Food & Wine — Seafood

These delicious crab cakes are extra crispy because they are quickly dredged in panko before cooking. Serve them with a roasted red pepper aioli and paired with Chardonnay or crisp Sauvignon Blanc to round off your dish.Makes 6 to 8 appetizer size crab cakes. Ingredients: 1/2 cup sweet onion, finely diced 1/4 cup celery, finely diced 1/3 cup red pepper, finely diced 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley 1 Tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped 2 generous shakes of Tabasco 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup plain panko plus 1...

Fish and White wines have always been a classic pairing. Throw artichokes in the mix and it can create a tricky pairing. Luckily this artichoke crusted halibut has all the right seasonings to make this pairing work. A touch of panko, lemon zest and butter balances out the artichokes and creates a brightening array of flavors. Pair this dish with Chateau Jean Faux Bordeaux White.  Servings: 4Ingredients: 4 5 to 6 ounce fresh halibut fillets Salt and pepper to taste 1 14 ounce can artichoke heart in water drained and chopped 1/2 cup unseasoned panko 1 teaspoon very finely grated lemon...

Summer is in full swing and we've been craving cooler meals that allow us to keep nutrition and heartiness. This open faced, seared Ahi Tuna sandwich is the perfect meal for lunch or dinner. Since Ahi is a rather nice cut of fish, this filling sandwich also makes for an excellent entree. When it comes to choosing your Ahi steaks, the darker the meat the better. The best quality fillets should be a dark rose or red violet color. Also, your fish should never smell overtly fishy if it is fresh. Tapenade is a surprisingly delicious compliment to the fresh...

Lobster is a favorite for many, but often seems out of reach when market price can break the bank. Luckily, grilling lobster at home is surprisingly easy! Go to your local seafood vendor, or even Costco, to pick up some tails. You don't have to buy whole live lobsters to make this fabulous meal at home. Since you already have the coals going, you might as well grill up some corn on the cob and your favorite vegetable. Asparagus and zucchini are our favorites. Lobster prepared with butter can be paired with a medium bodied white wine with small nuance of...

If you are looking for the perfect way to cool down this summer and have your taste buds in heaven, then look no further. This dish would pair spectacularly with Luli Arroyo Seco Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is bursting with flavors of grapefruit, ripe lemon, and lychee. It has a medium body and vibrant acidity with slight minerality.  Ingredients: For Salmon 2 (6 to 7 oz.) salmon fillets 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper For Creamy Cucumber-Dill Sauce  1 large English cucumber ½ cup thinly sliced red onion ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup crème fraiche (French cultured cream) 1 teaspoon...