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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    22 Seafood Recipes That Are a Breeze to Prepare

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 27, 2025, updated February 12, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Seafood is a fantastic option for quick and easy meals that are full of flavor. With just a few ingredients and simple techniques, you can whip up a variety of dishes that highlight the freshness of fish and shellfish. Here are 22 seafood recipes that are not only simple to prepare but also perfect for any occasion.

    Shrimp Asparagus Risotto

    A spoonful of shrimp risotto.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This creamy risotto features shrimp and asparagus, bringing together the fresh flavors of lemon, basil, and parmesan. It's a simple dinner that can be ready in 40 minutes, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.

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    Shrimp Spinach Sunny Side Up Omelette

    Shrimp Spinach Sunny Side Up Omelette.
    Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    This seafood omelette is packed with flavor and is a great choice for breakfast or brunch. It's a nice twist on the usual ham and cheese or mushroom options, perfect for anyone looking to enjoy eggs in a new way.

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    Red Pesto Salmon

    Red Pesto Salmon.
    Photo credit: Hungry Healthy Happy.

    Baked Pesto Salmon is a simple and healthy dinner option that's full of flavor and can be customized to your liking. It features tender salmon fillets topped with delicious red pesto, paired with crispy potatoes, asparagus, and broccoli.

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    Mango and Grilled Shrimp

    Mango and Grilled Shrimp Appetizers
    Photo Credit: The Flavor Bender.

    This dish features juicy seafood paired with sweet mangos and crunchy crackers, bringing a burst of flavor to your table. It's a simple and tasty option that's great for summer gatherings.

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    Smoked Salmon Risotto

    Smoked salmon risotto.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This no-stir Smoked Salmon Risotto is quick to prepare and ready in just 30 minutes. Packed with fresh lemon, asparagus, and cold smoked salmon, it’s sure to be a favorite for dinner parties.

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    Shrimp Carbonara

    Shrimp carbonara.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Shrimp Carbonara is a quick and tasty take on the classic Italian pasta dish. With creamy goodness and tender shrimp, this meal combines the best of seafood and pasta in just 10 minutes.

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    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta

    Garlic butter shrimp pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a quick and tasty dish that combines juicy shrimp with perfectly cooked pasta in a rich garlic butter sauce. This is a great meal for busy nights when you want something delicious without a lot of work.

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    Thai Salmon Curry

    A bowl of thai salmon curry with rice.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Thai Salmon Curry brings rich and creamy flavors together in a delicious sauce. With pan-seared salmon cooked in coconut milk, it’s ready in just 30 minutes, making it a great choice for a weeknight dinner.

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    Air Fryer Lobster Tails

    A serving of air fryer lobster trails.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    Lobster tails are cooked with a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce and air-fried until they're nice and tender. They’re perfect to enjoy with some fresh lemon wedges on the side.

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    Lemon Pepper Salmon

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

    This salmon recipe is super simple and only requires three ingredients. It's a great option for a quick and easy meal.

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    Mediterranean Salmon

    Mediterranean Salmon.
    Photo credit: Hungry Healthy Happy.

    This dish combines Mediterranean flavors with salmon fillets for a simple meal that comes together in under 20 minutes. It’s perfect for salads, sandwiches, or served alongside roasted garlic potatoes.

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    One Pan Fish & Broccoli in Lemon Butter Caper Sauce

    A skillet full of fish and broccoli in lemon caper sauce.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Lemon butter caper sauce is a tasty addition that goes perfectly with fish and broccoli. Plus, everything is cooked in just one pan, making cleanup a breeze.

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    Roast Salmon with Spring Greens

    A plate with salmon and spring greens.
    Photo credit: Australian Gluten-Free Life.

    Roast Salmon with Greens is a beautiful fish dish that’s just as delicious as it is impressive. It’s simple to make, so you can enjoy a great meal without much effort.

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    Greek Salmon Bowl

    A serving of salmon Greek bowl.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This Greek Salmon Bowl is simple to prepare and takes less than thirty minutes. It's packed with fresh vegetables and quinoa, all mixed together with a flavorful balsamic vinaigrette.

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    Creamy One-Pan Tuscan Salmon

    Creamy One-Pan Tuscan Salmon.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish features sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan mixed into a creamy sauce with flavorful seared salmon. It's a tasty dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy!

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    Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

    Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus
    Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday.

    This salmon dinner is super simple and can be ready in under 10 minutes. It's full of flavor with a tasty mix of honey and Dijon mustard.

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    Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

    Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Frozen air fryer popcorn shrimp is quick and simple to prepare. This snack cooks in just about 6 minutes, making it perfect for a fast bite.

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    Creamy Baked Crab Dip

    Baked crab dip.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This creamy baked crab dip comes together in just 30 minutes with only 10 ingredients - and no mayonnaise! It's super easy to make and is loaded with chunks of lump crabmeat.

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    California Roll Bowl

    A serving of California roll bowl.
    Photo Credit: Living Chirpy.

    This California Roll Bowl brings together all the great flavors of classic California Roll sushi in a simple dish. It features fresh avocado, crunchy cucumbers, and tasty imitation crab, all topped with a zesty sriracha drizzle.

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    Baked Garlic Butter Lobster Tails

    Baked Garlic Butter Lobster Tails.
    Photo Credit: Much Butter.

    Baked garlic butter lobster tails are a delicious dish with tender lobster covered in a tasty garlic herb and lemon butter, then broiled until just right. This is a great option for a special date night or a nice dinner at home.

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    Chinese Scrambled Eggs & Shrimp

    chinese scrambled eggs with shrimp.
    Photo credit: Pups with Chopsticks.

    Cantonese stir-fried scrambled eggs and shrimp is a quick and simple dish that combines fluffy eggs with tender shrimp. It’s ready in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for a fast meal.

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    15-minute Red Pesto Pasta With Prawns

    Red pesto pasta with prawns on a black plate.
    Photo Credit: Somebody Feed Seb.

    This 15-minute Red Pesto Pasta with Prawns is a simple and tasty meal that everyone will enjoy. With just five ingredients, you can whip up a delicious dinner in no time.

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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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