Delicious and Easy Seafood Recipes

The best collection of easy seafood recipes, including fish, lobster, shrimp, crab, clams, and mussels recipes! Get inspired to add more seafood into your meal plan with ideas for lunch, dinner, snacks, and appetizers.

6 photo collage of seafood recipes - shrimp, mussels, fish tacos, crab cakes, salmon, crab — So many delicious and easy seafood recipes!

Are you trying to cut down on meat? Or maybe you want to eat a little leaner for the summer? Or possibly you are just a bit tired of the same old same old beef, chicken, and pork recipes?

Well, you are in luck, because you can always make seafood recipes. 😂

Seafood has a very special place in my home. Once a week, we have some sort of seafood meal or snack. But if you know me, you know my main requirement - it has be be easy to make! Luckily, easy seafood recipes are not hard to find! And now you have a whole bunch of 'em right here in one post.

My kids love crab cake and shrimp recipes! What are your kids' favorites?

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💭 Top tips for easy seafood recipes
🌿 Fresh seafood vs frozen
🧊 Selecting frozen seafood
🍤 Shrimp recipes
🐟 Fish recipes
🦪 Mussels and clams
🦀 Crab recipes
🐡 Imitation crab recipes
🦞 Lobster recipes
🍥 Scallop recipes
🦐 Mixed seafood recipes
👶 Kid-friendly seafood recipes
❓ Questions about seafood
😋 More recipe collections
💬 Reviews and Comments

💭 Top tips for easy seafood recipes

Seafood is generally best when cooked on a low or medium constant heat. This helps prevent it from charring or burning.
Lemon, lime, and other citrates bring out the best in many seafood recipes. It's hard to go wrong if you use those flavors to go with your seafood!
When cooking fish, use thermometers to check the internal temperature. The internal temperature of the fish should be about 145° or as specified in the recipe.
Do you own a fish spat? If not, consider investing in one. Fish spats can help you apply balanced pressure on your fish which will help with even cooking. This technique is useful when you are cooking your fish in a pan on the stovetop. See this article for tips on using a fish spat to get the perfect crispy skin for your fish dishes!
Try not to overcrowd the pan. Seafood is better when it has plenty of room while cooking. This will also help to ensure that your food cooks evenly.
Clams and mussels should be washed thoroughly. The last thing you want is to taste sand in your mussels. Also, only serve mussels and clams that are open (after cooking). If they are closed, that is an indication that they are bad and should be discarded.
Uncooked seafood should be tightly wrapped in plastic and frozen immediately. Seafood tends to go bad very quickly so if you don't plan to cook it very soon after purchasing, definitely freeze it.
If you aren't familiar with cooking with seafood, definitely start with one of the easy seafood recipes in this list to help you get the hang of it!

close up view of a roll with tuna salad on a blue plate

🌿 Fresh seafood vs frozen

There are differing opinions on whether fresh seafood is better than frozen seafood.

In my family, we go for whichever is available as well as what is most convenient. Fresh seafood really is best in terms of taste and texture, but not always easy to find, whereas frozen is almost always available.

In addition, frozen seafood just more convenient because I won't have to worry about it going bad if I'm not able to cook it within a day or two after purchase.

Honestly, for me, having to commit to cooking the seafood within a certain time frame from purchasing sort of defeats the purpose of working with super easy seafood recipes. I like the flexibility I get when I have a bag of frozen shrimp or seafood medley or salmon fillets sitting in the freezer, ready at a moment's notice!

I am lucky to be surrounded by many stores that sell amazing frozen seafood. We can get frozen crab, shrimp, cod, calamari, mussels, and so much more.

Close up view of cooked salmon sprinkled with slice almonds and scallions.

🧊 Selecting frozen seafood

I love seeing "caught date" and "frozen date" information on my frozen seafood. If the package has that information or if the company provides a way to track it online, that's a plus. The time interval between catching and freezing should be very small.
Avoid frozen seafood that shows signs of freezer burn. The freezer burn occurs when food has been frozen for a long time or it's been been frozen at incorrect temperatures.
Look for labels specifying that the seafood was quickly frozen or flash frozen. It means that the fish was frozen without allowing much time for deterioration.
In general, look for frozen seafood that is wild caught. If you must get seafood that is farm raised, and you are in the U.S., looks at the label to verify that the seafood was farmed and packaged in the U.S. Imported seafood is not subject to the same strict regulations as domestic seafood. (See this article on wild-caught vs. farm raised seafood for more information.)

overhead of one of the easy seafood recipes - calamari - on a white plate with parsley garnish

🍤 Shrimp recipes

Out of all the seafood, my family loves shrimp more than any other! I haven't yet found a shrimp recipe that they don't just absolutely devour.

