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    Christmas seafood recipes & ideas

    An Aussie Christmas simply isn’t complete without fresh seafood to top off your festive spread. Find inspiration to create your own seafood platter, and try these recipes for juicy prawns, barbecued and baked fish, oysters, lobster and much more.

    Seafood platters

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    Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Board
    Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Board
    Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Board
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Smoked Salmon Platter With French Onion Spread
    Smoked Salmon Platter With French Onion Spread
    Smoked Salmon Platter With French Onion Spread
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Estimated $7.8 per serve
    Seafood Tasting Plate
    Seafood Tasting Plate
    Seafood Tasting Plate
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Estimated $11.55 per serve
    Seafood Platter
    Seafood Platter
    Seafood Platter
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 2 hours 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Estimated $19.55 per serve
    Hot Smoked Salmon Dip With Bagel Crisps
    Hot Smoked Salmon Dip With Bagel Crisps
    Hot Smoked Salmon Dip With Bagel Crisps
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Fresh Cold Seafood Platter
    Fresh Cold Seafood Platter
    Fresh Cold Seafood Platter
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Estimated $8.71 per serve
    Christmas Brunch Board
    Christmas Brunch Board
    Christmas Brunch Board
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Seafood Platter With Mango Salsa & Horseradish Mayo
    Seafood Platter With Mango Salsa & Horseradish Mayo
    Seafood Platter With Mango Salsa & Horseradish Mayo
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Prawn & oyster platter
    Prawn & oyster platter
    Prawn & oyster platter
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4

    Prawn recipes for Christmas

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    Garlic Prawns
    Garlic Prawns
    Garlic Prawns
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Barbecued Prawn Skewers With Nectarine & Grain Salad
    Barbecued Prawn Skewers With Nectarine & Grain Salad
    Barbecued Prawn Skewers With Nectarine & Grain Salad
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Spicy Grilled Prawns With Roti & Cucumber Salad
    Spicy Gilled Prawns With Roti & Cucumber Salad
    Spicy Grilled Prawns With Roti & Cucumber Salad
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Estimated $7.9 per serve
    BBQ Prawns With Mint & Mango Salsa
    BBQ Prawns With Mint & Mango Salsa
    BBQ Prawns With Mint & Mango Salsa
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Estimated $5.71 per serve
    Grilled Prawns with Mango Salad & Sriracha Mayo
    Grilled Prawns with Mango Salad & Sriracha Mayo
    Grilled Prawns with Mango Salad & Sriracha Mayo
    preparation time is 40 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Estimated $11.46 per serve
    Prawn, berry and watermelon salad
    Prawn, Berry, Melon & Feta Salad
    Prawn, berry and watermelon salad
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Barbecued Prawn Skewers With Nectarine Salad
    Barbecued Prawn Skewers with Nectarine Salad
    Barbecued Prawn Skewers With Nectarine Salad
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Thai Chilli Jam Prawn Vol Au Vents
    Thai Chilli Jam Prawn Vol Au Vents
    Thai Chilli Jam Prawn Vol Au Vents
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Vietnamese Prawn Tostadas
    Vietnamese Prawn Tostadas
    Vietnamese Prawn Tostadas
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Prawn Dumplings
    Prawn dumplings
    Prawn Dumplings
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Barbecued Seafood Salad With Rocket, Capsicum & Hazelnuts
    Barbecued Seafood Salad With Rocket, Capsicum & Hazelnuts
    Barbecued Seafood Salad With Rocket, Capsicum & Hazelnuts
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Prawn Skewers with Chargrilled Pineapple & Rice Salad
    Prawn Skewers with Chargrilled Pineapple & Rice Salad
    Prawn Skewers with Chargrilled Pineapple & Rice Salad
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Chilli Prawns With Greens
    Chilli Prawns With Greens
    Chilli Prawns With Greens
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Estimated $11.71 per serve
    Prawn & Avocado Salad
    Prawn & Avocado Salad
    Prawn & Avocado Salad
    preparation time is 25 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Cooked Tiger Prawns & Peach Thai Salad
    Cooked Tiger Prawns & Peach Thai Salad
    Cooked Tiger Prawns & Peach Thai Salad
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Estimated $10.35 per serve

