2021 Christmas Eve Seven Fishes Menu
2021 Seven Fishes Feast. It is our Italian tradition to host the seven fishes feast on Christmas Eve and this year we are partnering with Senasea Seafoods to bring you our full 2021 menu. The spread is decadent, the fish is extremely fresh, and every aspect of the menu is super festive. Once again this year we used all sustainable fish and shellfish which was provided by Senasea. The owners at Senasea come from a long line of family fishermen that are dedicated to bringing you the freshest Alaskan seafood. Thank you so much Senasea Seafoods for sponsoring our menu this year !! We hope you guys love it as much as we do and be sure to check out Senasea Seafoods to get your own seafood in time for the holidays !!
Christmas Eve is right around the corner, are you guys ready?! And better yet…if you celebrate Christmas Eve with the feast of the seven fishes, is your menu ready?! We have been crafting and perfecting this years menu since November and we are so excited to finally share it with you guys !! We always spend Christmas Eve with close family, festive cocktails, and of course a decadent seven course seafood celebration. And recently we have been exchanging gifts on Christmas Eve now that my brother and I are older. It makes for a super fun and festive night.
Christmas Eve has always been one of my favorite days of the year. It’s right up there with thanksgiving. They are both two of the most fun and festive days. There is so much to love about both days and there are so many traditions to be celebrated.
I love the entire day of Christmas Eve from start to finish. From cooking the fishes in the morning with my mom, to cocktails and gift exchanges with my uncles family, to drinks by our fire and our family gift exchange, to the feast of the seven fishes itself, and finally dessert and watching Home Alone 2 to end the night. It’s always been one of my favorite days for traditions.
It is no secret that our family has some deep rooted Italian holiday traditions. The seven fishes feast on Christmas Eve is no exception! While we tweak the menu a bit every year, we are super excited to share this one with you guys.
We have pulled in the Italian classics for a seven fishes feast and paired them with modern dishes that everyone will love. The wine selection includes both red and white, each chosen to pair with the fish dishes. And of course, a festive cocktail is necessary to kick off the evening. Finally the dessert, because every holiday gathering needs something sweet to end the night.
So get ready to celebrate Christmas Eve with our 2021 Seven Fishes Feast Menu. And if you give any of our dishes a try be sure to let us know !! Cheers to Christmas week…one of my favorite weeks of the year !!
Cocktails
Christmas cocktails are always essential. And there are so so many ways you can get festive and creative with cocktails around the holidays. This year we are serving one of our favorites from last year, as well as, one of our classic martinis. Because you can never go wrong with martinis around the holiday, am I right?!
Pomegranate Martini (Coming Soon)
Wines
Don’t forget the wines. You need a good red and a good white to serve with the seven fishes when cocktail hour is finished! We have paired this years feast with EnRoute Wine! When you’re planning your holiday celebrations, be sure to look for EnRoute to add to your table! Cheers !
Appetizers
I am all about appetizers when it comes to the seven fishes. We always have the classics like crab, shrimp, and lobster cocktail. But we also like to get creative with things and add something special every year.
Mains
There are endless possibilities when it comes to the feast of the seven fishes. There’s seven dishes which means there’s seven ways you can make this dinner extremely fun and unique. There has got to be something for everyone in the line up.
We always include a good pasta dish. It's usually fancy and decadent. In addition to pasta, we do a Baccala salad which is an Italian tradition. And then of course we pick some extras like a festive salmon or a light halibut or a crispy fried cod. Whatever we end up choosing…there is always something for everyone.
Pan Seared Halibut with Pomegrante Salsa (Coming Soon)
Crispy Fried Rockfish (Coming Soon)
Baccala Salad (Coming Soon)
Sides
The seven fishes main dishes steal the show when it comes to this feast. But how could we not have sides?! We have some Italian classics for sides because after all this is an Italian tradition.
Desserts
And finally…is it really Christmas Eve without dessert?! I don’t think so. Christmas Eve especially without cookies is not even really Christmas Eve…am I right? You have to have cookies like Santa !!
Tips
Make a List & Start Early
We are big on making lists and starting ahead of schedule. Anything that you can buy ahead of time definitely do! If there’s fish you can freeze, get it early. There’s nothing worse than getting to the grocery store last minute, on or right before Christmas Eve and having it packed with holiday shoppers. So, lists and early shopping is essential!
Utilize Christmas Eve Eve for Cooking
Start prepping the Seven Fishes Feast on Christmas Eve Eve. That way you won’t be doing all the work on Christmas Eve itself. Make the sauce for your pasta of choice. Soak the salt cod well in advance so you can prep the Baccala Salad. Start baking the desserts and the dinner rolls. The more you can get done the day before the better. That way you can enjoy Christmas Eve!
Stock the Bar
Christmas Eve is all about the seven fishes, but cocktails are essential. Stock up on the liquor, wines, and beers. These are things you can buy well in advance, so get them early! Have some staple cocktails on the menu that are easy to make. Or make big batch cocktail pitchers so you don’t have to keep refilling and making drinks.
Buy Sustainable
Seven Fishes Feast, but Make it Sustainable!! Purchasing products that feature the MSC blue fish label products ensures trustworthy seafood, and well you can’t go wrong with that!
Whether you spend the holiday cooking, relaxing with a drink, or appreciating some time off don’t forget to enjoy the Christmas season! After all, Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year. So take some time with family and friends to enjoy yourself. And if you’re all about making lots of food as a way to celebrate, we really hope you enjoy our menu! Merry Christmas guys!! The season is well-deserved for all of you!
