How to cook lobster, crab, shrimp and scallop dishes, including tips and tricks to get you on the right path in this free online cooking video series
Adding seasoning and other ingredients to crab cake mixture; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
How to add shrimp and spice bag to boiling water; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
How to cook your coconut shrimp to perfection; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
Water temperature and appearance for boiled shrimp; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
How to get the best consistency for your crab cake mixture, including tips and tricks; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
Your finished soft shell crab and serving tips; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
How to finish cooking your crab cakes and cool them; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
Proper appearance for boiled shrimp and how to tell if they're done; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
Tips for how your lobster tail should look during the broiling process; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
Tips for cooking your scallops to perfection; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
Steps for breading your coconut shrimp for cooking; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
Breading techniques for soft shell crab; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
Steps for breaking down a whole snow crab to prepare for cooking; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
How to prepare a whole lobster for cooking; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
How to break down certain sections of a snow crab for access to the meat; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
Instructions for cleaning and deveining shrimp; tips, tricks and more in this free online cooking video.
Tips for breaking down and cleaning soft shell crab; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
Adding seasoning and placing lobster tail in the govern; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
How to prep your pan and cook your crab cakes; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
Preparing your scallops and beginning the cooking process; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
Pan preparation and cooking for soft shell crab; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
Final steps for prepping a whole lobster for cooking; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
Removing shrimp from pan and cooling; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
Tips for making sure your lobster tail is done to perfection when broiling; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
Last cooking steps for the coconut shrimp dipping sauce; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.
Summary: Frutti di mare, the produce of the sea, the catch of the day—seafood is known by many names and serves as the main ingredient in many dishes. A large number of people around the world depend on seafood as a major source of protein in their diet. Fish, shrimp, crabs, lobster and scallops all have different flavors and textures that lend themselves to some delicious dishes, whether fried, poached or boiled. Depending upon the season, region and temperature, local seafood can come from the ocean to your plate in the matter of one day, and nothing tastes better than a well-prepared meal of freshly caught seafood.
In these free online cooking videos, get tips for making some delicious seafood recipes. Learn how to cook lobster, both tail and whole, how to boil shrimp and how to make crab cakes. Also get seafood recipes for coconut shrimp, snow crab and soft shell crab. Learn to cook these delicious foods to impress a date or for a dinner party. You’re sure to come off looking like a gourmet chef with these cooking tips.
Expert: Louis Ortiz is a professional chef instructor at a culinary institute. He has been working in the culinary industry for 10 years.