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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    21 Easy Seafood Recipes Anyone Can Make

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 12, 2025, updated February 12, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Seafood is a fantastic option for quick and easy meals that are both healthy and satisfying. With just a few ingredients and simple techniques, anyone can whip up delicious dishes featuring fish, shrimp, and other seafood. Here are 21 easy recipes that will help you enjoy the flavors of the ocean without spending hours in the kitchen.

    Salmon Stew

    A bowl of salmon stew.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Salmon Stew is full of flavor and has a bit of spice, all ready in under 30 minutes. With simple ingredients and an easy cooking method, it’s sure to be a favorite for your fish dinners.

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    Fish Tacos

    Fish tacos.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Crispy fish tacos cooked in the air fryer go great with a tasty homemade lime coleslaw and fresh mango salsa. This is a fun and easy meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Creamy Salmon Pasta

    A serving of creamy salmon pasta.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Roasted salmon is flaky and tender, and it goes great with cooked linguini and a light herb lemon cream sauce. This is a simple and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any night.

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    Tuna Sushi Bake

    Tuna Sushi Bake on a white dish.
    Photo Credit: Piper Cooks.

    This easy sushi bake combines rice, canned tuna, slivered nori, and a spicy mayo drizzle. It's a simple dish that's great for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or gatherings with friends.

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    Baked Lemon Salmon on Veggies

    Baked Lemon Salmon on Veggies.
    Photo credit: Oh Sweet Culture Shock.

    This salmon dish is healthy and quick to make. With fresh lemon slices and herbs, it’s baked to perfection for a juicy and flaky meal that’s great for any night.

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    Air Fryer Frozen Salmon

    Air fryer salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    The salmon is cooked just right and packed with lemon flavor. It tastes just as great as fresh salmon.

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    Smoked Salmon Flatbread

    Flatbread topped with smoked salmom and capers.
    Photo Credit: Gypsy Plate.

    This smoked salmon flatbread is super quick to prepare. Just pop the flatbread in the oven for five minutes, then put it all together.

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    Crispy Furikake Salmon

    Fruikake salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This flavorful salmon dish only requires salmon, soy sauce, and furikake seasoning. It's a simple and delicious option for dinner.

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    Chinese Shrimp Noodle Soup

    Chinese Shrimp Noodle Soup.
    Photo Credit: Garlic All Day.

    Chinese Shrimp Noodle Soup is a comforting dish that you can easily adjust to your spice preference. This light and healthy one-pot meal is packed with flavor from the Chinese seasonings.

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    Lemon Pepper Salmon

    Baked lemon pepper salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Probably the best salmon version ever - all done with just 3 ingredients.

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    Cajun Air Fryer Salmon With Avocado And Cucumber

    Salmon served with avocado salsa.
    Photo Credit: Nkechi Jaeroh.

    Cajun Air Fryer Salmon with Avocado and cucumber is ready in under 20 minutes. This is a simple and tasty dinner that's great for quick weeknight meals.

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    Salmon Crème Fraîche Pasta

    Salmon Crème Fraîche Pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This salmon pasta with crème fraîche and lemon is quick to prepare and packed with flavor, perfect for any weeknight dinner. Using either fresh or frozen salmon, it offers a light and refreshing dish that you can enjoy all year long.

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    Baked Salmon with Black Rice

    Salmon with black rice.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

    Salmon and black rice is a tasty dish that you'll want to enjoy time and time again. It's a simple meal that's satisfying and full of flavor.

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    Blackened Cod

    Blackened cod served on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    Blackened cod is a simple and healthy option that’s perfect for quick dinners. With a homemade seasoning and just 15 minutes in the skillet, it’s a great choice for a family meal.

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    Sweet & Spicy Glazed Salmon

    Sweet & Spicy Glazed Salmon.
    Photo credit: Cassidy's Craveable Creations.

    This easy keto salmon is coated in a tasty sweet and spicy sauce. It’s quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and only needs one pan, so there’s no flipping involved.

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    Lobster Tacos

    Lobster tacos.
    Photo Credit: Blinky's Culinary Carnival.

    These buttery lobster tacos are a simple yet elegant dinner option. Ready in under 20 minutes, they bring a touch of gourmet flair to your meal.

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    Surf and Turf Foil Packs

    Surf and turf in foil packs.
    Photo Credit: XOXOBella.

    Steak and shrimp come together with corn and red onion in these tasty foil packets. This is a great dish to prepare over a campfire, on the grill, or in the oven.

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    Seafood Paella Valenciana

    Seafood Paella Valenciana
    Photo Credit: Chocolates and Chai.

    Paella is a well-loved rice dish enjoyed by many around the globe. This version, Paella Valenciana, combines chicken and seafood in a single pot for a satisfying meal.

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    Tapado – Guatemalan Seafood Soup with Coconut Milk

    Tapado – Guatemalan Seafood Soup with Coconut Milk.
    Photo Credit: A Taste for Travel.

    Tapado is a tasty seafood soup from the Caribbean coast of Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. This comforting dish features a rich coconut broth filled with fresh fish, lobster, shrimp, plantain, and yucca, perfect for lunch or dinner.

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    Green Pesto Salmon

    Green Pesto Salmon.
    Photo credit: Cooking with Mama C.

    This Baked Pesto Salmon is quick to prepare and ready in just 25 minutes. It's simple enough for a weeknight meal but impressive enough to serve to guests.

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    Shrimp Masala

    A bowl of shrimp masala curry.
    Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry.

    Shrimp masala curry is a flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp in a rich Indian sauce made from onions and tomatoes. It’s packed with the warm flavors of ginger, garlic, and spices, making it a great choice for a satisfying meal.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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