Shrimp is so easy to cook, whether it's fresh or frozen. Which is why it's a staple in this collection of easy seafood recipes! I often buy it frozen, since it's generally readily available and I can also get it pre-peeled and deveined.

Frozen shrimp is great to keep on hand, and it's really no trouble to thaw it before incorporating it into recipes. Just place in a colander and run cool water over it for several minutes.

Shrimp in a butter lime sauce

easy seafood recipe shrimp tossed with butter and cilantro in a white bowl with slices of lime for garnish

This shrimp in a buttery, tangy lime sauce, is completely drool-worthy and pretty much the champion of easy seafood recipes. In my family, just the mention of this recipe and everyone can't wait for dinnertime.

Plus, there are only 6 ingredients needed and it's ready in just 15 minutes! You can't go wrong with it.

And this recipe is super easy to make. I used fresh shrimp, but there are instructions for using frozen as well.

Shrimp in Butter Lime Sauce

Delicious shrimp in a creamy, buttery sauce bursting with the tangy flavors of lime and cilantro!

Overhead shot of shrimp in a white bowl with cilantro and lime garnish.

Shrimp and zoodles

Close up view of cooked shrimp on a bed of avocado zoodles.

If you are on a keto diet, you will want to bookmark this recipe!

There are all keto-friendly ingredients in this recipe. And the net carbs are just 7g (13g carb - 6g fiber)!

It is a filling main dish and it tastes so good. The spicy tang from the shrimp blends really well with the creamy avocado zoodles.

Creamy Avocado Sauce for Zucchini Noodles

With a fantastic and easy homemade sauce, these avocado zoodles make for an incredible main course or refreshing cold side dish.

Close up shot of zucchini noodles in avocado sauce garnished with basil in a brown speckled bowl.

Easy shrimp stew

overhead view of easy seafood recipe shrimp in tomato based stew in a white bowl with a green napkin

This recipe is inspired by étouffée. I love the strong flavors of this shrimp recipe.

With just one spoonful of this yummy stew and it sucks you in! You can't help but finish the whole bowl and then go back for seconds.

The secret to this shrimp recipe is it's rich tomato base. Plus, it's another one that makes the short list of super easy seafood recipes, so, you can't go wrong with it.

Easy Shrimp Stew

This Easy Shrimp Stew is a great option when you want something a little different for dinner. It's spicy and comforting and will warm you up from head to toe. And what's more, it uses ingredients you can just pull out of your freezer and pantry - no tedious chopping or other prep!

Overhead shot of shrimp stew sprinkled with herbs in a white bowl with a green cloth on the side.

Shrimp Fettucine Alfredo

shrimp alfredo on a coral plate with fettuccine and garnished with parsley

I made this shrimp Alfredo for dinner last night and, as always, there weren't any leftovers!

This recipe is actually even better than what you can expect at seafood restaurants. It's also very easy to make at home. Plus it will be ready to serve in 25 minutes!

Even younger kids can't resist this elegant and tasty pasta recipe.

Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

This healthy fettuccine Alfredo dish includes perfectly cooked shrimp with tender pasta and a homemade low fat Alfredo sauce!

🐟 Fish recipes

Tilapia recipes

Did you know that there are over 100 fish species that are classified as tilapia? I had no idea.

Why is tilapia included in this round up of easy seafood recipes? Tilapia fishes are high in protein and they cook quickly. And it's easy to tell when tilapia is properly cooked and ready to serve.

If you aren't a fan of tilapia, you can always substitute another mild, flaky fish, like cod or flounder.

Fish stew

Tilapia lends itself really well to very flavorful, fragrant companion ingredients. I love to marinate it in a tangy and spicy sauce.

After that, I put it into this fish stew recipe and it is out-of-this-world good! Just one spoonful of this stew and your soul will be warmed up!

Brazilian Fish Stew

Flavorful stew with marinated tilapia, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions in a coconut milk broth.

Close up view of fish stew with a cilantro garnish with halved limes and a black spoon.

Air fryer tilapia bowl

Tilapia bowl is a very simple recipe made by Jamie from Life Is Sweeter By Design. She shows you how to build a tilapia bowl from scratch using everyday ingredients.

She also showed me just how easy it is to cook tilapia in an air fryer. This has inspired me to seriously consider buying an air fryer!

