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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    22 Simple Seafood Recipes for a Stress-Free Dinner

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on February 24, 2025, updated February 12, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Seafood is a fantastic option for dinner, offering a variety of flavors and quick cooking times. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up simple and satisfying meals that everyone will enjoy. Here are 22 easy seafood recipes that will help you create a stress-free dinner, perfect for any night of the week.

    Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil

    Shrimp boil with sausage and baby corn.
    Photo Credit: Like Hot Keto.

    This sheet pan seafood boil is full of Cajun flavor and is easy to make in the oven. It features shrimp and Creole spiced andouille sausages for a delicious meal.

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    Baked Mediterranean Salmon

    Baked Mediterranean salmon on a Dutch oven.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This 15-minute Baked Mediterranean Salmon is packed with Greek herbs, roasted chickpeas, and a zesty lemon yogurt sauce. It's a simple and delicious meal that's perfect for busy nights.

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    Shrimp Ceviche Pasta Salad

    Shrimp Ceviche Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: The Foodolic.

    Shrimp Pasta Salad features shrimp marinated in lemon, mixed with peppers, onions, and a bit of hot pepper, all served on quinoa pasta. It's topped with fresh cilantro for a refreshing touch.

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    Sardine Pasta Bolognese

    Sardine Pasta Bolognese.
    Photo credit: Krumpli.

    Sardine pasta combines the flavors of a hearty Bolognese sauce with red wine, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh tomatoes, all while using affordable canned fish. This dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

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    Shrimp Caesar Pasta Salad

    Shrimp Caesar Pasta Salad.
    Photo credit: Health Starts in the Kitchen.

    This shrimp Caesar pasta salad combines the creamy flavors of a classic Caesar salad with the heartiness of pasta and grilled shrimp. It's a filling dish that’s perfect for a satisfying meal.

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    Air Fryer Buffalo Shrimp

    Air Fryer Buffalo Shrimp served with dip.
    Photo Credit: Piper Cooks.

    This recipe features crispy buffalo shrimp that are quick to prepare in the air fryer. They're tossed in a spicy homemade buffalo sauce, perfect for a tasty meal.

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    Lobster Ravioli

    Lobster Ravioli.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Cheese ravioli is mixed with a rich garlic white wine sauce and filled with pieces of sweet, tender lobster. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner.

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    Shrimp Scampi Without Wine

    Shrimp scampi.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Shrimp Scampi can be made in just 10 minutes and is full of great flavors. The combination of garlic, lemon, chili, and parsley will fill your kitchen with a wonderful aroma.

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    Sheet Pan Salmon with Brussels Sprouts

    Sheet pan salmon with brussels sprouts.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

    This dinner can be prepared all on one sheet pan. The tasty brussels sprouts go perfectly with salmon, and you can add rice on the side if you want.

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    Tuna Melts

    Tuna Melts.
    Photo credit: Cooking With Carlee.

    Tuna melts are simple to prepare and really delicious. These open-faced sandwiches combine tuna salad, melted cheese, and tomato for a comforting yet fresh meal.

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    Mediterranean Baked Fish

    A bowl of Mediterranean baked fish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This Mediterranean baked fish dinner is quick and simple, ready in just 20 minutes with only 8 ingredients. It's a healthy option that's perfect for busy nights.

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    Baked Tilapia

    Baked tilapia.
    Photo credit: Organically Addison.

    Baked tilapia is simple to prepare and packed with flavor. It only takes 15 minutes to get it ready, making it a great option for a quick meal.

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    Shrimp Mei Fun

    Shrimp mei fun.

    A classic noodle favorite that's very easy to make at home.

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    Spicy Baked Salmon

    Spicy Baked Salmon.
    Photo credit: Sims Home Kitchen.

    This baked salmon is fresh and full of flavor. It comes together in under 30 minutes and pairs well with potatoes, vegetables, or a salad.

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    Shrimp Kabobs

    Shrimp Kabobs.
    Photo credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen.

    Shrimp and veggies are seasoned and grilled to perfection, then topped with a tangy banana pepper sauce. This is a light and fresh meal packed with vibrant flavors.

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    Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup with Garlic-Parmesan Shrimp

    Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup with Garlic-Parmesan Shrimp.
    Photo Credit: Parsley & Parm.

    This is a filling tomato and fennel soup that you can easily make at home. It’s topped with shrimp for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

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    Miso Honey Mustard Salmon

    Miso honey mustard salmon served with green beans and rice.
    Photo Credit: Avocado Skillet.

    Miso honey mustard salmon is a tasty dish that's simple to prepare. It's a great option for dinner on busy evenings.

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    Garlic Butter Shrimp

    Shrimp cooked in garlic butter sauce.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Garlic butter shrimp is simple to prepare and takes only 10 minutes. It's great for a quick dinner or appetizer, and you can enjoy it with veggies and pasta or some nice bread.

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    Baked Mayo Salmon

    Baked Mayo Salmon.
    Photo credit: Wholesome Yum.

    Baked salmon with mayo is a simple and delicious dish that you can whip up in just 15 minutes. With only four ingredients, this is a quick and tasty option for dinner.

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    Air Fryer Salmon

    Air Fryer Salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    In just 20 minutes, you can have flavorful skin-on salmon cooked in your air fryer, perfect for a quick meal any night. Seasoned with lemon juice and lemon pepper, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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    Shrimp Tacos

    Shrimp tacos.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Air fryer shrimp tacos are a simple and tasty dish. The shrimp are seasoned just right and go perfectly with a fresh lime coleslaw.

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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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