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Summer seafood menu inspired by the Maritimes

Peel-and-Eat Shrimp Boil
Photography by Yvonne Duivenvoorden

We're celebrating the bounty of Nova Scotia in our Cross-Canada Cooks series. Check out the August 2011 issue for an inspiring look at Nova Scotian ingredients, trends and recipes.

Summer in the Maritimes signals the start of seafood season. And nothing celebrates this season better than fresh lobster rolls and a good old-fashioned shrimp boil. This casual menu gives you the perfect excuse to get outside with good company and enjoy some of the best from Down East, whether you live there or not.

Recipes

Mini Lobster Rolls
Enjoy these in little pieces as in the recipe, or divide the filling among small buns.
Peel-and-Eat Shrimp Boil
Pour enough water into large Dutch oven to come three-quarters up side. Add bay leaves, onion, 2 of the lemon wedges, garlic, salt and peppercorns; co...
Blueberry Oatmeal Squares
Filling: In saucepan, bring blueberries, sugar and orange juice to boil; reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Whisk cornstarch with ...

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