shellfish

• 1 Ingredient of the week: crab
  The crab must rank as one of the kings of the sea. More interesting than his crustacean counterpart, the lobster, crabs are less expensive and arguably more flavoursome by a long shot. The pincer...

• 2 Dorset crab linguini with chilli, anchovy and caper butter, wilted pousse from Bistro du Vin
  Ingredients (Serves 4) For the pasta 600g plain white flour 4 eggs 6 egg yolks 2 tbs olive oil A pinch of salt For the chilli butter 150g butter (unsalted) ...

• 3 Angela Hartnett's recipe for mussels with tomato sauce
  Ingredients (Serves 4) 2kg mussels 2 tbsp olive oil 1 thyme sprig 3 garlic cloves, crushed bunch of flatleaf parsley, stalks removed and leaves chopped 150ml white wine...

• 4 Ingredient of the week: Oysters
  These shellfish divide us. There are those who can't live without their salty, mineral-rich tang, and others who find the experience reminiscent of swallowing gritty sea water. If you fall into the former...

• 5 Ingredient of the week: Scallops
  Sweet and succulent, scallops are a seafood lover's dream. Pan-seared they are delicious and go wonderfully with a host of other ingredients. Try them with crispy pancetta and a Jerusalem artichoke puree....