need help with a seafood party

[KissTheRain]

I need ideas to feed about 100 people.

It's seafood themed and I just need some easy things that don't take long...

any ideas?

[eelo]

Originally Posted by AshleyReida I need ideas to feed about 100 people. It's seafood themed and I just need some easy things that don't take long... any ideas?

OMG, I do this amazing thing with mild fish (cod, but tilapia, flounder or orange roughy would work too). Totally nummy.

4 cod filets (5 ounces each)
1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth (or white wine)
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup chopped bell peppers, combination red/yellow/orange/green if possible
1 small tomato, choppped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (no grated)

1. Place filets in a 13x9 baking dish coated with non-stick spray. Drizzle with broth or wine; sprinkle with Old Bay. Combine the onion, peppers, tomato, lemon juice, oil and garlic; spoon over filets.

2. Cover with foil and bake at 425 for 15 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with shredded Parmesan, bake 5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender and fish flakes easily with a fork.

[eelo]

OOOO, I also do a shrimp dip.

1 large package cream cheese, softened (reduced fat is probably better for you but who really cares)
1 can shrimp, drained (get the least expensive; it's going to get mashed up anyhow)
2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
tabasco to taste, usually about 1/2 teaspoon, bu remember it will intensify if you chill the dip
Bugles

Mix up the cream cheese, shrimp, mayo, Worcestershire and tabasco using an electric mixer. Scoop it all into a pretty bowl (because it kind of looks like barf) and serve with Bugles.

[KissTheRain]

thanks eelo! how many do you think each of those would serve?

[terifinn]

It may be difficult/expensive/im not sure... but PAELLA would definitely be good for a large group!

[eelo]

Originally Posted by AshleyReida thanks eelo! how many do you think each of those would serve?

I get cod filets from the grocery store. Each filet is about 3 inches wide and anywhere from 6-8 inches long. That's one serving, but if you're planning to do a lot of things, you could cut each one in half and have more servings.

Do you want a recipe for crab-stuffed mushrooms? Shrimp scampi is also good, as is marinated shrimp tossed on a George Foreman grill (plus they're both easy).

If you set the dip out as an appetizer it will be enough for up o 10 people to get a taste. My husband can go through an entire bowl spread out over the day, but he's not really goping to each much else. Think of it as any other dip; how many people can you feed on a bowl of french onion dip?

[rosebud*]

ummm civiche? (sp)
shrimp cocktail.. I'm all about easy stuff

[erickson007]

tuna salad? clam chowder?

[terifinn]

maybe you can make sushi!

[Songtan Sally]

Originally Posted by rosebud* ummm civiche? (sp) shrimp cocktail.. I'm all about easy stuff

I'm only correcting your spelling so the OP can look up recipes, but it's "cerviche".

To contribute, I found:

Seafood Casserole (would be easy to make several and serve for a crowd) http://southernfood.about.com/od/she...r/bl40319d.htm

How about a clam or seafood chowder? Easy to make in quantity, keep warm in slow-cookers and serve with good bread.

Here is a cioppino recipe http://southernfood.about.com/od/sea.../r/bl90c13.htm

Will this be on a beach? How about a clam bake? http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/nantucket-clambake

Here is a Frogmore Stew recipe:

Frogmore Stew

2 medium onions, quartered from stem to root
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1/2 cup seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
Salt
1 lemon, halved
2 pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed
2 pounds kielbasa, cut into 16 pieces
8 ears corn, husked and broken in half
2 pounds (21 to 25 count) shrimp, unpeeled (use wild shrimp, if possible)

Lemon wedges and melted butter, to serve

Pour 3 quarts of water into a large, heavy-duty roasting pan set over two burners or into a large kettle, such as a lobster or crab pot. Add onions, garlic, seafood seasoning (yes, 1/2 cup is the correct amount) and salt to taste. Squeeze lemon juice into the stock, then toss lemon halves into the pan or pot.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and kielbasa; return to a boil. Cover pan with foil or partially cover pot with lid. Reduce heat and simmer, cooking until potatoes are just tender, 20 minutes.

Add corn; increase heat to medium-high and cook, covered, until tender, about 5 minutes longer. Stir shrimp into hot broth; let stand, covered, until they are just cooked, about 2 minutes longer.

Serve seafood, sausage and veggies on one or two large platters, with lemon wedges and small bowls of melted butter for dipping.

Serves 8
Per serving: 429 calories, 43g carbohydrates, 37g protein, 12g fat (4g saturated), 218mg cholesterol, 5g fiber, 2,163mg sodium