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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

Midnight Pasta With Garlic, Anchovy, Capers and Red Pepper
David Tanis
5836 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,836
15 to 20 minutes
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Easy
Codfish Cakes With Sweet Peppers and Onions
David Tanis
138 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
138
1 hour, plus 3 hours' curing
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Eventide Fish Chowder
Julia Moskin, Eventide
846 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
846
45 minutes
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Chermoula Potato and Fish Stew
Nargisse Benkabbou
359 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
359
45 minutes
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Seafood Pasta With Tomato and Crushed Olives
Alison Roman
926 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
926
35 minutes
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Sardines on Buttered Brown Bread
David Tanis
198 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
198
20 minutes
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Easy
Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew)
Yewande Komolafe
851 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
851
40 minutes
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Roasted Fish With Leeks and Olive Salsa Verde
Melissa Clark
594 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
594
30 minutes
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Easy
Cod, Celery and Potato Stew With Coconut and Herbs
Ham El-Waylly
465 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
465
1½ hours
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Leek and Cod Tortilla
Kay Chun
451 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
451
40 minutes
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West Indian Kedgeree (Coconut Curry Rice With Cod)
Ashley Lonsdale
677 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
677
45 minutes
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Easy
Cod and Mussel Stew With Harissa
David Tanis
312 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
312
45 minutes
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Potato Salad With Capers and Anchovies
David Tanis
551 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
551
30 minutes
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Fried Calamari
Ali Slagle
281 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
281
30 minutes
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French Salt Cod and Potato Brandade
David Tanis
254 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
254
About 1 hour, plus soaking
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Clams Oreganata (Baked Stuffed Clams)
Dan Pelosi
115 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
115
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
90 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
90
2 hours 25 minutes
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Black Lime Salmon
Yotam Ottolenghi
233 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
233
35 minutes
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Easy
Mussels and Cod Bucatini With Spicy Tomato Sauce
Dan Pelosi
312 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
312
About 1 hour
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Insalata di Frutti di Mare (Italian Seafood Salad)
Dan Pelosi
157 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
157
2½ hours
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Clams Casino
Dan Pelosi
93 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
93
55 minutes
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Pesce all’Acqua Pazza (Fish With White Wine and Cherry Tomatoes)
Anna Francese Gass
2536 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,536
25 minutes
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Easy
Lobster Thermidor
Lidey Heuck
143 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
143
1 hour
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Saltfish Fritters
Ashley Lonsdale
12 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
12
8 ¾ hours
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Whole Roasted Branzino
Lidey Heuck
465 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
465
40 minutes
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Anytime Fish and Shellfish Stew
David Tanis
261 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
261
45 minutes
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Roasted Halibut With Mussel Butter Sauce
Kay Chun
273 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
273
35 minutes
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Whole Roasted Fish With Wild Mushrooms
Melissa Clark
276 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
276
1 hour
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Pasta With Sardines and Fennel
David Tanis
667 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
667
1 hour
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Salmon Roasted in Butter
Mark Bittman
11361 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,361
15 minutes
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Easy
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Sam Sifton
2177 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,177
1 hour 40 minutes
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Broiled Mussels With Garlicky Herb Butter
Melissa Clark
213 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
213
35 minutes
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Hot Crab and Oyster Dip
Melissa Clark
515 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
515
1 hour
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Fettuccine With Asparagus and Smoked Salmon
Florence Fabricant
2713 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,713
35 minutes
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Cod Cakes
Sam Sifton
4040 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,040
1 hour, plus chilling
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Fish Tacos
Sam Sifton
9115 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,115
30 minutes
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Smoked Salmon Tart for a Crowd
David Tanis
521 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
521
1½ hours
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Caviar Potato Chips and Lemon Cream
Melissa Clark
448 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
448
5 minutes
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Salad With Anchovy-Mustard Vinaigrette
Melissa Clark
864 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
864
10 minutes
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Roast Oysters and Tomato Butter
Tamar Adler
145 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
145
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Paella Master Recipe
Mark Bittman
2563 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,563
50 minutes
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Catalan Stew With Lobster and Clams
David Tanis
390 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
390
1 hour 30 minutes
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