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    13 Tasty Sea Creatures And How To Cook Them

    Oceans cover 71% of the earth's surface and within those waters, lots of tasty animals! Whether it swims, crawls or floats in the currents someone will find a way to eat it. These 13 recipes are sure to wet your appetite or at the very least gear you up for summer.

    Barbra B.
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    Baked Stuffed Lobster

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    Lobsters have come a long way from prison food. These sea bugs are a tasty treat and what could be better than a succulent lobster? Why a lobster stuffed with other seafood of course! Check out Chef Avi's baked stuffed lobster .

    Sea Urchin Ceviche

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    These prickly bastids might be bright and colorful, but step on one and you'll want to collect the whole family and drop them unceremoniously into a pot of boiling water. Sea Urchin Ceviche

    Sautéed Calamari with Parsley and Garlic Recipe

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    Like milk and cookies, squid were created for the purpose of being dipped in batter and fried. It's not their fault they taste so good. Sautéed Calamari with Parsley and Garlic Recipe

    Monkfish with Ratatouille

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    A face only a skillet could love. Monkfish are actually quite tasty with meat akin to lobster. If you can get past the Mick Jagger face, cooking a meal with these bad boys is sure to impress your sea loving guests. Monkfish with Ratatouille

    Sambal Stingray

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    Respect the Crocodile Hunter. These flappy winged devils are deadly.... and tasty. Get your revenge with the following recipe: Sambal Stingray

    Escargots à la Bourguignonne

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    Slow and steady wins this race. Snails, more properly known as escargot, are actually pretty good and hey, with enough wine, anything tastes good. Escargots à la Bourguignonne

    Oysters Rockefeller

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    These slimy buggers are so popular they even have their own bars... Oysters Rockefeller

    Spicy Tuna Roll

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    Tuna isn't only from cans! Recently a prized Tuna sold at market for 1.8 Million Dollars! Spicy Tuna Roll

    Perfect King Crab Legs

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    Great on a plate and perfect for network television, crabs bring in BIG money. Perfect King Crab Legs

    New England Clam Chowder

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    It's rich, it's creamy, it's a New England staple. Clam Chowder has warmed the hearts of many and c'mon, they have such nice feet. Check out our favorite Stonehurst Manor Chowder

    Braised Sea Cucumbers With Chinese Vegetables

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    There are no words. Braised Sea Cucumbers With Chinese Vegetables

    Mako Shark with Grilled Pineapple Salsa

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    Be not afraid. Sharks may be scary, but they also go extremely well with pineapple salsa. Show these predators whose really the top of the food chain. Mako Shark with Grilled Pineapple Salsa

    Three-Chile-Dusted Shrimp with Quick Corn Relish

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    Can you really go wrong with shrimp? Three-Chile-Dusted Shrimp with Quick Corn Relish

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