I recommend serving this tilapia over a bed of quinoa. (Did you know? You can cook quinoa in a slow cooker!)

Air Fryer Glazed Tilapia Bowls - Life is Sweeter By Design

Air Fryer Glazed Tilapia Bowls are packed with crispy flavorful tilapia. This makes a healthy lunch or dinner and are easy to make ahead of time.

Baked panko fish

My mouth is watering just thinking about crispy tilapia fish. Lilian of Simple Living Recipes is a huge fan of 'everything that comes from the sea'.

She coats the tilapia with seasoned panko and bakes them in the oven! The recipe couldn't be easier and the taste is heavenly!

Add my dill fries to this recipe and you can have a unique version of 'fish and chips'!

Baked Panko Fish - Simple Living Recipes

This Panko fish is easy, fast and super crunchy. Cooking it for the right amount of time will guarantee a moist and flaky fish.

Cod recipes

Whether it's the Atlantic cod or Pacific cod, these cod fish recipes are a great choice to make for your family. Cod can be found all year round and it is really easy to make. So we just had to include it as an entire category in our list of easy seafood recipes!

Cod's mild flavors make it easy to dress it up in so many different ways. They can easily be made spicy, salty, tangy, and even sweet.

Did you know that cod fish is high in protein and vitamin B-12?

Coconut crusted fish tacos

I am willing to bet that you can eat about a dozen of these tacos and not break a sweat!

This colorful creation is the work of Caitlyn of Erdharts Eat. She uses cod fish that is coated in panko. Her recipe is really easy to follow and make.

I am definitely making it for taco Tuesday!

Want more taco recipes for taco Tuesday? I have a shrimp taco recipe that is beyond delicious!

Baked Coconut Crusted Healthy Fish Tacos

These Healthy Fish Tacos are baked to perfection and coated with a yummy coconut panko. The best easy weeknight dinner recipe for the entire family! {VIDEO}

Skillet cod with tomatoes

Cod fish in a decadent tomato, bell pepper, and onions sauce! What could be better!

Julie from Cooked by Julie knows that your time is precious! She came up with this recipe because she wanted cooking time to be as short as possible.

So, how long does her recipe take to make? Just 20 minutes!!

I love this pepper and onion combination. I have made cacciatore and even fajitas using this combo.

Skillet Cod with Tomatoes, Onions, and Peppers

This delicious skillet cod dinner is ready in 20 minutes and is packed with delicious onions, mushrooms, green and red peppers cooked to perfection in a juicy tomato sauce.

Closeup view of cod fish cooked in a tomato and onion sauce

Pan-seared cod

Taryn from Joy Filled Eats pan sears her cod with simple ingredients. Then, she tops it with her homemade compound butter!

Seriously, how delicious does that sound?

This could be the perfect date night dinner recipe to serve your significant other. It looks like it came from a 5-star restaurant, yet it is straightforward enough that it made the list of our easy seafood recipes!

Pan-Seared Cod with Cilantro-Lime Compound Butter

This simple pan-seared cod gets a decadent dose of flavor with simple compound butter. It makes an easy weeknight meal that you can even prep in advance!

Salmon recipes

Salmon is the most consumed fish in my home. I use it in sandwiches, snacks, and entree recipes.

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, potassium, and vitamin B12, among other nutrients.

Salmon grilled cheese sandwich

salmon grilled cheese easy seafood recipe with inside view of gooey cheese and crispy grilled bread on a wooden cutting board

If you haven't tried salmon in your grilled cheese, here is your chance. This recipe looks fancy and gourmet, but it's one of our easy seafood recipes because it comes together quickly and easily, even on a busy weeknight!

I used canned salmon in this recipe because it is delicious and quick to prepare. Add mayo to the mixture and it will be so easy to spread on the sandwich.

I made 6 sandwiches in just 25 minutes. You can't beat that!

Grilled Cheese and Salmon Sandwiches

A quick and easy, crispy sandwich that is both sweet and savory at the same time. Makes a great dinner for a busy family on the go!

Side view of grilled cheese cut in half with dill on the side.

Pesto zoodles and cedar plank salmon

Serving salmon over a bed of zoodles is a very creative idea, don't you agree?

Salmon is very healthy and so it makes sense to serve it with other healthy ingredients.

Andrew from Scrappy Geek made this recipe using just 6 ingredients and in just 40 minutes. It also happens to be keto friendly.

