Seafood recipes

Lesley Waters gives us her modern, British take on quiche

Cooking the salmon slowly in oil, or ‘confit’-ing it, is a restaurant way of keeping the fillets wonderfully soft and moist

Use a frozen mixture of fish and shellfish to make this stew, served over a zesty almond couscous

This impressive Spanish one pot, with monkfish, king prawns and mussels, is perfect for feeding a crowd at a dinner party

Superhealthy and lower in fat than a traditional lasagne, this version is also a lot quicker to assemble

Combine mussels with leeks, sherry, white wine, double cream, garlic and parsley to make this Spanish-themed dish. It makes a great starter or light lunch

Adapt this flavourful stew based on the seafood you have. British squid is cheap, sustainable and underused, while Nduja is a spicy, spreadable salami

This simple pasta dish with king prawns, garlic, lemon and parsley makes a speedy weeknight seafood supper

Fill hot dog buns or brioche with a luxurious lobster and lemon mayonnaise filling for this New England street-food staple

This spicy seafood recipe makes a fantastic meal for two but can be easily increased for a stylish dinner party starter

Make one of Kerala’s staple dishes – malabar prawns, a speciality of the South Indian coast. They're quick and easy to prepare and full of distinct flavours

Try this lighter version of a clam chowder. Blitz half of the veg and finish with crème fraîche to get a rich and cream consistency for the soup

Spend less time cooking on Christmas Day with this simple yet luxurious starter. It requires almost no hands-on time and uses shop-bought elements for ease

Make the French classic of moules marinière for supper. A very simple dish made with just five ingredients, it’s a good crowd-pleaser when entertaining