75 Summer Seafood Recipes You Can Whip Up in No Time (original) (raw)
Craving mussels? And scallops? And steamed clams? You have impeccable timing. You see, summertime and seafood go hand in hand. That’s because it’s as easy to cook as chicken, but tastes lighter and fresher on a hot, humid day. And thanks to these 75 knockout summer seafood recipes—including tomato poached cod, citrus shrimp salad and homemade paella, to name a few—you don’t need to take a trip to the beach to eat lobster rolls (or fish tacos) under the stars.
Patricia Niven/Keeping It Simple
1. Tomato-poached Cod With Fresh Herbs
When you want to eat fancy but with minimal effort, this dish is your best bet. It’s ready in 25 minutes. (Really!)
Eleisa Johnson/The Peach Truck Cookbook
2. Sriracha Shrimp Skewers With Collard-peach Salad
Peaches are high on our list of summertime favorites, so of course we’ll try to squeeze them into every meal possible. Here, the sweetness complements the charred shrimp to a T.
Jerrelle Guy/Rodney Scott's World of BBQ
3. Rodney Scott’s Honey-butter Fish
If you thought your grill was solely for steak and pork chops, think again. This smoky-sweet fish dinner is where it’s at.
Robert S. Cooper/A Real Southern Cook
4. Buttermilk-battered Pan-fried Fish Fillets
Psst: You can use Bisquick as a shortcut when breading the fillets.
Allison Day/A Modern Cook's Year
5. Citrus, Shrimp And Quinoa Salad With Feta
The juicy citrus and briny feta do wonders on plain ol’ quinoa, and the whole thing can be made ahead.
Mandalyn Renicker/The Huckle and Goose Cookbook
6. Sheet-pan Miso-glazed Fish With Broccoli And Coconut Rice
One pan and dinner’s done. Dirty dishes who?
Nassima Rothacker/California: Living + Eating
7. Turmeric White Fish With Peanuts And Chili-lime Cucumber
This 20-minute dish has a lot more going on than your usual roasted salmon, but is just as easy to make.
Amanda Frederickson/Simple Beautiful Food
8. Seared Scallops With Green Peas, Mint And Shallots
These scallops taste like a restaurant menu item, but take about 5 minutes to cook on the stove.
Christopher Testani/Instant Family Meals
9. Instant Pot Coconut Salmon With Fresh Herbs And Lime
Here, the Instant Pot both streamlines dinnertime and infuses the fish with spiced coconut milk flavor. Plus, you don’t have to turn on the oven.
Esteban Castillo/Chicano Eats
10. Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo (shrimp In Garlic Sauce)
Serve it with lots of crusty bread to soak up the remaining garlic sauce.
Matt Taylor-Gross/Jew-Ish
11. Jake Cohen’s Iraqi Roasted Salmon With Tomato And Lemon
Feel free to prepare the caramelized onions and tomato paste topping a few days in advance, and store them in the fridge or freezer.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
12. Moules-frites (steamed Mussels And Fries)
Proof that you don’t have to go to Belgium to indulge in this delightful dish.
Aubrie Pick/Vietnamese Food Any Day
13. Vietnamese Shrimp In Coconut Caramel Sauce
The caramel in this southern Vietnamese dish is combined with coconut water, fish sauce and aromatics to create a lovely, savory-sweet sauce.
Nassima Rothacker/California: Living + Eating
14. Salmon Noodle Bowls With Chili-yuzu Relish And Pickled Radishes
It’s adaptable to whatever leftover vegetables you have lingering in the refrigerator, like broccoli, edamame and carrots or cucumber instead of radishes.
Peter Som
15. Sheet-pan Honey Tahini Salmon With Chickpeas And Couscous
Minimal prep, modest cooking time and almost no cleanup—this one checks all the right boxes.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
16. Shrimp Scampi Zoodles
They’re buttery and bright, minus the carbs. (More room for a glass of white wine, we say.)
