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The festive season is fast approaching, and as the Christmas dinner table beckons, we are again reminded of all the culinary delights that so often go hand in hand with these balmy summer months. It’s the time of the year when holiday dinner parties are in full swing with many Aussies going the extra mile to cook up meals to impress their guests.
To help you put on an occasion that your friends and family won’t forget, we’ve compiled a list of seafood dinner party ideas that are guaranteed to satisfy the taste buds this festive season. Whether you’re going for a multi-course extravaganza of seven seafood dishes or a classic three-course menu, you’re sure to find some inspiration in this list of ocean-fresh delicacies. So, let’s dig right in!
What better way to start the night than with the irresistible goodness of fresh oysters. This simple, easy-to-do starter gets you down to business with its buttery herb crumb topping and sprinkling of lemon juice. Pair it with a glass of champagne and you know you’re off to a good start.
For anyone who’s had them, prawn and watermelon bites are a fantastic way to make the most of our Australian Christmas falling on a summer. This delicious starter is a delightful addition to your Christmas dinner table with its tasty arrangement of cooked prawns, goats cheese and watermelon slices.
Just in case you don’t know, the Christmas season is really the prawn season for Aussies. After all, 40% of our annual prawn intake happens during this period. With a mountain of garlic, lime and chilli flake-coated prawns sitting aside a refreshing helping of avocado salsa, this fresh seafood recipe is surely one of the reasons behind this statistic.
Here’s another barbie recipe well-worth serving up at your next dinner party or family gathering. For those who aren’t in the know, gremolata is a type of green sauce—a vibrant mix of parsley, garlic and lemon zest—and it’s the perfect accompaniment to the already tasty barbecued mussels.
If you’re preparing for an elegant dinner, you can’t go wrong with creamy scallop pasta. It offers succulent, pan-seared scallops with a touch of garlic and white wine in its sauce. A particularly good option for those who want to pull off a restaurant-quality dish without having to invest the time and effort.
Talk about an easy dish to prepare, how about some garlic parmesan salmon? It’s a quick cook for when you’re expecting plenty of guests. The garlic parmesan marinade is a crowd favourite that marries nicely with the flaky, oven-baked salmon we all love.
Did we mention we love oven-baked salmon? Let this be another option for people who crave delicious, healthy salmon fillets. The buttery finish makes this dish all the more irresistible. If you want to try something other than parmesan, you can go with panko and herb crust for a light, pleasant texture.
Charred just right on the outside, tender and perfectly cooked on the inside—roasted salmon is really a no-fail dish. Try this one the Indian way by serving it with ginger, paprika and honey mustard.
Impress your friends and family with this delicious, classy-looking dish. The black squid ink-infused pasta, cherry tomatoes and marinated garlic prawns all conspire to create a striking presentation that doesn’t disappoint the taste buds. This recipe is a no-brainer for Aussie pasta-lovers.
If you love your food sweet and spicy, make sure to add this seafood recipe to your menu. A mix of sweet mangos, bell peppers, cilantro, lime and red onion, this dish provides the perfect topping for seared scallops.
While swordfish steaks might not be something you have on the table all too often, the festive season is certainly a good excuse to get amongst it. Grilled and paired with the peppery, sage-like flavour of rosemary, it might just become your new staple for holiday dinner parties.
Why not turn the flavour up a notch with a decadent fusion of surf n’ turf? This delicious marriage of pork, shellfish, garlic, fennel, parsley and onion makes for a scrumptious sweet-and-salty combination you’d be sorry to miss.
There’s no doubt that lobster is a crowd pleaser, but this grilled and garlicky recipe will take it to the next level. The sweet and delicate taste is elevated with a slightly char-grilled flavour that makes this dish perfect for summertime celebrations.
Bring some Mediterranean flair to your dinner party with this Greek-style play on smoky, grilled tentacles. Add a sprinkling of peppery olive oil and just the right amount of white wine vinegar and fresh lemon for a tasty family treat.
Though this may not be a seafood recipe in the strictest sense, this side dish does lend some interesting textures to a variety of seafood mains. Taming the broccoli rabe’s characteristic bitterness, this method offers a pleasant crispness that benefits even more from a sprinkling of parmesan. Treat your Christmas Eve guests to a sumptuous blend of seafood chowder topped with roasted broccoli rabe to get your party started off on the right foot.
Craving an unapologetically rustic sheet pan meal for your dinner party on Christmas Eve? Try this salmon recipe. The sweet and tender asparagus teams up with roast potatoes to compliment the scrumptious, tender salmon. The result is an utterly mouthwatering meal, and a blessing for those who would prefer to avoid the hassle of post-dinner clean up.
Cioppino, or Fisherman’s Stew, puts shellfish in the limelight and pairs it with practically any fresh fish available. Because of the interpretive, cosmopolitan nature of this classic Italian-American dish, you’ll have plenty of room to experiment and weave in your culinary creativity.
A well-known go-to among seafood dishes, but delicious nonetheless. Contrast this spaghetti-ocean mix combo with a sharp, dry white wine and various herbs for a truly satisfying meal that is sure to appease the appetite of any guest.
Cheesy, creamy and a bit spicy—baked crab dip is an explosion of flavour that makes for a truly crowd-pleasing appetiser. This fancy-looking dip is easy to prepare and is great for some crispy crostini, crackers or vegetables. You can even make it the day before your dinner party and chill it overnight before serving.
If you’re looking for something crunchy, coconut shrimp is guaranteed to satisfy your craving. The pleasantly crispy outside contrasts excellently with the succulent flesh inside. Serve it on Christmas Eve and see your family and friends make multiple trips to the table.
There aren’t many dishes that scream festivities louder than tacos. The prawn marinade and garlic slaw perfectly compliment the garlic-lime mayo in this delicious dish. And if your kids aren’t all that enthused by the idea of eating seafood, this may be just what they need to start their foray into the culinary realm of ocean produce.
Who doesn’t love some tender bites of shrimp? It’s simple to prepare, easy to eat, and perfect for a night of festivities when there are other activities going on. Popcorn shrimp is awesome on its own, but you can also dip it in your favourite sauce. Tartar, remoulade, chilli garlic and marinara sauce are all excellent choices.
