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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, some traditional, and not so traditional, ideas for your own feast.

Salmon With Anchovy-Garlic Butter — Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Salmon With Anchovy-Garlic Butter
Melissa Clark
7093 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,093
25 minutes
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easy
Midnight Pasta With Anchovies, Garlic and Tomato
Melissa Clark
1842 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,842
25 minutes
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easy
Cauliflower Pasta With Anchovies and Bread Crumbs
Anna Francese Gass
617 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
617
40 minutes
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Roasted Potatoes With Anchovies and Tuna
Melissa Clark
1245 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,245
1 1/2 hours, plus cooling
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Midnight Pasta With Garlic, Anchovy, Capers and Red Pepper
David Tanis
5579 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,579
15 to 20 minutes
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easy
Le Grand Aioli
Gabrielle Hamilton
208 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
208
24 hours for curing cod, 2 hours 20 minutes active time
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Codfish Cakes With Sweet Peppers and Onions
David Tanis
134 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
134
1 hour, plus 3 hours' curing
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Eventide Fish Chowder
Julia Moskin, Eventide
826 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
826
45 minutes
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Chermoula Potato and Fish Stew
Nargisse Benkabbou
265 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
265
45 minutes
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Seafood Pasta With Tomato and Crushed Olives
Alison Roman
908 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
908
35 minutes
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Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew)
Yewande Komolafe
819 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
819
40 minutes
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Sardines on Buttered Brown Bread
David Tanis
188 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
188
20 minutes
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easy
Roasted Fish With Leeks and Olive Salsa Verde
Melissa Clark
537 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
537
30 minutes
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easy
Cod, Celery and Potato Stew With Coconut and Herbs
Ham El-Waylly
353 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
353
1 1/2 hours
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West Indian Kedgeree (Coconut Curry Rice With Cod)
Ashley Lonsdale
533 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
533
45 minutes
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easy
Leek and Cod Tortilla
Kay Chun
448 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
448
40 minutes
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Cod and Mussel Stew With Harissa
David Tanis
308 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
308
45 minutes
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Potato Salad With Capers and Anchovies
David Tanis
536 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
536
30 minutes
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Salt Cod, Potato and Chickpea Stew
David Tanis
175 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
175
1 hour 30 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Fried Calamari
Ali Slagle
257 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
257
30 minutes
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Cauliflower With Anchovies and Crushed Olives
Alison Roman
326 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
326
15 minutes
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French Salt Cod and Potato Brandade
David Tanis
243 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
243
About 1 hour, plus soaking
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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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Saltfish Fritters
Ashley Lonsdale
9 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9
8 ¾ hours
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Clams Oreganata (Baked Stuffed Clams)
Dan Pelosi
99 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
99
1 hour
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Zeppole con le Alici (Fried Anchovy Balls)
Dan Pelosi
84 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
84
2 hours 25 minutes
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Black Lime Salmon
Yotam Ottolenghi
194 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
194
35 minutes
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easy
Mussels and Cod Bucatini With Spicy Tomato Sauce
Dan Pelosi
295 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
295
About 1 hour
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Insalata di Frutti di Mare (Italian Seafood Salad)
Dan Pelosi
135 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
135
2 1/2 hours
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Clams Casino
Dan Pelosi
70 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
70
55 minutes
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Pesce all’Acqua Pazza (Fish With White Wine and Cherry Tomatoes)
Anna Francese Gass
2155 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,155
25 minutes
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easy
Lobster Thermidor
Lidey Heuck
109 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
109
1 hour
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Whole Roasted Branzino
Lidey Heuck
377 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
377
40 minutes
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Anytime Fish and Shellfish Stew
David Tanis
251 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
251
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
274 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
274
1 hour
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Pasta With Sardines and Fennel
David Tanis
642 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
642
1 hour
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Salmon Roasted in Butter
Mark Bittman
10439 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,439
15 minutes
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easy
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Sam Sifton
2132 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,132
1 hour 40 minutes
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Broiled Mussels With Garlicky Herb Butter
Melissa Clark
208 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
208
35 minutes
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Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Aioli
Melissa Clark
481 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
481
30 minutes
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Hot Crab and Oyster Dip
Melissa Clark
494 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
494
1 hour
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Fettuccine With Asparagus and Smoked Salmon
Florence Fabricant
2651 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,651
35 minutes
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Cod Cakes
Sam Sifton
3871 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,871
1 hour, plus chilling
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Fish Tacos
Sam Sifton
8507 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,507
30 minutes
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Billi Bi
Sam Sifton
842 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
842
50 minutes
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classic
Smoked Salmon Tart for a Crowd
David Tanis
517 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
517
1 1/2 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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