50 Easy Seafood Recipes – A Couple Cooks

With one bite, you’ll add this seafood recipe to your weekly dinner rotation. This Creamy Shrimp Pasta is classic: juicy, savory shrimp and chewy pasta swimming in a creamy sauce. Make one of two options: a white wine sauce, bursting with tangy flavor, or this easy cream sauce, a creamy Parmesan sauce that’s actually made with no cream at all. The flavor is restaurant style good, but you can make it in about 30 minutes.

Also try: Shrimp Pesto Pasta

There are salmon recipes and then there’s this creamy Tuscan salmon. It might result in a few marriage proposals, which is why we also like to call it “Marry Me Salmon!” The tender fish is bathed in a luscious cream sauce with garlic, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, and capers, making each bite bright, salty, and luxurious. 

Here’s a tilapia recipe with a total wow factor: this Baked Tilapia with Tomatoes & Feta! The tender, flaky fish is covered in a lemon garlic sauce, cozied up with burst cherry tomatoes, Mediterranean seasonings and gooey bits of feta cheese. If you think baked fish sounds boring, this recipe is for you! Each bite is savory with just the right pop of brightness.

Every now and then a recipe comes along that knocks our socks off. And so it was with this Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe! There’s nothing like the sweet savory combination of honey garlic glaze and juicy shrimp. The best part? It takes 10 minutes to make. This one is hits all the comforting, satisfying dinner notes with a lightning fast prep speed. 

A lot of recipes claim to be the best baked salmon, but this one lives up to the hype. Meet the very best baked salmon recipe! The tender fillet is perfectly seasoned with brown sugar and spices and has a lovely crisp topping, a feat for baked salmon which can often turn out mushy and under-seasoned. It’s guaranteed to impress everyone and it doesn’t even need a sauce to taste incredible (though of course, you can add one.)

Tacos are always a win over here, so might we introduce you to our new favorite seafood recipe? These baked fish tacos! Bake the white fish until it’s flaky with a dry rub of spices: no breading or frying necessary. Then top it with a tangy slaw and a creamy fish taco sauce. This is a spin on Mexican Baja tacos using the flavors and style of this cuisine. They’re tasty, easy to make, and great for weeknights or dinner parties. Use any white fish like cod, tilapia or Mahi Mahi.

Also try: Grilled Fish Tacos or Quick Cod Fish Tacos

Here’s a dinner idea we could eat on repeat every night of the week: Salmon Rice Crunch Bowls! This tasty bowl of salmon and rice has a few flavor secrets that make extra crave-able. The chunks of tender fish are covered in a salmon marinade that’s savory, garlicky and a little sweet. Combine that with fluffy rice and fresh veggies, then cover it with a spicy mayo to really make it pop. 

Shrimp, butter, garlic, lemon, and white wine: what could be better? Yes, it’s the Italian American shrimp scampi, a classic that’s been stealing hearts and minds for decades. There’s no right way to make a scampi: it’s a thing of elusive beauty that’s up to the chef to define. But we think this version is pretty stellar: juicy, garlicky shrimp swimming in a rich, tangy butter sauce. 

When it comes to easy and healthy seafood recipes, fish is ideal: it cooks quickly and it’s full of protein and omega 3s. So why not try another way to make it taste amazing: this Pan Fried Tilapia recipe! Coat the white fish fillets in seasonings and flour and pan fry them in a bit of olive oil. The tilapia comes out savory and tender with a light crispy coating: in minutes!

Love a good seafood dinner? Here’s one with your name on it: this tasty shrimp and rice skillet recipe! Succulent, juicy shrimp sit atop a bed of fluffy rice flavored with garlic, dill and spinach. Give it a good sprinkling of feta cheese and a few spritzes of lemon juice, and it’s a total homerun. We’re always in need of a good 30-minute weeknight meal, and this one hits the spot in so many ways.

Oh hey there, welcome to one of our favorite fish recipes ever. Meet our best halibut recipe! This genius way to cook this popular white fish bakes it until flaky and tender with garlic and lemon, along with capers if you love that salty, briny pop. Once it’s juicy and baked, shower it with the secret sauce: finely minced parsley and crispy fried onions, which add a pop of salt, herbaceous flavor and a crunch. 

Here’s a go-to fast and easy dinner: shrimp stir fry! This one is packed with flavor with a glossy, savory stir fry sauce that coats the juicy shrimp and colorful veggies. Use your favorite vegetables to make a super-satisfying dinner that pleases everyone around the table. It’s quick to whip up: just add rice or noodles to make it a meal!