Aubrie Pick/Eat What You Love
17. Honey-mustard Sheet Pan Salmon
A large fillet looks impressive when it reaches the table, but no one needs to know it took zero extra effort.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
18. Baked Sesame-ginger Salmon In Parchment
No pots or pans required, thanks to the en papillote cooking method.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
19. Pan-fried Cod With Orange And Swiss Chard
Got 30 minutes? Then you can make this for dinner (sides and all).
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
20. Crispy Baked Fish Tacos With Cabbage Slaw
They’re spicy, crunchy and pretty much the definition of summer.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
21. Weeknight Skillet Paella
All you need is one pan and an oven. (OK, and maybe a pitcher of sangria.)
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
22. Spicy Shrimp Tacos With Mango Salsa
The homemade mango salsa takes this dish over the top.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
23. Wild Alaska Salmon And Smashed Cucumber Grain Bowls
Behold, a healthy meal that doesn’t take more than an hour to make.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
24. Salmon Blt
As far as sandwiches are concerned, the BLT is hard to beat. Add salmon, though…
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
25. Shrimp Boil Skewers With Corn, Sausage And Potatoes
Bonus points if you serve these on a newspaper-lined picnic table.
A New Way to Food
26. Salmon And Fennel Dinner Salad
The salmon offers richness, the couscous adds heft and the creamy dressed vegetables feel indulgent (but aren’t in the least).
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
27. Ginger-pineapple Shrimp Stir-fry
It’s like a flavor firework in your mouth, and it’s ready in 20 minutes.
Erin Kunkel/The Vibrant Life
28. Pan-seared Scallops With Citrusy Corn Succotash
Is there anything corn and tomatoes don’t pair beautifully with?
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
29. Shrimp With Cauliflower “grits” And Arugula
Lose the carbs but keep the flavor.
Michael Graydon and Nikole Herriott/Nothing Fancy
30. Alison Roman’s Swordfish With Crushed Olives And Oregano
Even self-proclaimed seafood haters will gobble this one up. Pair it with your favorite vegetables.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
31. Salmon Bowl With Farro, Black Beans And Tahini Dressing
One taste of this turmeric-tahini dressing, and you'll never go back to plain old balsamic vinaigrette again.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
32. Bacon-wrapped Black Cod With Spinach And Capers
Black cod is buttery and rich, but this recipe works with any firm white fish.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
33. Baked Fish And Chips
Crispy, crunchy, salty and vinegary (in a great way).
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
34. One-pan Roasted Salmon With Potatoes And Romaine
On the hottest summer nights, a super-simple, one-pan dinner is mandatory.
What's Gaby Cooking
35. Whole Roasted Branzino With Shaved Fennel Slaw
Pull this one out when you’re really aiming to impress. (The prep time is just ten minutes.)
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
36. Lobster Risotto
It’s timelessly elegant and date-night-ready.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
37. Salmon Burgers
See ya next weekend, ground beef.
The Mediterranean Dish
38. Mediterranean-style Steamed Clams
If you’ve never cooked clams before, prepare to be delighted by how simple it is. (Just make sure to clean them really well—they’re sandy.)
Pinch of Yum
39. Garlic Basil Barramundi Skillet With Tomato Butter Sauce
We’re obsessed with this sustainable, flaky white fish.
Gimme Some Oven
40. Mahi Mahi With Chimichurri Sauce And Broccolini
It's healthy but it doesn’t taste like a sacrifice—our kind of dinner.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
41. Fish Taco Salad
Let’s make taco salad Tuesday a thing this summer.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
42. Shrimp And Pasta Stew
Save this hearty dish for a late summer night, when the weather is just starting to get chilly again.
The Recipe Critic
43. Cajun Shrimp And Sausage Vegetable Skillet
It’s low in carbs and great for meal prep.
What's Gaby Cooking
44. Loaded Sesame Ginger Salmon Salad
You might want to make a double batch of the ginger vinaigrette—it’s that good.
Grandbaby Cakes
45. Crab Cakes
They’re a summer classic, and best paired with lots of lemon juice and homemade remoulade.
What's Gaby Cooking
46. Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos
Beautiful enough for guests. Easy enough for weeknights.
Damn Delicious
47. Baked Lemon Butter Tilapia
Bonus: You can sub in pretty much any type of seafood.
