You know it's reputation for health and flavor, but seafood can also be one of the speediest meals in your dinner rotation. It's versatile, easy to prepare, and as these recipes prove, you can have it on the table in a snap.

When you buy fish and shellfish, remember the golden rule: Choose what's fresher and cook it that day or the next. How do you determine if seafood is fresh? Your eyes and nose will tell you plenty. The fish's flesh should appear firm and unblemished. And it should not have a "fishy" smell--bad fish smells bad. Many times the quickest and easiest way to decide however, is to ask. A good fishmonger can save you time and trouble by telling you what he or she plans to server for dinner that night.

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