Creating your own Feast of the Seven Fishes can be an exciting culinary adventure. Here’s a simple guide to help you prepare:

1. Plan Your Menu: Choose seven different seafood dishes that you’d like to include.
2. Gather Ingredients: Make sure all ingredients are fresh and ready before you start cooking.
3. Prepare the Baccalà: Soak the salt cod in water for 24-48 hours to remove excess salt. Change the water frequently.
4. Clean and Prepare Seafood: Rinse and clean all seafood. Cut fish into serving pieces and prepare shellfish as needed.
5. Cook Baccalà: Sauté with garlic, olive oil, and parsley until cooked through.
6. Prepare Calamari: Fry or grill calamari rings, seasoned with salt and pepper, until golden brown.
7. Cook Shrimp: Sauté shrimp with garlic, olive oil, and a splash of white wine until pink and cooked through.
8. Steam Clams and Mussels: In a pot, combine clams and mussels with white wine, garlic, and parsley. Steam until they open.
9. Cook Scungilli: Sauté scungilli with marinara sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes for added flavor.
10. Prepare Fish Fillets: Bake or grill fish fillets with lemon, olive oil, and herbs until flaky.
11. Arranging the Dishes: Serve each seafood dish on a large platter or individual plates, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon slices.
12. Create a Festive Atmosphere: Set the table with candles, festive decorations, and a good bottle of wine to enhance the dining experience.

Following these steps will help you create a memorable Feast of the Seven Fishes that your family will cherish.