Baked fish might sound a bit pedestrian…until you’ve tried this Mediterranean baked fish recipe! One bite and you’ll be singing its praises. Roast up any white fish with lemon, garlic and a simple mix of tomatoes, onions and olives. It comes out perfectly fork tender with a punchy zip from the lemon and tender vegetables to flavor each bite. 

Next up in our best seafood recipes: garlic butter shrimp! These shrimp come out impossibly juicy with the best garlic flavor. The sauce it just the right amount of buttery: deliciously savory but moderate enough to be a healthy dinner idea. The best part? It takes under 10 minutes to make.

Here’s a dinner idea that gives you maximum return on investment: this Honey Glazed Salmon recipe! In under 30 minutes, you’ve got tender, flaky salmon fillets that are bursting with flavor from a sticky glaze of honey, soy sauce, miso and garlic. That’s what we mean by return on investment: there’s little time n

Want a quick meal with a little kick? Try Shrimp Fra Diavolo! This Italian-style dish stars tender shrimp that swim in a garlicky, spicy tomato sauce. Fra diavolo means “brother devil” in Italian, alluding to the intense heat of this dish. But make it homemade and you can customize the spiciness to taste!

There’s nothing better than a crispy breaded piece of fish, and this Parmesan Crusted Tilapia is no exception! This simple way to prepare fish fillets has a big impact. The exterior is crunchy and perfectly seasoned with savory Parmesan and crunchy breadcrumbs, and the interior is tender and flaky. 

This Blackened Salmon is so flavor filled, you’ll feel like you ordered it at a restaurant. Even better: it’s fast and easy. The cooking process takes just 5 to 8 minutes. The homemade blackened seasoning has a savory intrigue and makes a crispy black crust on the outside of the fish. (Yeah, it blackens your pan too…but it’s 100% worth it.)

Also try: Cajun Salmon

Here’s a weeknight dinner that gives us that cozy feeling every time we make it: shrimp fried rice! It’s healthy, it’s over the top delicious, and it’s total comfort food. Fried rice is pretty easy to make by winging it. But if you follow this recipe, it’s the path to shrimp fried rice that tastes like takeout. The garlic, ginger and soy sauce meld perfectly with the colorful veggies, bursts of shrimp and gooey bits of egg into a symphony of flavor. It’s one of our favorite seafood recipes for weeknight cooking…ever.

Ready for the perfect zingy sauce to add life to seafood recipes? Try this pesto salmon! Bright green pesto goes hand in hand with tender baked fish to make a stunning dinner. Because really: what isn’t better with a little pesto on top? The savory, garlicky sauce makes the flaky fish pop: you’ll already be taking your second bite before finishing the first. It’s easy enough for a weeknight, but impressive enough to serve to guests.

Also try: Easy Pesto Shrimp

Here’s a stunning one pan seafood recipe that’s made for celebrations: paella! This traditional Spanish rice dish has thousands of variations. but it’s always rice with an explosion of colorful toppings. This one is our best classic paella recipe, based on our travels through Spain! We’ve perfected the skills so you can try it at home. It stars saffron-scented rice, mixed colorful vegetables and shrimp, and it’s full of traditional flavor. 

Here’s a new secret that’s revolutionized our dinners. One of the best ways to cook salmon is broiled! Do away with your old baked salmon recipes. With broiled salmon, you don’t even need to preheat your oven! Broil it for 7 to 10 minutes until cooked through. Easy as that! While it broils, we highly recommend making up our lemon caper sauce. It makes the fish sing with tangy and briny flavor!

Here’s a stunning dinner recipe that’s elegantly easy to whip up: scallop pasta! Whether you want to impress dinner guests, have a romantic dinner, or just feed your family on a weeknight: this recipe is the perfect fit. The seared scallops are sweet, buttery and delicate, set atop tender pasta and accented with flavors of lemon, garlic and herbs. Most often when we make seafood we turn to salmon and shrimp: but scallops are a unique twist that make for a truly special dinner.

Here’s a popular one in this list of seafood recipes: a poke bowl! This Hawaiian bowl of seasoned raw fish, rice and crunchy veggies has caught on here on the mainland, and everybody’s doing it! Because poke is that good. And guess what? You can easily make poke in the comfort of your own home: it’s perfect for a weeknight meal, or even better for a showy meal for entertaining.

Also try: Ahi Poke, Salmon Poke Bowl

Salmon is tasty in a fillet and all, but have you ever tried slicing it into pieces before cooking? It makes perfectly seasoned bites that are simple to eat and perfect for serving over salads or in a bowl meal. As a bonus, they’re great for kids: making it a meal the entire family will love!

