Aioli 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey Large pinch of saffron threads 1 cup mayonnaise 2 garlic cloves, minced Asparagus 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped

vegetables, shellfish

2 (1 1/3-lb) live lobsters 1 1/2 lb small hard-shelled clams such as littlenecks (16), well scrubbed 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb jumbo shrimp (8 to 12), with shells 1 lb large sea scallops (10 to 12) 2 (2-lb) whole red snappers, cleaned and heads removed Vegetable bulgur salad 1 3/4 cups tomato, caper, and olive vinaigrette 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted and salted Accompaniment: lemon wedges

shellfish

six 1 1/4-pound live lobsters 3 garlic cloves 1/3 cup Asian fish sauce 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons water 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian chili paste 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves Garnish: lime halves

shellfish