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    Roasted Potato, Smoked Salmon & Mustard Mayonnaise Salad
    Roasted Potato, Smoked Salmon & Mustard Mayonnaise Salad
    Roasted Potato, Smoked Salmon & Mustard Mayonnaise Salad
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 35 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Board
    Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Board
    Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Board
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Pan-Fried Salmon With Cucumber Salad
    Pan-Fried Salmon With Cucumber Salad
    Pan-Fried Salmon With Cucumber Salad
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Smoked Salmon Bagels
    Smoked Salmon Bagels
    Smoked Salmon Bagels
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Estimated $10.2 per serve
    Elderflower Gin Sour with Salmon & Beetroot Bites
    Elderflower Gin Sour with Salmon & Beetroot Bites
    Elderflower Gin Sour with Salmon & Beetroot Bites
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Tuscan-Inspired Salmon With Semi-Dried Tomatoes & Basil
    Tuscan-Inspired Salmon With Semi-Dried Tomatoes & Basil
    Tuscan-Inspired Salmon With Semi-Dried Tomatoes & Basil
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Estimated $12.74 per serve
    Smoked Salmon & Smashed Avocado With Herb Yoghurt
    Smoked Salmon & Smashed Avocado With Herb Yoghurt
    Smoked Salmon & Smashed Avocado With Herb Yoghurt
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Seafood Tasting Plate
    Seafood Tasting Plate
    Seafood Tasting Plate
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Estimated $11.55 per serve
    Salmon & Coconut Pikelets with Coconut Coleslaw
    Salmon & Coconut Pikelets with Coconut Coleslaw
    Salmon & Coconut Pikelets with Coconut Coleslaw
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Mexican-Style Salmon & Avocado Salad
    Mexican-Style Salmon & Avocado Salad
    Mexican-Style Salmon & Avocado Salad
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Leek & Salmon Parcels
    Leek & Salmon Parcels
    Leek & Salmon Parcels
    preparation time is 25 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Estimated $7.91 per serve
    Hot Smoked Salmon Dip With Bagel Crisps
    Hot Smoked Salmon Dip With Bagel Crisps
    Hot Smoked Salmon Dip With Bagel Crisps
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Gingered Salmon Skewers with Warm Vegetable Salad
    Gingered Salmon Skewers with Warm Vegetable Salad
    Gingered Salmon Skewers with Warm Vegetable Salad
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Estimated $9.46 per serve
    Smoked Salmon & Poached Egg Bagels
    Smoked Salmon & Poached Egg Bagels
    Smoked Salmon & Poached Egg Bagels
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Troy and Marty's Sweet Potato & Corn Fritters
    Troy and Marty's Sweet Potato & Corn Fritters
    Troy and Marty's Sweet Potato & Corn Fritters
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4

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    Christmas scallop recipes

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    Scallops With White Bean Purée
    Scallops With White Bean Pura
    Scallops With White Bean Purée
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Seared Scallops With Migas
    Seared Scallops With Migas
    Seared Scallops With Migas
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Scallops With Coriander Yoghurt
    Scallops With Coriander Yogurt
    Scallops With Coriander Yoghurt
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Estimated $9.29 per serve
    Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Rice
    Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Rice
    Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Rice
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Scallops With Bacon
    Scallops With Bacon
    Scallops With Bacon
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Scallops With Pancetta
    Scallops With Pancetta
    Scallops With Pancetta
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Estimated $11.14 per serve
    Scallops With Tomatoes & Pancetta
    Scallops With Tomatoes & Pancetta
    Scallops With Tomatoes & Pancetta
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Estimated $11.37 per serve
    Scallops With Spiced Lentils
    Scallops With Spiced Lentils
    Scallops With Spiced Lentils
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Singapore Curried Scallops
    Singapore Curried Scallops
    Singapore Curried Scallops
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Seared Scallops, Pea Purée & Crisp Pancetta
    Seared Scallops, Pea Purée & Crisp Pancetta
    Seared Scallops, Pea Purée & Crisp Pancetta
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Scallops Wrapped In Parma Ham
    Scallops Wrapped In Parma Ham
    Scallops Wrapped In Parma Ham
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 4 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Estimated $6.27 per serve
    Scallops With Lemon & Ginger
    Scallops With Lemon & Ginger
    Scallops With Lemon & Ginger
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Scallops With Citrus Dressing
    Scallops With Citrus Dressing
    Scallops With Citrus Dressing
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 7 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Scallops In A Rich Szechuan Sauce
    Scallops In A Rich Szechuan Sauce
    Scallops In A Rich Szechuan Sauce
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Grilled Scallops With Chermoula Dressing
    Grilled Scallops With Chermoula Dressing
    Grilled Scallops With Chermoula Dressing
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 32 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4