main course. Highlighting the flavors of bacon, potatoes, turnips, cabbage, and fresh halibut, it is sure to be delicious and satisfying. Not a fan of halibut? Substitute another thick-fleshed fish that is more to your liking. Cod, sea bass and turbot are great examples. For a sample of the seafood stylings of celebrity Chef Rick Moonen, this hearty dish is the perfect way to bring the flavor home.

Signature Crab Cakes

Restaurant: Sally's Seafood on the Water | San Diego

Sally's Seafood's signature crab cakes that have become one of their most popular appetizers. Simply prepared, these crab cakes are bursting with natural flavor and will make an impressive appetizer at any party or dinner.

Steamed Prawns with Fennel Vierge Vinaigrette with a Ricotta Cannelloni

Restaurant: Mistral | San Diego

This dish is very decadent with its ricotta filled Cannelloni and prawns and the fennel adds a hint of licorice to the meal. A dry white wine or a floral beer would add another layer of flavor to this plate. This recipe calls for some precision, but the home cook should be able to pull off this recipe with some ease and with practice could master it.

Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut

Restaurant: Chart House | San Diego

This recipe is a satisfying expression of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty notes all highlighted through fresh seafood and complex flavor combinations. Halibut is a flatfish, has a very low fat content and is a firm white fish. It has a mild flavor and doesn't need a whole lot of seasoning to taste good. You could serve up some peeled asparagus, summer squash or fingerling potatoes with this fish for a nice compliment. Pairing a nice white wine, something slightly dry would work well.

Pacific Fire Shrimp

Restaurant: Peohe's | San Diego

This hot and spicy appetizer will have you licking your fingers and asking for more! Shrimp, rice and a compound butter make up the majority of this simple dish. Add a twist on this recipe with your own spice mix or herbs.

Cioppino

Restaurant: Crab Catcher | San Diego

The Cioppino is an earthy stew that originated from San Francisco, and is inspired by various fish soups and stews from Italian cuisine. A blending of elements is apparent in the very taste and texture of the stew as land and sea are intermingled to create a earthy, rich taste.

Blue Crab Cakes with Spicy Mustard Aioli

Restaurant: Ocean Room | San Diego

Chef Felix Frias shares his love of seafood in his interpretation of a favorite--Blue Crab Cakes with Spicy Mustard Aioli. Chef Frais rendition keeps the Chesapeake Bay tradition by utilizes one pound of blue crab meat to create these tasty appetizers. However, Chef Frias puts a twist on the crab cakes by pairing it seamlessly with a spicy aioli mustard sauce that complements the sweet meat from the blue crab. Ideal for brunch or lunch.

Steamed Manila Clams In Broth

Restaurant: Bully's East | San Diego

The Steamed Manila Clams, created by Bully's East Head Chef Luis Martinez, offers a savory and salty combination that's complemented by garlic and sweet cherry tomatoes. Manila clams, species name venerupis phillippinarum, are extreme common amongst the Pacific coast, and is a highly prized item among seafood lovers. Most chefs utilize manila clams in pasta or soups. However, Chef Martinez has created a dish that has the manila clams taking center stage. Steamed to perfection, the manila clams are then paired with his house broth that complements the sweet and saltiness of the clams. Serve in a bowl with a side of garlic bread, this dish is a great opening act for lunch or dinner.

Lobster Bisque with Sweet Gulf Shrimp and Tomatoes

Restaurant: Moshulu Restaurant | Philadelphia

A warm, hearty seafood soup, this bisque brings the ocean's bounty to your table.