Half Baked Harvest
48. Spicy Brown Rice Seared Tuna Roll Bowl
If making sushi is above your skill level, try this!
Spoon Fork Bacon
49. Hawaiian-style Crispy Garlic-butter Shrimp
This sweet-yet-savory dinner tastes like vacation.
Snixy Kitchen
50. Gluten-free Maja Fish Tacos With Chipotle Cream Sauce
Your family just hit the dinnertime jackpot.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
51. Coconut Shrimp
It’s a total crowd pleaser, and you don’t have to go to a restaurant to enjoy it.
Calm Eats
52. Chorizo And Little Neck Clams In Red Pepper Broth
Serve this one with a side of rice, zucchini noodles or toasted baguette.
Food Faith Fitness
53. Oven Baked Mahi Mahi With Macadamia Crust
This Whole30- and paleo-approved recipe has just three ingredients.
How Sweet Eats
54. Garlic-butter Scallops With Watermelon Salsa
“Watermelon salsa” has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?
Recipe Tin Eats
55. Vietnamese Noodle Salad With Shrimp
Bring on the crunchy texture and umami flavor.
Foodie Crush
56. Grilled Halibut With Tomato Avocado Salsa
Throw in any produce you have on hand; we’re partial to homegrown cherry tomatoes.
Pinch of Yum
57. Salmon Burgers With Slaw
They’re crispy on the outside, and flaky and tender on the inside. Serve with an extra dollop of yogurt if you so desire.
I Am a Food Blog
58. Honey Garlic Salmon Lo Mein Meal Prep
What's Gaby Cooking
59. Shrimp And Crab Seafood Rolls
You’ll want to make this at least once a week. Eat it alfresco with an ice-cold beer for the full effect.
Spoon Fork Bacon
60. Achiote Grilled Fish Tacos
Two thumbs way up for achiote, which is peppery, nutty, sweet and earthy.
Get the recipe
Half Baked Harvest
61. One-pan Lemon Roasted Salmon
Since the cleanup is a breeze, it’s practically designed for weeknights.
Foodie Crush
63. Grilled Swordfish With Smoked Paprika And Herbed Fruit Salsa
Simple ingredients? Check. Totally delicious? Double check.
Feed Me Phoebe
64. Coconut Lime Shrimp Packets With Summer Veggies
You get different flavors and textures in every bite, plus everything cooks in its own little packet.
The Modern Proper
65. Grilled Scallops
While grilling this shellfish might sound intimidating, it’s actually an easy way to ensure nothing gets overcooked. (High heat = the perfect quick sear.)
How Sweet Eats
66. Spicy Fish Taco Bowls With Mango Pico
We bet you can’t order this beauty at your go-to salad spot.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
67. Mini Lobster Rolls
Let’s be honest: It’s tough to make a bad lobster roll. But somehow, the mini version tastes *that much* better.
Foodie Crush
68. Broiled Miso Cod With Vegetables
You only need one baking sheet to make the whole damn thing. The miso marinade is tangy, sweet and surprisingly foolproof.
The Recipe Critic
69. Smoky Paprika Fish Tacos With An Apple Slaw
Don’t skimp on the tangy, crisp slaw, which balances out the smoky seafood.
Spoon Fork Bacon
70. Poke Burrito
Talk about a “wow” factor. These days, you can find sushi-grade tuna in many well-stocked grocery stores, but your local fishmonger is also a safe bet.
How Sweet Eats
71. Summer Shrimp And Charred Corn Pasta Carbonara
This is what (summertime) dreams are made of.
The Modern Proper
72. Simple Seafood Bisque
Serve this creamy soup to company and relish in the compliments.
Well Plated By Erin
73. Crab Artichoke Toasts
Consider these your new go-to appetizer for every summer soirée this season.
Averie Cooks
74. Lemon Dill Salmon With Vegetables In Parchment
The salmon gently steams inside its parchment packet, and comes out flaky and tender every time.
75. Fresh Lobster Spring Rolls With Easy Peanut Dipping Sauce
Put the team to work filling these lobster spring rolls. It’ll be fun and easy.
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