Got a fillet of mahi mahi? Try this easy mahi mahi recipe! It’s simply pan-fried with lemon, garlic and herbs until it’s tender and juicy. This popular fish makes a splash with simple preparations like this one: it’s got a short ingredient list and is quick to whip up as a tasty main dish. 

Why not try a shrimp burger? Turns out, these succulent shellfish make a surprisingly juicy and satisfying patty. Slathered with a creamy sauce and served up on a bun, it’s a hearty meal that we like even better than its cousin the salmon burger. 

Try this flavor-packed easy swordfish recipe! The meaty, tender flesh shines when it’s coated in spices and simply pan-fried with garlic, butter and lemon. Top with briny capers for a salty pop, and it makes for a simple and memorable meal! 

It’s hard to find someone who will turn down nachos, and here’s a fun variation starring our favorite seafood: Shrimp Nachos! It makes the best fun appetizer or simple dinner atop crunchy tortilla chips with a confetti of colorful toppings. You don’t even need to cook the shrimp separately on the stove: throw them on top of the chips and bake! 

Chilean sea bass is one of the most expensive fish dishes on a restaurant menu, and one bite tells you why! The tender fillet has a succulent, buttery texture that tastes positively glamorous. Lightly season and pan fry the fillets until the exterior is golden and crisp, then season with garlic, butter, lemon, and herbs.

Looking for an easy weeknight meal? Enter: lemon dill salmon. It’s fast, it’s easy, and it’s even fancy enough for a dinner party. This baked salmon is perfectly savory, and doused in a zingy lemon dill sauce it’s pretty irresistible. This healthy seafood recipe is so easy and versatile, it could really work anytime: for parties or quick dinners!

Here’s a seafood recipe that’s a fast and easy dinner: shrimp pesto pasta! Sure, we eat mostly plant based around here. But when we spring for seafood, this is a top choice. Coat long noodles in silky basil pesto, then add juicy, succulent shrimp. Turns out, the garlicky pesto is the perfect pair for the savory pop of shrimp. It works just as well for dinner party as a weeknight meal.

Need a quick way to cook salmon? Try Poached Salmon! This method might not be the most popular, but it’s incredibly fast and easy: just 15 minutes start to finish. It results in perfectly tender, mild fish that melts in your mouth. Season it up and poached salmon is irresistible; try it with a creamy sauce or flaked into a salmon Caesar salad. 

Shrimp are one of the simplest ways for a fast and easy dinner, and this recipe makes them taste irresistible in minutes. Try this Cajun Shrimp recipe! Toss the shellfish with little Cajun seasoning and sauté them up in olive oil in a skillet. The flavor is so savory, garlicky and irresistible, you’ll hardly believe the prep time. It takes only 5 minutes to put together! 

Here’s a deliciously easy seafood recipe that’s full of surprises: pan fried cod! This white fish knocked us off of our feet. Really! Cod is a beautifully mild and buttery-flavored fish, and this preparation couldn’t be easier or more stunning. Coat it in paprika and a few other spices, then pan fry it until tender and juicy. It takes under 10 minutes to get restaurant-quality flavor! Serve it with the pan juices drizzled over the top and well…we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by this one, too.

Looking for a healthy and easy seafood recipe? Try this shrimp and broccoli! The pair are cooked with soy sauce and and rice vinegar until bright and savory. The contrast of the crisp tender broccoli against the juicy shrimp is really something. Serve it with rice or noodles to make it a complete meal that comes together quickly! Depending on what you serve it with, dinner can be on the table in just 20 minutes!

Want to grill salmon to perfection? It’s not an easy feat. Salmon is easy to over cook and under-season. Over here we’ve had our share of sub-par salmon experiences, so we set about to find a no-fail way to grill salmon. Meet our perfect grilled salmon! It’s an easy method and comes out tender with a lightly crisp crust. Even better, we created a tasty magical seasoning blend to go with it. This salmon seasoning tastes so good, you’ll want to put it on everything…you might never make salmon without it again.

Here’s how to make your favorite restaurant style scallops at home: easy pan seared scallops! Scallops have a beautiful, mild sweet flavor that’s easy to love: and there’s nothing better than that perfect seared crispy outside. But let’s be straight about it. Scallops are easy to cook, but they’re tricky to get right. It takes a little know how to get that golden brown crust without under cooking or overcooking them. But once you know a few secrets…it’s very easy and one of the best seafood recipes around. Make them with or without this tasty lemon herb sauce.

Also try: Grilled Scallops

Seared ahi tuna is one of the most delicious foods on the planet, and it literally cooks in less than 5 minutes! Put it together with leftover veggies or rice and you’ve got a quick dinner. If you’ve never had ahi tuna, it’s time to start. NOW! Seared ahi tuna does not tasty fishy at all. So if you’re looking to convince someone ambivalent about seafood, seared tuna is a great place to start. The flavor is so delicious: it tastes buttery on the inside and salty savory on the outside. 

