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Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve

Also known as the Vigil, the Feast of the Seven Fishes is a Southern Italian custom in which a meal of at least seven different kinds of seafood is served before midnight on Christmas Eve. Here are some traditional, and not so traditional, ideas for your own feast.

A rimmed white plate holds brothy beans and shrimp scattered with herbs and a piece of toasted bread. — Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Codfish Cakes With Sweet Peppers and Onions
David Tanis
137 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
137
1 hour, plus 3 hours' curing
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Eventide Fish Chowder
Julia Moskin, Eventide
836 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
836
45 minutes
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Chermoula Potato and Fish Stew
Nargisse Benkabbou
321 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
321
45 minutes
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Seafood Pasta With Tomato and Crushed Olives
Alison Roman
919 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
919
35 minutes
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Sardines on Buttered Brown Bread
David Tanis
194 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
194
20 minutes
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Easy
Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew)
Yewande Komolafe
835 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
835
40 minutes
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Roasted Fish With Leeks and Olive Salsa Verde
Melissa Clark
576 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
576
30 minutes
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Easy
Cod, Celery and Potato Stew With Coconut and Herbs
Ham El-Waylly
424 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
424
1½ hours
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Leek and Cod Tortilla
Kay Chun
449 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
449
40 minutes
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West Indian Kedgeree (Coconut Curry Rice With Cod)
Ashley Lonsdale
587 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
587
45 minutes
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Easy
Cod and Mussel Stew With Harissa
David Tanis
310 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
310
45 minutes
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Potato Salad With Capers and Anchovies
David Tanis
550 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
550
30 minutes
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Fried Calamari
Ali Slagle
270 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
270
30 minutes
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French Salt Cod and Potato Brandade
David Tanis
247 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
247
About 1 hour, plus soaking
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Clams Oreganata (Baked Stuffed Clams)
Dan Pelosi
106 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
106
1 hour
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Saltfish Buljol (Salted Cod Salad)
Brigid Ransome Washington
43 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
43
30 minutes
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Zeppole con le Alici (Fried Anchovy Balls)
Dan Pelosi
86 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
86
2 hours 25 minutes
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Black Lime Salmon
Yotam Ottolenghi
219 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
219
35 minutes
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Easy
Mussels and Cod Bucatini With Spicy Tomato Sauce
Dan Pelosi
303 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
303
About 1 hour
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Insalata di Frutti di Mare (Italian Seafood Salad)
Dan Pelosi
143 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
143
2½ hours
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Clams Casino
Dan Pelosi
82 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
82
55 minutes
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Pesce all’Acqua Pazza (Fish With White Wine and Cherry Tomatoes)
Anna Francese Gass
2425 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,425
25 minutes
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Easy
Lobster Thermidor
Lidey Heuck
118 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
118
1 hour
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Saltfish Fritters
Ashley Lonsdale
11 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11
8 ¾ hours
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Whole Roasted Branzino
Lidey Heuck
423 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
423
40 minutes
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Anytime Fish and Shellfish Stew
David Tanis
257 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
257
45 minutes
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Roasted Halibut With Mussel Butter Sauce
Kay Chun
266 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
266
35 minutes
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Whole Roasted Fish With Wild Mushrooms
Melissa Clark
275 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
275
1 hour
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Pasta With Sardines and Fennel
David Tanis
658 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
658
1 hour
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Salmon Roasted in Butter
Mark Bittman
10981 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,981
15 minutes
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Easy
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Sam Sifton
2154 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,154
1 hour 40 minutes
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Broiled Mussels With Garlicky Herb Butter
Melissa Clark
210 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
210
35 minutes
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Hot Crab and Oyster Dip
Melissa Clark
505 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
505
1 hour
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Fettuccine With Asparagus and Smoked Salmon
Florence Fabricant
2688 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,688
35 minutes
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Cod Cakes
Sam Sifton
3978 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,978
1 hour, plus chilling
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Fish Tacos
Sam Sifton
8939 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,939
30 minutes
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Smoked Salmon Tart for a Crowd
David Tanis
517 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
517
1½ hours
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Caviar Potato Chips and Lemon Cream
Melissa Clark
440 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
440
5 minutes
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Salad With Anchovy-Mustard Vinaigrette
Melissa Clark
846 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
846
10 minutes
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Roast Oysters and Tomato Butter
Tamar Adler
141 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
141
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Paella Master Recipe
Mark Bittman
2486 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,486
50 minutes
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Catalan Stew With Lobster and Clams
David Tanis
389 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
389
1 hour 30 minutes
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