34 Surprisingly Easy Seafood and Fish Recipes

Seafood and fish sometimes take a backseat to chicken and beef in meal planning. But if you’re in search of tasty and simple seafood and fish recipes, we’ve got you covered with this delicious collection. From fish fillets to shrimp or even a mix of ocean delights, there’s something for every occasion in this mouthwatering lineup!

Smoked Blackened Salmon Sliders

A close up of a sandwich.
Smoked Blackened Salmon Sliders with Wasabi Mayo and Pickled Red Onions. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This smoked blackened salmon sliders recipe should definitely be added to your must-make list! These summer BBQ salmon burgers feature pickled red onions and wasabi mayo for maximum flavor.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Blackened Salmon Sliders

Salmon and Fresh Vegetables with a Creamy White Wine Sauce

A plate of food with a spoon in it.
Salmon and Fresh Vegetables with a Creamy White Wine Sauce. Photo credit: xoxobella.

This is when fresh vegetables are in every food market and this easy salmon recipe is light, fresh and tasty. Just the thing for an al fresco spring evening meal if it’s warm enough outside! Learn how to cook salmon for dinner with this easy salmon recipe.
Get the Recipe: Salmon and Fresh Vegetables with a Creamy White Wine Sauce

Orange BBQ Salmon with Foil Packet Garlic Soy Vegetables

Salmon with orange slices and sesame seeds on a baking sheet.
Orange BBQ Salmon With Foil Packet Garlic Soy Vegetables. Photo credit: XoxoBella.

Orange BBQ salmon is so good! It’s a foil packet garlic soy vegetable recipe and a simple 30-minute salmon meal. Everyone is going to love how fresh and tangy this summer grilled salmon recipe is.
Get the Recipe: Orange BBQ Salmon with Foil Packet Garlic Soy Vegetables

Blackened Mahi Mahi

Three pieces of grilled salmon on a plate with lime wedges, a healthy and delicious dinner option.
Blackened Mahi-Mahi With Homemade Seasoning. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Blackened mahi mahi with lime, herbs and spices is so simple to make and the flavor is just as good as anything you can order in a seafood restaurant. You can tweak the mahi rub to your palate and also try another kind of fish if you want to experiment.
Get the Recipe: Blackened Mahi Mahi

Blackened Cod

Blackened Cod
Blackened Cod. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Pan seared on the stove-top, this blackened cod recipe is a quick and easy dinner made with pantry staple seasonings!
Get the Recipe: Blackened Cod

Pan Fried Crab Cakes

Pan Fried Crab Cakes
Pan Fried Crab Cakes. Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

My pan fried crab cakes are the BEST! These Maryland style crab cakes are loaded with lumps of crab with little filler and a crisp exterior!
Get the Recipe: Pan Fried Crab Cakes

Kung Pao Shrimp

Kung Pao Shrimp
Kung Pao Shrimp. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Master the art of making delicious Kung Pao shrimp at home with this easy, cost-effective recipe perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
Get the Recipe: Kung Pao Shrimp

Herb-Crusted Salmon With Goat Cheese Polenta Recipe

Herb Crusted Salmon With Goat Cheese Polenta Recipe.
Herb Crusted Salmon With Goat Cheese Polenta Recipe. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

Herb Crusted Salmon with Goat Cheese Polenta is our favorite easy healthy recipe! So much flavor in this delicious and easy seafood recipe!
Get the Recipe: Herb Crusted Salmon With Goat Cheese Polenta Recipe

Italian Tuna White Bean Salad

A bowl with a salad made of tuna and beans.
Italian Tuna White Bean Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Simple ingredients combine to make this Tuscan classic. Juicy fresh tuna pairs with beans for a Tuscan tuna white bean salad everyone will enjoy. It makes a tasty meal, whatever the season
Get the Recipe: Italian Tuna White Bean Salad

Smoker Grilled Fish Tacos

A plate of tacos with limes and meat.
Smoker Grilled Fish Tacos. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

You simply can’t go wrong with these tacos. If you’re in the mood for south of the border food you’re going to love them. This is also the best ever coleslaw for fish tacos and you must try it!
Get the Recipe: Smoker Grilled Fish Tacos

Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets

Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets
Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air fryer catfish nuggets are golden and crispy just like traditional fried catfish, but they’re made without all the oil and cleanup!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets

Blackened Cod Fish

A piece of fish and green beans on a plate.
Blackened Cod Fish. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

This blackened cod recipe makes for a great 15 minute dinner that is loaded with savory flavor and made with simple ingredients. It’s easy to mix up your own Cajun seasoning blend for this blackened cod fish and then its just a matter of seasoning and cooking.
Get the Recipe: Blackened Cod Fish

Oyster Po’Boy

Oyster Po Boy
Oyster Po’Boy. Photo credit: The Cagle Diaries.