Also try: Grilled Tuna

Looking for an easy healthy seafood dinner recipe? This baked salmon is infused with lemon and herbs and cooked until it’s perfectly moist. Then drizzle over a silky butter sauce made with garlic and capers. Just a small drizzle packs a huge punch — and the modest quantity keeps it healthy. 

This one left us speechless. Really! Because this shrimp curry tastes better than a restaurant, but it’s a quick and easy dinner you can make at home. There is so much flavor going on here: rich coconut milk, aromatic curry paste, tangy lime and peppery basil surrounding tender, juicy shrimp. Serve it over jasmine rice and your friends and family will be singing your praises. This one is a keeper and even better: it’s a healthy seafood recipe in less than 30 minutes.

Just when we have our favorite way to cook shrimp…along comes another one! And this broiled shrimp is out of this world good. When we made it, I couldn’t stop declaring my praises for it. “Wow!” kept slipping out of my mouth. That’s when you know it’s a keeper. This broiled shrimp is tender, juicy, and so fast to cook. You don’t even need to preheat the oven! It’s perfectly seasoned with garlic and lemon. Make it with or without a breadcrumb coating, which adds the perfect crunch.

Also try: Easy Baked Shrimp

Looking for an easy seafood recipe that’s full of savory sweet flavor? This bourbon glazed salmon is a must try! The salmon cooks up in just 5 minutes, and the bourbon sauce? It’s like “salmon in a party dress.” You’ll love the savory, sweet and lightly boozy flavor of this glaze!

There’s not much that doesn’t taste better grilled. So once the weather is right, grilled shrimp is where it’s at for Alex and me! It’s also one of the fastest things you can cook on the grill: it takes less than 5 minutes to cook these babies. Sure you can marinade the shrimp before grilling, like in our garlic grilled shrimp. But most of the time, why not go easy and lightening fast?

Also try: Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Looking for a home-run weeknight dinner? Try this incredible Baked Cod! Cod wasn’t always a fish on our radar. But this fish is truly special. It’s mild, tender, and buttery in flavor. The best part? It’s coated in our Magic Seafood Seasoning blend, which really does hold some kind of magic. It’s smoky, savory, and makes you want another bite before you’ve finished chewing.

Also try: Perfect Grilled Cod

What’s better than shrimp for dinner? It’s healthy, easy to cook, and delicious: making it the triple threat of weeknight cooking! And here’s our new favorite way to cook it: cilantro lime shrimp! This seafood recipe takes only 10 minutes to make and comes out beautifully tangy and fresh! It pairs perfectly with Mexican-style flavors: serve it with rice, an avocado salad, or in tacos. Or make it into a main dish salad topped with our cilantro dressing. 

Also try: Classic Shrimp Salad

Hey salmon fans! Here’s another one to tuck in your arsenal of healthy easy seafood recipes! This teriyaki salmon will become your weeknight go-to. It’s got a quick homemade teriyaki sauce, and best of all: no long marinading time needed! Do a quick sear on the stovetop, paint with teriyaki, then bake for a few minutes until cooked through. It’s quick and easy, and makes for the prettiest piece of salmon to adorn your plate. It works for dinner parties or quick weeknight dinners.

What’s better than shrimp tacos? Their carefree vibe makes any dinner more festive, even if it’s just any old Tuesday. Combine these tacos with chips, salsa, and a classic margarita and we can’t think of much better. (Except please also adding refried bean dip.) What we love about this easy seafood recipe recipe is that it’s both fast family dinner recipe for weeknights and entertaining: making it a double whammy.

Also try: Grilled Shrimp Tacos

Here’s a way to cook shrimp that you’ll find yourself coming back to again and again: blackened shrimp! Blackening is a Cajun cooking technique that’s all about the spices. Combine homemade blackened seasoning with grilled or pan-fried shrimp, and you’ve got a mix of savory, herbal, and salty flavors that makes it over the top irresistible! You can grill it or cook on the stove, so it works for easy weeknight meals or grilled dinners on the patio.

Also try: Cajun Grilled Shrimp

Last but not least in our best seafood recipes: grilled tilapia! This flaky white fish has nudged its way into our hearts over here. If you’re looking for a healthy seafood recipe that fits into that diet: here’s the one! The flaky fish is bursting with savory, smoky flavor from the grill. Top it with sweet and tender blistered cherry tomatoes, and it looks simply stunning. It’s the ideal summer meal for entertaining or even a weeknight.