All posts by: Jenny Shea Rawn MS, MPH, RD

Mini Crab Cakes

Mini Crab Cakes.  Lump crab meat, panko crumbs, tartar sauce, egg, and spices are mixed together, formed into bite-sized balls then baked until they’re crisp on the outside and just lightly browned. These simple and quick cakes are the perfect bites of crab goodness and would be a great appetizer...

Mussels with White Wine and Garlic

Mussels with White Wine and Garlic. Mussels steamed with shallot, garlic, seaweed and white wine (or…rosé!!), then topped with fresh parsley. This is an elegant, healthy and stunningly simple dish that’s perfect served as an appetizer or main dish. Serve with plenty of toasted and buttered bread for savoring every...

Best Fish Sandwich

Best Fish Sandwich. Oven-fried panko crusted haddock topped with cheddar cheese on a brioche bun with crunchy lettuce, creamy tartar sauce and bread and butter pickles. This is basically a filet-o-fish, but soooo much better than the filet-o-fish we all know. This fish sandwich is perfect for weeknight dinners. Serve...

Asian Tuna Tartare Avocado Bowls

Asian Tuna Tartare Avocado Bowls. Diced sushi grade ahi tuna marinated briefly in soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, ginger, sriracha and scallions, then stuffed into halved avocados, sprinkled with black sesame seeds and served with pickled ginger and wasabi mayo. These tuna tartare avocado bowls are a...

How to Cook Mussels

  What are mussels? Mussels are bivalve mollusks that grow in saltwater up and down the east coast, though mussels can also be found in freshwater. Mussels are available fresh at most fishmarkets or grocery stores – and typically available frozen as well. Most often, the mussels you are purchasing...

Kelp and Crab Stuffed Avocados

Crab Stuffed Avocados with Kelp. Creamy, rich avocados stuffed with sweet lump crab meat and umami rich kelp (seaweed!) in a tangy dressing. These stuffed avocados are packed with all the umami-rich flavors of the sea and they make the perfect appetizer (perhaps for your tiny holiday gatherings?), side dish...

Seafood Wreath

Seafood Wreath. A festive, holiday seafood wreath made with a base of crispy green lettuce, sauteed sea scallops, sauteed bay scallops, cooked shrimp, cooked fresh lobster meat, seaweed salad, melted butter, cocktail sauce and lemon wedges. This wreath is the perfect holiday appetizer – or serve it for dinner alongside...

Best Breakfast Tacos with Sea-Chi

  Breakfast Tacos with Sea-Chi. Warm flour tortillas packed with cheddar cheese, organic eggs, black beans, avocado slices and sea-chi (kimchi made with kelp … aka seaweed … from Maine … it’s incredible!). Breakfast (or brunch!) never looked so good. Thanks to my friends at Atlantic Sea Farms for sponsoring...

Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash Bowls

  Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash Bowls. Roasted spaghetti squash tossed with extra virgin olive oil, white wine, garlic and spinach then topped with sauteed shrimp and shaved Parmesan cheese and served in the spaghetti squash shell. This incredible spaghetti squash recipe is a fun spin on traditional shrimp scampi with...

Stay-At-Home Snacking Board

Stay-At-Home Snacking Board. This Atlantic Sea Farms Stay-At-Home Snacking Board is great for families or couples to share together on these chilly weekend days. And, it’s perfect for those upcoming small holiday gatherings this year. How lovely would this look as an appetizer charcuterie board on your Thanksgiving table?! Thanks to...