Pesto Zoodles and Cedar Plank Salmon

Pesto zoodles and cedar plank salmon. It's real easy to do on the BBQ grill! Learn how to make cedar plank salmon and pesto zoodles for your next barbecue!

Maple glazed salmon

Side view of cooked salmon with maple glaze and garnished with sliced almonds and scallions.

Look at that perfect pink color of the salmon! Cooking salmon with just a few ingredients brings out it's best qualities.

There are only 7 ingredients in this salmon recipe. I like to make it for date night or other special nights.

And - bonus - it only takes 25 minutes to make!

Baked Maple Glazed Salmon with Almonds

This maple glazed salmon features crunchy almonds and a homemade sweet and savory maple glaze, ready in under 30 minutes!

Side shot of two pieces of salmon garnished with green onions, almonds, and sauce on a white square plate.

Roasted salmon risotto

Deb from Life Currents blog loves serving her salmon over creamy risotto. I have to agree that it is a really delicious way to serve it.

She walks you through every step of the process and even anticipates your questions when making this recipe. And it's one of the tastiest easy seafood recipes I've found!

Roasted Salmon Risotto - Life Currents romantic main dish

Roasted Salmon Risotto - Creamy Parmesan risotto topped with perfectly cooked roasted salmon. This is a healthy comfort food dish that you'll love.

Teriyaki Glazed Salmon

Super-easy, quick, and flavorful, you can't go wrong with this classic combination of soy sauce, brown sugar, and ginger. It's sweet, salty, and has a nice ginger-y bite to it. And it's ready in less than 15 minutes!

Skillet Teriyaki Glazed Salmon

Skillet Teriyaki Glazed Salmon comes together in a snap and it's delicious! Flaky, juicy fish flavored with soy sauce, lime, brown sugar, and ginger for a tangy sauce. What's not to love? It's the perfect combination!

Close up shot of teriyaki glazed salmon on rice, garnished with chives on a brown plate with a blue background

How to smoke salmon perfectly

Don't know how to smoke salmon? No worries!

Justine from The Typical Mom shows you all the steps to smoking your salmon to perfection. She outlines every step, making each step easy to follow.

She uses simple spices that you already have in your pantry to make this recipe.

BEST Smoked Salmon You'll Ever Make!!

This is how to smoke salmon in your smoker right at home! The best rub for fish you will ever make that brings out the flavor and makes it melt in your mouth good. Easy recipe for those who have never smoked fish or looking for something new. Healthy and delicious dinner idea.

Trout recipes

Trout is easy to prepare in so many ways. You can bake it, smoke it, grill it and even roast it. It definitely qualifies for our collection of easy seafood recipes!

These recipes are from very talented bloggers who know their way around a trout. You will want to eat your way through each recipe!

Smoked trout platter

Michele from a Taste For Travel decided to spice up her trout. Serving it with horseradish takes the trout to a whole new level, wouldn't you agree?

Serving this trout to your guests will definitely impress them. Place the smoked trout over a bed of greens for a colorful presentation.

Smoked Trout Platter with Creamy Horseradish Sauce | A Taste for Travel

This easy recipe for smoked trout is a perfect make-ahead appetizer.

Grilled Trout

Grilling season is made better because of this grilled trout recipe by Kitchen Laughter.

Not only is the recipe awesome, but it contains the best tips on how to grill trout. The recipe is simple to make and topped with homemade butter.

I would love to serve this grilled trout with my chipotle flavored grilled potato side dish!

Grilled Steelhead Trout with Herb Butter

Grilled Steelhead Trout on the Big Green Egg is a deliciously simple recipe that will quickly become a family favorite! I loved it when my friends went fishing in the Snake River when I was a kid. They used to share some of the steelhead fillets when they returned and we would always cook it THAT …

Baked trout

Don't like to grill? Well, you are in luck, because Sandy from Simply Happy Foodie shows you how to bake trout in your oven.

Her steelhead trout turns out moist, crispy, and tangy. She outlines the steps easily with just a few ingredients.

Serve it with an easy quinoa salad.

Baked Steelhead Trout | Simply Happy Foodie

Baked Steelhead Trout recipe. The flavor is so soft and gorgeous, prepared simply with some lemon and chives to add the perfect amount of flavor. So good!

Avocado tuna melt

When was the last time you had a tuna melt?

Some don't consider canned tuna to actually be seafood. But it's so effortless to work with that it, as well as tasty, that it would be a shame to exclude it from our list of delicious and easy seafood recipes!

