29 Seafood Recipes for Christmas Gatherings

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29 Seafood Recipes for Christmas Gatherings2/29 Orange Pomegranate Salmon 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A colorful, festive salmon dish makes an impressive addition to your holiday table—and it is as delicious as it is beautiful. What will no one guess? How easy it is to cook. I serve this with roasted baby potatoes and asparagus for a showstopping meal that is wonderful for special occasions. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked salmon: 307 calories, 19g fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 fruit

(3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 274mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 fruit. 3/29 Spicy Mango Scallops 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This sweet and spicy seafood combo gives off enough heat to make the whole family warm up to its great flavors! Be sure to buy the larger sea scallops for this recipe; cooking times would be off for the smaller bay scallops. —Nicole Filizetti, Jacksonville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3 scallops with 1/2 cup

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 3 starch, 1/2 fat

rice and 2 tablespoons sauce: 371 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 447mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 3 starch, 1/2 fat. 4/29 Salmon Dip with Cream Cheese 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Salmon Dip with Cream Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salmon dip is a delightful hors d’oeuvre that’s excellent for any occasion. The combination of salmon, cream cheese and spices gives it terrific flavor. —Raymonde Hebert Bernier, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec Nutrition

It’s since become a family favorite

Facts: 2 tablespoons: 103 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 5/29 Shrimp Appetizer Spread 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp Appetizer Spread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s no secret to this creamy seafood appetizer—it’s simply delicious! I originally tasted it at a friend’s house, and I liked it so much that I requested the recipe. It’s since become a family favorite. —Brenda Buhler, Abbotsford, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 136 calories,

All the prep is done before we attend Christmas Eve service

10g fat (5g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 6/29 Christmas Eve Confetti Pasta 26 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy Christmas dinner has become a holiday tradition in our home. All the prep is done before we attend Christmas Eve service. On returning, I just boil water and saute. It’s so colorful with a tossed salad and garlic bread — and always gets raves! — Ellen Fiore, Ridgewood, New Jersey Nutrition Facts:

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat

1-1/3 cups: 418 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 176mg cholesterol, 331mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat. 7/29 Salmon Mousse 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Salmon Mousse Canapes Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s so easy to top crunchy cucumber slices with a smooth and creamy salmon filling. Guests rave about the fun presentation, contrasting textures and refreshing flavor. —Barb Templin, Norwood, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 canape: 42

calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 8/29 Oyster Cheese Appetizer Log 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 32 servings (2 logs) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you say “holiday tradition” around our house, this appetizer comes to mind immediately. Every winter, I make lots of cheese logs and freeze them for when I’m expecting company or need to take food to someone’s home. The blend of smoked oysters, chili powder, nuts and cream cheese tastes good-even people who

don’t like oysters may enjoy this interesting appetizer

don’t like oysters may enjoy this interesting appetizer. —William Tracy, Jerseyville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 117 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 62mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 9/29 Sea Scallops and Fettuccine 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This luscious and lemony pasta dish is so easy, it’s become one of our weekly meal mainstays. But it’s also elegant enough to serve to guests. —Donna Thompson, Laramie, Wyoming Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 421 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat),

If you ask me, the bigger the shrimp, the better

42mg cholesterol, 861mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein. 10/29 Quick Coconut Shrimp 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These coconut-fried shrimp are downright addicting. If you ask me, the bigger the shrimp, the better. That way you can pick up even more of that sweet pina colada sauce. —Debbi Barate, Seward, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 shrimp with 2 tablespoons sauce: 204 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. 11/29 Crab Wonton Cups

You can add them to your list of holiday finger food as well

8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Crab Wonton Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 32 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These tasty little crab tarts make excellent appetizers served warm and crispy from the oven. You can add them to your list of holiday finger food as well. They’re true crowd-pleasers. —Connie McDowell, Greenwood, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 wonton cup: 77 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 12/29 Bacon-Wrapped Blue Cheese Shrimp Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Blue Cheese

Shrimp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Blue cheese, bacon and basil pack big flavor into a couple of bites. To save time, you can assemble the skewers the night before and then serve them hot from the broiler on the day. —Vivi Taylor, Middleburg, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 88 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein. 13/29 Shrimp Scampi 172 Reviews Shrimp Scampi Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min

Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This shrimp scampi recipe looks elegant enough to serve to company, but it’s easy to prepare. The bright flavors of lemon and herbs enhance the shrimp. Serve it over pasta and wait for the compliments. —Lori Packer, Omaha, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 395 calories, 30g fat (11g saturated fat), 177mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 14/29 Crab Cakes with Chesapeake Bay Mayo 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Crab Cakes with Chesapeake Bay Mayo Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min

They’re served with a tart and tangy creamy sauce

Servings 16 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I placed my personal stamp on my Aunt Ellie’s crab cake recipe by changing up some of her ingredients. They’re served with a tart and tangy creamy sauce. You can serve them on an appetizer spread or as a terrific first-course at a formal dinner.—Michelle Critchell, Moon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 174 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. 15/29 Smoked Salmon Dip Test Kitchen Approved Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15

Using refrigerated crescent rolls is so convenient

min Servings 2-1/2 cups Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 83 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 16/29 Crab ‘n’ Cheese Spirals 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crab ‘n’ Cheese Spirals Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These pretty pinwheels are loaded with cheese, imitation crabmeat and black olives. Using refrigerated crescent rolls is so convenient. —Lisa Harke, Old Monroe, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 173 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg

cholesterol, 368mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein

cholesterol, 368mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 17/29 Hearty Shrimp Risotto 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Super creamy and packed with shrimp, this impressive Italian meal maker is special enough to serve company. Laced with the warm flavors of white wine, goat cheese and fresh spinach, it’s scrumptious, comforting and so fast! —Lydia Becker, Parkville, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 405 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 832mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic

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