This could very well be the ultimate seafood cocktail, served with a light-bodied sauce instead of the typical red glop. With lots of vegetables to balance the chunks of shrimp and crab, it can be served as a salad as well as a palate- and eye-pleasing appetizer.

Seafood Avocado Cocktail

Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

Fresh avocado with lime, cilantro, and onion.

Guacamole

Cerignola olives marinated in garlic rosemary olive oil

Olives

A family-style dish featuring fish prepared on the bone.

Clean the whole fish thoroughly, removing any scales and entrails. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Prepare the Fish

Drizzle olive oil over the fish and rub it into the skin. Season the inside and outside of the fish with salt and black pepper. Stuff the cavity of the fish with sliced lemons, minced garlic, and fresh herbs.

Season the Fish

Preheat your grill or oven to medium heat. If using a grill, place the fish directly on the grill grates or use a fish basket. If using an oven, place the fish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cooking Method

If desired, pour white wine over the fish for added flavor.

Add Wine (Optional)

Cook the fish for about 15-20 minutes, depending on the size, turning halfway through if grilling. The fish is done when the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Cook the Fish

Remove the fish from the grill or oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh herbs and lemon wedges.

Serve

Whole fish (e.g., snapper, trout)

Olive oil

Lemon (sliced)

Fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, dill)

Garlic (minced)

Salt

Black pepper

White wine (optional)