I modified the traditional tuna melt slightly by adding a few more healthy ingredients. Also, I used an open faced tuna melt technique which makes it extra delicious.

Avocado Tuna Melt

The BEST hot cheesy tuna melt ever! This classic open face avocado tuna melt sandwich recipe features avocado, tomato, melty cheese and homemade tuna salad. Served over crunchy, toasted whole grain bread, it will melt in your mouth with each bite!

Black Bean Tuna Salad

Overhead view of black bean ranch tuna salad on a half hoagie roll on a light blue plate.

When you are short on time, here is a lunch recipe that you can make in just 5 minutes.

Just toss the ingredients into a bowl, mix, and serve over your favorite bread. It couldn't be any easier!

Black Bean Ranch Tuna Salad

Tired of the same old lunch? Try this super-tasty wholesome tuna salad featuring fiber-rich black beans and flavorful light ranch dressing! Perfect for a tuna salad sandwich or on top of greens.

Close up side view of tuna salad sandwich garnished with herbs on a light blue plate.

Tuna sushi bowl

I can't believe we get to include a sushi recipe in this medley of easy seafood recipes. But here it is! I'm so excited because I love sushi, but I always thought it was difficult to make at home!

If you don't like rolling sushi, you are not alone. Rolling sushi is an art and it takes time to roll each sushi perfectly.

Lucky for us, Your Ultimate Menu shows us how to make a sushi bowl at home. No rolling involved.

This bowl happens to be very easy to make and also on the healthy side.

Tuna Salad Sushi Bowls Recipe | Your Ultimate Menu

These tuna salad sushi bowls are a great (and easy!) alternative to homemade sushi. Plus they have the added bonus of lots more veggies!

🦪 Mussels and clams

We always order mussels or clams at restaurants. They make for such a delightful meal. My kids always went wide-eyed crazy to see them being served.

Thanks to these wonderful bloggers, I can include mussels and clams in our compilation of easy seafood recipes! I am no longer intimidated by the cooking process for them and now I make them at home all the time. I hope you will feel the same after you see these!

Spaghetti alla vongole

Clams served over a light olive oil spaghetti recipe! That couldn't be simpler, right?

This recipe is by Alix and Hugo of A Hedgehog In The Kitchen. Their goal was to make a restaurant-quality recipe that everyone can enjoy at home.

They succeeded because the recipe is absolutely easy and delicious when made at home. They show you how to balance the ingredients and flavor with what you have in the kitchen.

Spaghetti alle vongole - A Hedgehog in the Kitchen

Spaghetti alle vongole is our fave Italian pasta dish. Perfectly cooked clams, garlic, olive oil & parsley over al dente spaghetti. YUM!

I love simple spaghetti recipes that I can serve my family. My healthier spaghetti recipe is a family and fan favorite.

Linguine and clam sauce

This linguine and clam sauce just happens to be a favorite of Lisa's husband. She posted this recipe on her Drug Store Divas blog to share with everyone!

She makes sure that the recipe is super easy to make so that anyone can enjoy it, even a newbie cook!

Linguine And Clam Sauce - Drugstore Divas

You'll definitely want to try this tasty linguine and clam sauce for dinner soon! Find the recipe at www.drugstoredivas.net.

Steamed mussels with white wine

Steaming mussels can be made quickly at home. Pina Bresciani, a master of Italian food, made this recipe in just 25 minutes.

The mussels are in a rich tomato and garlic broth. It sends out a heavenly aroma when served.

Pina's post is also filled with useful information, like how to store and clean fresh mussels to the best way to steam them. So be sure to bookmark it as a super-handy resource!

Steamed Mussels with White Wine, Garlic and Tomato Broth - Pina Bresciani

These steamed mussels with white wine, garlic and tomato broth only take 25 minutes to make, but are bound to make a big impression!

Mussels in white wine sauce

Do you know what to look for when buying mussels?

I am so glad I found Brenda of Becoming Betty's recipe. She gives all her tips about mussels in easy to understand language and pics. Then, she shows you how to make them on the stove top.

Make sure you let her know how much her post has helped you understand the process of selecting, cleaning, and cooking mussels!

Mussels in White Wine Sauce

This quick and easy Mussels in White Wine Sauce has a delicious butter, garlic, shallot, white wine sauce that is quick, easy, and delicious. This is a perfect dish for Lent, Summer when it is too hot to cook, or whenever the mood is right for a seafood dinner.

Top view of cooked mussels in a white bowl with utentils on the side

🦀 Crab recipes

Whether its fresh, canned, or frozen, crab will be delicious in any recipe. These bloggers have turned crab into a fantastic meal that you can serve anytime.

