Pleased November, Seafoodies!
This month at all times indicators a particular mixture of autumn’s abundance blended with vacation anticipation—creating the perfect excuse to assemble across the desk for meals full of consolation and gratitude. We at all times discover that our calendars appear to replenish with informal weekend gatherings, loopy workdays and starting prep for the large Thanksgiving feast (sound acquainted?). It solely is sensible that our November meal plan comprises seafood recipes that work for all these events and each delectable second in between!
The next dishes deliver all the comfortable, comforting vibes of fall entrance and heart, with out requiring an excessive amount of time to prep—minimizing your time within the kitchen and maximizing the second as a substitute. They’re wealthy sufficient to really feel satisfying however gentle sufficient to maintain all people energized and awake, whilst the times slowly get shorter and that post-dinner darkness begins to set in.
This season’s produce additionally performs superbly with seafood in scrumptious methods! The pure sweetness of acorn squash enhances delicate crab meat in our Gluten-Free Acorn Squash and Crab and earthy potatoes present a hearty base for a healthful Smoked Salmon Hash. Even pumpkin—sure, pumpkin!-–transforms right into a creamy, savory part in a Seafood Chowder that’ll make your mouth water. We promise these aren’t simply random pairings—there’s a robust synergy occurring when the vitamins in fall greens meet the omega-3s, protein and different vitamins in seafood.
And right here’s why! As temperatures drop and chilly season arrives, seafood’s immune-supporting vitamins like selenium, zinc and vitamin D change into particularly essential. Paired with vitamin C-rich fall greens, you’re creating meals that you just’ll really take pleasure in consuming—and on the similar time supporting your physique as winter approaches.
Past the well timed produce, the acquainted taste of maple syrup creates beautiful glazes that caramelize superbly in recipes like our Air Fryer Maple-Glazed Salmon with Brussels Sprouts or Straightforward Maple Soy Shrimp With Garlicky Spinach. Seems—only a contact of sweetness is all it is advisable create complexity with out overwhelming the seafood’s pure taste. Who would have thought? (Spoiler: we knew all of it alongside!)
Now, in the case of meal prepping, we love the thought of foraging this time of yr—wandering by means of a roadside farm stand, choosing the proper apple or pumpkin or exploring the final farmers market of the season with a wicker basket in hand. However actual life doesn’t at all times cooperate with our autumn plans! If you happen to can’t make it to the countryside for that genuine farm expertise, we totally assist grabbing a seasonal espresso (cozy maple latte, anybody?) to get within the fall spirit as you “forage” the aisles of your native grocery retailer as a substitute. And it must be a reasonably stress-free journey, since most of those recipes comprise 10 components or fewer—you realize we like to maintain issues easy, Seafoodies! Both means, these meals will deliver all these basic flavors to your desk, irrespective of the place you sourced your components.
So make your procuring checklist and prepare to fill November with seafood dishes that style just like the season ought to.
Embrace the comfortable!!
Breakfast
Tacky Shrimp Breakfast Casserole
Layer sautéed kale, onions, mushrooms and peppers in a pan, then pour over seasoned eggs and prime with shrimp and reduced-fat Swiss cheese for a colourful, comforting dish. Prep it the evening earlier than and easily bake within the morning for a simple, healthful meal.
Every little thing Salmon & Egg Breakfast Hand Pies
Hand pies are an exemplary grab-and-go consolation meals choice for crisp days—heat, hearty and prepared very quickly. Wrapped in a golden, flaky crust, this satisfying mixture of salmon, eggs, cheddar with a touch of chives and Every little thing seasoning is a seasonal breakfast or brunch deal with.
Forged-Iron Smoked Salmon Hash
Weekend plans? How about smoky salmon, crispy potatoes and a zesty yogurt-lemon dressing that comes collectively in 35 minutes—consolation meals with a connoisseur improve!
Appetizers
Step apart, pumpkin pie! This seasonal showstopper stars contemporary mussels, pumpkin and even a contact of pumpkin beer—one pot, large taste, zero fuss.
Chew-sized, crunchy and inconceivable to withstand—these air-fried shrimp are a more healthy tackle conventional tempura and the best option to make seafood disappear.
Seafood lovers, get able to swoon! Tender scallops are marinated, wrapped in smoky bacon and baked to perfection, creating an irresistible sweet-and-salty app that’s positive to impress any crowd.
Lunch
Gluten-Free Acorn Squash and Crab
We’re not kidding—this acorn squash full of crab, cheese and crunchy panko is principally fall on a plate! The squash’s pure sweetness pairs completely with delicate seafood, whereas Outdated Bay and fragrant seasonings take each chunk to the subsequent stage.
Instantaneous Pot Lobster Bisque
Craving indulgence? Lobster bisque goes from zero to wow in minutes with the Instantaneous Pot—luxurious and creamy with out added prep trouble.
Tacky Butternut Squash Rice with Shrimp
One pot, countless consolation. Tacky butternut squash rice and tender shrimp make an beautiful pairing, requiring minimal cleanup—which suggests extra time to loosen up and settle into the season.
Straightforward Maple Soy Shrimp With Garlicky Spinach
Candy, salty and scorching in seconds, maple-soy shrimp deliver large taste to the desk, completed off with a beneficiant aspect of garlicky greens—a crave-worthy combo you’ll need on repeat!
Soup season, upgraded. Pumpkin and seafood come collectively in a comfy chowder that’s wealthy, hearty and 100% slurp-worthy.
Dinner
Pumpkin Risotto with Seared Scallops
Risotto would possibly sound indulgent, however it’s really fairly easy—and downright irresistible when completed with buttery scallops, candied pancetta and the last word seasonal taste… pumpkin!!
Crab & Candy Potato Cauliflower Gnocchi
Right here’s proof that consolation meals can nonetheless really feel gentle. A couple of sensible swaps—candy potato, cauliflower gnocchi and tender crab—flip this right into a healthful meal that’s prepared sooner than you possibly can set the desk.
Roasted Winter Squash With Seared Cod
Fall flavors shine with hearty slices of roasted winter squash and seared cod—a sublime, anytime plate that’s nonetheless fast sufficient for loopy weeknights.
