How to Cook Lobster, Crab, & Shrimp

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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

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  • 1.
    Adding Ingredients to Crab Meat for Crab Cakes

    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.

    Views: 2,194
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  • 2.
    Adding Shrimp & Spice Bag to Cook Boiled Shrimp

    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.

    Views: 2,610
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  • 3.
    Cooking Coconut Shrimp

    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.

    Views: 1,908
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  • 4.
    Cooking Techniques for Boiled Shrimp

    Water temperature and appearance for boiled shrimp; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.

    Views: 2,682
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  • 5.
    Crab Cake Mixture Tips

    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.

    Views: 3,288
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  • 6.
    Final Cooking & Presentation for Soft Shell Crab

    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.

    Views: 3,503
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  • 7.
    Finishing & Cooling Crab Cakes

    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.

    Views: 2,339
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  • 8.
    How Boiled Shrimp Should Look During Cooking

    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.

    Views: 2,809
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    How Lobster Tail Should Look During Broiling

    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.

    Views: 4,486
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  • 10.
    How Sea Scallops Should Look When Cooking

    Tips for cooking your scallops to perfection; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.

    Views: 14,232
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  • 11.
    How to Bread Coconut Shrimp

    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.

    Views: 2,370
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  • 12.
    How to Bread Soft Shell Crab

    Breading techniques for soft shell crab; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.

    Views: 3,700
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  • 13.
    How to Break Down a Steamed Snow Crab

    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.

    Views: 7,646
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  • 14.
    How to Break Down a Whole Lobster

    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.

    Views: 4,764
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  • 15.
    How to Break Down Sections of a Steamed Snow Crab

    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.

    Views: 4,815
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  • 16.
    How to Clean & Devein Shrimp

    Instructions for cleaning and deveining shrimp; tips, tricks and more in this free online cooking video.

    Views: 15,515
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  • 17.
    How to Clean Soft Shell Crab

    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.

    Views: 5,623
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  • 18.
    How to Cook a Lobster Tail

    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.

    Views: 5,598
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    How to Cook Crab Cakes

    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.

    Views: 2,599
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  • 20.
    How to Cook Sea Scallops

    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.

    Views: 48,244
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  • 21.
    How to Cook Soft Shell Crab

    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.

    Views: 3,617
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  • 22.
    How to Finish Breaking Down a Whole Lobster

    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.

    Views: 3,342
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  • 23.
    How to Finish Coconut Shrimp

    Removing shrimp from pan and cooling; learn this and more in this free online instructional cooking video about seafood taught by an expert.

    Views: 1,971
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  • 24.
    How to Finish Cooking a Lobster Tail

    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.

    Views: 5,353
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  • 25.
    How to Finish the Mixture for Coconut Shrimp Dipping Sauce

    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.

    Views: 1,475
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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.

About the Expert

Expert: Louis Ortiz is a professional chef instructor at a culinary institute. He has been working in the culinary industry for 10 years.

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