Make these crab recipes and let me know your favorite.

Oven-roasted dungeness crab

If you have access to dungeness crab in your area, you must make this crab recipe by Love of Munchkin Time.

She has step-by-step instructions with images, so, you will be able to easily make this recipe.

This recipe is perfect to serve to your significant other on date night!

The Best Oven-Roasted Dungeness Crab Recipe - Munchkin Time

Cooking Dungeness crab recipe is super easy! Follow step by step guide - How to clean Dungeness crab to make The Best Garlicky Herb Crab Recipe in the oven.

Crab stuffed salmon

Julie from Cooked By Julie decided to test laws of seafood by stuffing salmon with crab!

Her gamble paid off, because this salmon-crab recipe is delicious! She has impressed me with this combo.

I plan to make this on my next date night. My husband is going to love it!

Crab Stuffed Salmon

This classic Crab Stuffed Salmon recipe is straightforward and simple. It uses minimal spices and has the sweetness of the crab to bring out the flavors of the salmon. The mayo and cream cheese give it a silky texture to prevent it from drying out.

Crab cakes

If you were wondering if crab cakes would make it into this list of amazing, easy seafood recipes, you now have your answer! No seafood list is complete without a crab cake recipe, right?

This is my kids' favorite crab cake recipe. And my sisters' kids love it too! You just can't go wrong with this yummy but easy recipe.

I used lump crab meat to make this recipe. That's why it's juicy and succulent. On the outside, it's crispy and crunchy, so it holds it's shape.

Crab Cakes

Looking for the best crab cake recipe that is easy enough for anyone to make? These succulent crab cakes made with either imitation crab or real crab are spiced just right for kids and adults alike. This is a restaurant-quality meal that's super easy to make!

🐡 Imitation crab recipes

Why is it that the delicious food is always the most expensive? My family LOVES eating crab, but, it's kind of expensive.

Some folks would not consider imitation crab to be seafood, but since it is made using fish, it technically is seafood even if it isn't actually crab meat. So we decided to include it in this ensemble of easy seafood recipes, especially for the budget-conscious seafood-lover!

I actually use imitation crab in many recipes. It's so good with pasta, rice, and even on pizza!

Bacon Crab Pasta Salad

This salad is made for the outdoor parties. I take it to picnics, BBQ parties, and potluck dinners.

There is nothing complicated about this recipe. It's a matter of mixing a few ingredients and serving it.

Feel free to substitute real crab for the imitation if you prefer...you can never go wrong with the real thing!.

Crab Pasta Salad with Bacon

This amazing seafood pasta salad with bacon is perfect as a side dish or a light main dish. And so easy peasy to make!

Overhead shot of crab pasta salad in a white bowl garnished with fresh parsley.

Crab Pizza

Side view of half bacon crab spinach pizza on a dark pizza tray garnished with scallions.

The first time I tried crab on pizza, I thought I was in heaven!

It has a different texture and taste than any other pizza topping. The tomato sauce in pizza brings out all the flavors of the crab. This recipe qualifies as one of the super easy seafood recipes!

Homemade pizza is a favorite here. We especially love putting unique toppings on pizza. Have you tried my pepperoni pizza or cashew and sausage pizza?

Creamy Crab Pizza With Bacon and Spinach

Make this delicious Crab Pizza for a fun spin on the classic dish! It's like if crab rangoon and homemade pizza combined into one recipe!

Overhead close up of sliced crab pizza on a metal pan.

🦞 Lobster recipes

What list of easy seafood recipes would be complete without mentioning lobster? Lobster used to be a luxury item that you could only get in restaurants.

Today, however, lobster is in many home refrigerators.

Since it freezes so well, lobster can be stored for months at a time. If you have lobster in your freezer, it's time to bring it out to make one (or all) of these recipes!

Lobster rolls in grilled avocado

Why not go for lobster at lunch? Laura of Cook At Home Mom made this a budget-friendly recipe that you can make for summer lunch.

The lobster roll is creamy and happens to be a Whole30 friendly recipe. It has potassium, Vitamin, A, C, and Calcium.

This is one healthy lunch recipe!

Lobster Rolls in Grilled Avocados (Whole30) - Cook At Home Mom

These Paleo and Whole30 Lobster Rolls are served in Grilled Avocados, and they'll quickly become your new favorite healthy summer lunch!

