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Branzino with Mesclun and Tomato–Herbes de Provence Vinaigrette

Branzino, known as loup de mer, or "wolf of the sea" in French, is mild and sweet. Its delicate flavor pairs nicely with a summery tomato–and–mixed herb vinaigrette. Scoring the fish skin before cooking prevents the fillets from curling in the pan.

Quick-Brined Salmon with Lemon, Miso, and Sofrito

Here, pastry chef Paola Velez mixes green sofrito with garlic, shiro miso, butter, and lemon for a deeply flavorful sheet-pan salmon dinner, a riff on this recipe from former Food & Wine Senior Test Kitchen Editor Kay Chun. Brining the salmon before cooking it seasons the fish and prevents it from drying out. Velez likes to serve this dish with chofán, a fried rice dish popularized by Chinese immigrants in the Dominican Republic. The salmon would also be fantastic served on top of your favorite fresh or leftover fried rice or rice pilaf.

Shrimp Aguachile with Coconut and Avocado

Coconut water, celery, ginger, and chiles come together to flavor the base of this delicate aguachile, while pineapple, cucumber, and avocado garnishes help cool it down. Chef Claudette Zepeda makes homemade coconut chips by shaving and toasting fresh coconut, but we've substituted readily available store-bought coconut chips. Timing is the key to this recipe, as the shrimp is "cooked" in lemon juice.

Lobster Tournedos with Cornbread

This recipe combines classic French cooking techniques with Southern ingredients, a signature of chef Erick Williams' cooking at Virtue in Chicago. The mild sweetness of the lobster meat and cornbread is intensified with the buttery, tart wine sauce, turning this into a decadent meal perfect for a special occasion.

Fried Shrimp and Grits

This fun, fresh take on shrimp and grits has incredible texture thanks to crunchy panko breadcrumbs and cheese-y, gooey grits, while the smoky, meaty tomato sauce adds more complexity to each bite. It's a great way to use up leftover grits.

Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Lemongrass-Lime Aïoli

Sweet, mild grilled mahi-mahi harmonizes with an aïoli featuring lemongrass and lime. The creamy aïoli comes together in seconds using an immersion blender, resulting in a silky texture that's less likely to break and adding richness and zest to a classic summer meal.

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Trout Tartare With Fennel Remoulade, Tobiko

In this elegant tartare from chef Larry Feldmeier at The Bristol in Chicago, buttery soft fresh trout is combined with fennel, red onion, yellow bell pepper, and cucumber, and then coated in a bold dressing spiked with bright flavors like lime and ginger. Golden yuzu tobiko and crispy puffed rice top the dish off and make for a striking presentation and multiple intriguing textures. When frying the rice, make sure the oil temperature is at 425°F so that your rice puffs nicely—you can substitute in pre-puffed rice or masago (rice crackers) if you'd like to skip the frying. Make this standout dish for your next special occasion.This trout tartare from The Bristol in Chicago is elegant, flavorful, and visually striking. It's topped with yuzu tobiko and puffed fried rice.

Scallop Grenobloise

Grenobloise means in the style of the southeastern French city of Grenoble, and refers to a classic French sauce of lemon and capers. Here, beautifully seared scallops with a golden crust are served in a sauce popping with acidity from lemon, brininess from capers, and slight warmth from mildly piquant jalapeños. Toss them with a favorite pasta for a quick, simple meal. For the best results, seek out Massachusetts dayboat scallops. They are harvested daily and are dry-packed, which yields the best flavor and sear.

Stuffed Clams with Linguiça and Arugula

Miso Air Fryer Salmon With Baby Bok Choy

Sizzling Garlic Salmon with Sheet Pan Potatoes

Shaoxing-Steamed Steelhead Trout and Mushrooms

Fried Oysters with Remoulade

These crunchy fried oysters are an elegant, fun appetizer. They are served with a creamy remoulade made with mayonnaise, horseradish, capers, hot sauce, and Creole mustard— the perfect dipper for the crispy oysters. Even better, this recipe adjusts easily; for a smaller group just cut it half. Or turn this into a meal and make oyster po' boys: Cut 6 (6-inch) French rolls crosswise, and toast the rolls. Spread the rémoulade evenly on bottoms of the rolls, and top with the fried oysters, chopped lettuce and tomatoes, and dill pickles. Serve immediately.