These fifty delicious and approachable shellfish recipes–including shrimp, crab, scallops, oysters, clams, mussels, and lobster–are perfect for busy home cooks who want to create satisfying dishes and who also may be new to cooking with shellfish.

Cynthia Nims is a cookbook author and culinary consultant focused on food, beverages, and travel. Based in Seattle, she is the author of 15 cookbooks, and served on the editorial team for Modernist Cuisine.