Lobster roll

This is a classic New England sandwich recipe normally served warm. Lyuba of Will Cook For Smiles doesn't let not living in New England stop her from making the perfect New England lobster roll.

She shows us how to cook a whole lobster and then how to take it apart with ease. It's not a hard process at all.

So, make it today and enjoy the goodness of New England at home!

Lobster Roll - Learn to Cook and Break Down a Whole Lobster Too!

Lobster Rolls are made with succulent lobster meat salad falvored with lemon, mayonnaise and herbs and served on a warm, buttery bun.

🍥 Scallop recipes

Pan seared scallops

Amy of House of Nash says that this scallop recipe is a fraction of the price you would pay at a seafood restaurant. That has me intrigued!

I love ordering scallops at restaurants and often wonder how I can get them so perfectly cooked at home.

I can't wait to follow her recipe to make it at home and impress my husband. He loves scallops!

Pan Seared Scallops - House of Nash Eats

Why go to an expensive seafood restaurant when you can make these Pan Seared Scallops at home yourself for a fraction of the cost? All it takes is a screaming hot skillet and a couple minutes to achieve the perfect golden brown crust of succulent Pan Seared Scallops that are cooked with a simple gar…

Baked sea scallops

I have never tried crispy scallops before, so I am planning to try this recipe over the weekend.

Lisa from Low Carb Yum made these low carb and gluten free sea scallops. She shows us how to bake it in the oven in 35 minutes and gives you great tips along the way.

Baked Sea Scallops

An easy baked scallops recipe with a crispy low carb and gluten free topping. Makes a fantastic keto friendly appetizer or main course

Pan seared scallops

Many folks have a love for copycat recipes. So, when I saw this Bone Fish Grill inspired recipe that Christa of Puravida Mom made, I knew I had to include it on this list.

She quickly pan-sears the scallops and serves them with vegetables. The glaze is a spicy glaze that can be used in many other recipes.

Personally, I am going to serve the scallops with buttery broccoli side dish. This is going to be a fun Saturday night recipe to make for my family!

Pan Seared Scallops With Roasted Vegetables Recipe

This pan seared scallops with roasted vegetables dish is the perfect way to celebrate at home while feeling like you are eating food from a restaurant. A perfect Valentine's Day meal or L

🦐 Mixed seafood recipes

Don't you love seeing a heaping spread of mixed seafood sitting in front of you? Just the thought of it makes me start to drool a little! 🙂

If you are like me and you can't pick a favorite seafood item, the solution is to go for a big platter with all different kinds of seafood!

Seafood pot pie

Overhead view of cooked pot pie with flaky crust with a slice missing so you can see the creamy, seafood-packed inside.

I am a pot pie lover and I make no apologies for it! Veggies mixed in with a creamy sauce in a pie crust! How can you not love it, right?

One of the most requested easy seafood recipes in my house, this seafood pot pie is made with shrimp and crab, along with vegetables, swimming in a creamy sauce! And, I couldn't resist - I just had to throw some bacon in there as well!

The seafood pot pie only needs 25 minutes to be ready for serving. Bookmark it to make it on a day you only have about ½ hour to make dinner.

(Pssst...my chicken pot pie takes only 35 minutes to make, so it's another great option for a busy weeknight.)

Seafood Pot Pie

No need to buy frozen pot pies when you can prepare this delicious shrimp pot pie fresh in less than 30 minutes!

Steamed seafood boil

There are lobsters, clams, and shrimp in this recipe! Oh my!!

How is this seafood platter not in front of me right now?

To top it all off, it has kielbasa in it as well! I couldn't keep this off this list of easy seafood recipes if I tried!

(If you like kielbasa, I totally recommend my kielbasa and butternut squash recipe!)

Steamed Seafood Boil - Momma Lew

You can enjoy this recipe spread out on the picnic table or out on the patio with a cold beer, there's nothing better than this Steamed Seafood Boil!

San Franciso cioppino seafood stew

Imagine having a bowl of this stew in hand on a cold day? This soup is designed to warm you up, right down to your core!

Amy of House of Nash made this stew using clams, mussels, crab, shrimp, scallops, and cod! It's like the whole ocean in a hearty stew!

She flavors it with basic spices that you will definitely have in your pantry. So, now I am definitely putting this in my recipe book.

San Francisco Cioppino Seafood Stew - House of Nash Eats

Considered the signature dish of San Francisco, Cioppino is a wonderful seafood stew that is perfect for entertaining and holidays. Serve this with crusty sourdough bread to sop up all the delicious broth for a truly Californian dining experience!

