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There are many exciting ways to cook mussels, beyond the familiar French-style steamed mussels. Here, mussels, Chinese sausage, rice noodles, and tomatoes create a simple and exciting one-dish meal.

Fish and shelfish• Rice, noodles, and grains• [Boiling/Poaching]• [Stir-frying]

Mussels with Chinese sausage and rice noodles

This iconic Cantonese dish, with smooth eggs and tender, bouncy shrimp, is easy to make and always satisfying.

Fish and shelfish• Poultry and eggs• [Stir-frying]

Cantonese-style scrambled eggs with shrimp (滑蛋虾仁)

This is my favorite Chinese crawfish dish,. Mala means numbing and spicy. The “mala” effect is created by Sichuan peppercorns and dried chile peppers, and they sure will set both your tongue and appetite on fir

Fish and shelfish• [Stir-frying]

Mala crawfish (麻辣小龙虾)

In this summer salad. the succulent, sweet crabmeat pairs beautifully with the silken tofu. The salty and crunchy bits of Chinese zha cai (榨菜) add nice contrasts both in flavor and texture.

Cold dishes and salads• Fish and shelfish• Soybeans and tofu• [Steaming]

Crabmeat and silken tofu salad

This congee (rice porridge) with shrimp, fish, and peas is quick to make and tastes wonderful.

Fish and shelfish• Rice, noodles, and grains• [Simmering]

Congee with seafood and peas

Steaming butterflied shrimp with minced garlic is a simple and brilliant way to create juicy shrimp and an irresistible aroma.

Fish and shelfish• [Steaming]

Steamed butterflied shrimp with minced garlic (蒜蓉开背虾)

Without using any milk or cream, the milky look and creamy taste of this fish soup is the result of the emulsion of gelatin and fat through boiling.

Fish and shelfish• Soups and stews• [Boiling/Poaching]

Chinese-style milky fish soup

Clams and noodles make a good match in cooking. Here, the delicate medley of clams, tomatoes, and cellophane noodles creates a dish that's light and tasty.

Fish and shelfish• Rice, noodles, and grains• Vegetables• [Stir-frying]

Clams with cellophane noodles and cherry tomatoes