Nova Scotia seafood chowder

Here's a seafood recipe from Canada that is simply irresistible!

You will find scallops, haddock, and lobster mixed into this creamy chowder. YUM!

Make this chowder and discover why it's the 'best chowder in Halifax', and an obvious addition to the list of delicious and easy seafood recipes!

Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder - Kelly Neil

A rich creamy Nova Scotia seafood chowder recipe loaded with fresh Atlantic seafood! Shared with permission.

👶 Kid-friendly seafood recipes

It's never too early to get kids to fall in love with seafood. My kids were eating it by the time they were 4 years old. They fell in love with shrimp immediately.

So, here are a few of my kids' favorite easy seafood recipes.

Smoked Salmon Bites

Overhead view of 5 salmon bites arranged on a white plate like the spokes of wheel with a round lemon slice in the center.

Talk about the pinnacle of easy seafood recipes! This one doesn't even require cooking!

I used to have these salmon bites ready for my kids when they used to come home from school. I get pre-sliced smoked salmon from my local deli which makes my life so much easier.

These bites take only 10 minutes to assemble and serve.

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bites

Serve these delicious chive cream cheese and salmon bites at your next party and your guests will love you!

Side view of multiple smoked salmon bites on a black plate.

Salmon dill cakes

What do you get when you mix salmon and hash browns together? You get a delicious salmon cakes recipe that kids will devour!

These salmon dill cakes take only 20 minutes to make. They are wonderful for lunch or dinner, or even as a hearty after school snack.

(Interested in more snack ideas for kids? I have lots of after school snacks for kids that you can bookmark for future use.)

Skillet Fried Salmon Patties

These fried salmon patties with potato feature a homemade lemon dill sauce and can be made from simple ingredients that are easy to keep on hand!

Side angled shot of three salmon patties garnished with dill sauce with a bed of dill on the side on a black plate on a blue marble surface.

Calamari

This is absolutely one of our favorite easy seafood recipes!

They look like rings, and when my kids were little, they loved to put them on their fingers before eating them. Silly kids!

Do your kids eat calamari?

Baked Calamari Recipe

This baked easy calamari recipe results in a lightened up version of the ever-popular fried calamari, and it's just as crunchy and delicious!

Side view of baked calamari with herbs on a white plate with a bowl of sauce in the background.

❓ Questions about seafood

Buying, storing, and cooking seafood can be confusing. But once you have worked with some different types of seafood a few times, you quickly gain confidence.

This list of easy seafood recipes should give you a good start!

Here are a few common questions you may have as you shop for and prepare your seafood.

Wild caught vs farm raised

Farm raised seafood means that the fish or shellfish were nurtured in underwater pens. It's cost-effective for the aquatic farmer to produce seafood that way.

Wild caught seafood means that fishermen caught the fish in their natural environment (oceans, lakes, or rivers).

So, which one is better? There isn't a blanket answer that applies in all circumstances. You will want to do some research to make sure you are making a choice that is best for your family. This article on wild caught vs farm raised seafood should give you a good start!

How do I know when fish is done cooking?

The best way to tell is by using a cooking thermometer. Put it into your fish and measure the internal temperature.

Most fish is ready when the internal temps are at 145°. Check out this article on safe minimum cooking temperatures for more information!

Can you cook your salmon in a dishwasher?

Ummmm, what?!?

Believe it or not, cooking salmon in the dishwasher is actually a technique featured in a recipe on Food Network.com, so apparently it's possible!

Have you tried it? Let me know all about your experience!

What is the best way to thaw frozen seafood?

Frozen seafood is best when thawed overnight in the refrigerator.

If you forget to put it in the refrigerator, place the frozen seafood in a sealed bag and put it in cold water. It will thaw in about 10 minutes.

Don't defrost in the microwave. It heats unevenly so your seafood will be partially thawed in some places, burnt in other places, and hard as a rock in still other places. Not good!

How do I know if seafood has gone bad?

Take a sniff! If your defrosted seafood smells rancid, overly fishy, or reminds you of ammonia, it is probably not good. You should just throw it ou.

Can I consume canned seafood?

Canned seafood, for the most part, is safe to consume. And it is great to keep on hand to use in many of these easy seafood recipes! When purchasing, I always make sure I check the date on the can. If the expiration date is more than 3 months away, I will usually avoid buying it.

I hope you have found this list useful. Feel free to comment below with your favorites and how often you made them.

I know I am going to be making every recipe listed here! They all look so delicious.

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