Fried Oyster Po’boys are a southern classic – straight out of New Orleans. This fried oyster recipe is delicious and so easy, you’ll love it!
Get the Recipe: Oyster Po’Boy

Best Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Best Seafood Gumbo Recipe
Best Seafood Gumbo Recipe. Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

This vintage Seafood Gumbo Recipe is chock-full of tender shrimp, oysters and crabmeat swimming in a spiced broth that began with a medium flavorful roux.
Get the Recipe: Best Seafood Gumbo Recipe

Crab Soup

Crab Soup
Crab Soup. Photo credit: The Cagle Diaries.

Delicious and creamy this crab soup is one of my favorites when I’m craving comfort food. Rich, creamy and decadently sweet. It’s also easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Crab Soup

Easy Tuna Croquettes Recipe With Panko Breadcrumbs

A plate of food with lemons and greens.
Easy Tuna Croquettes Recipe With Panko Breadcrumbs. Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

If you’re looking for an easy and delicious way to serve tuna, you’ll want to try these savory tuna croquettes. Each croquette is crispy on the outside, bursting with flavor on the inside, and perfect with a side of cucumber salad or German potato salad.
Get the Recipe: Easy Tuna Croquettes Recipe With Panko Breadcrumbs

Air Fryer Haddock

A plate of fried fish with lemon wedges.
Air Fryer Haddock. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air fryer haddock is a healthier version of classic fried fish. It boasts a crispy, seasoned coating on the outside and perfectly cooked, flaky haddock on the inside, and there’s no greasy mess!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Haddock

Easy Cheesy Salmon Casserole Recipe

A fork with food on it.
Easy Cheesy Salmon Casserole Recipe. Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

Get ready to wow your friends and family with this creamy, cheesy salmon casserole. Imagine tender salmon, wholesome spinach, and gooey cheese all melding together in a dreamy cream sauce.
Get the Recipe: Easy Cheesy Salmon Casserole Recipe

Shrimp Po’ Boy Recipe

Shrimp Po Boy Recipe
Shrimp Po’ Boy Recipe. Photo credit: Tornadough Alli.

Quick and easy with minimal ingredients this Shrimp Po Boy Recipe can be made in under 30 minutes start to finish, a great quick and easy meal.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Po’ Boy Recipe

Smoked Catfish

A plate of fried fish with lemon slices.
Smoked Catfish. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Smoked catfish comprises sweet and spicy catfish fillets that are smoked to perfection, served with the most delicious sides. Not only is this recipe healthy but so delicious. If you enjoy flavorful flaky fish you are going to love this easy recipe.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Catfish

Garlic Shrimp With Zucchini Noodles

Garlic Shrimp With Zucchini Noodles
Garlic Shrimp With Zucchini Noodles. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This easy Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles is a perfect quick and easy low carb weeknight dinner. Tender shrimp are cooked with zucchini noodles and red peppers and then topped with a savory sauce.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Shrimp With Zucchini Noodles

Baked Furikake Salmon

Salmon fillets on a plate with green beans.
Baked Furikake Salmon. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

Furikake salmon starts with flaky salmon, a soy mayo mixture which keeps the fish super tender, and then the crunchy panko furikake topping.
Get the Recipe: Baked Furikake Salmon

Greek Baked Tilapia Recipe (One Sheet Pan)

Greek Baked Tilapia Recipe One Sheet Pan
Greek Baked Tilapia Recipe (one sheet pan). Photo credit: Food By Maria.

This healthy one pan baked tilapia recipe is so healthy for you and easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Greek Baked Tilapia Recipe (One Sheet Pan)

Chargrilled Oysters New Orleans Style

Chargrilled Oysters New Orleans Style
Chargrilled Oysters New Orleans Style. Photo credit: The Cagle Diaries.

Chargrilled Oysters New Orleans Style are a Southern classic. This step-by-step recipe is delicious and so easy, you’ll love it!
Get the Recipe: Chargrilled Oysters New Orleans Style

Southern Crab Beignets

Southern Crab Beignets With Tangy Remoulade Sauce
Southern Crab Beignets. Photo credit: Gimme From Scratch.

If you’re a fan of crispy, savory bites of seafood, you’re going to love these Cajun crab beignets with a tangy homemade remoulade sauce. These
Get the Recipe: Southern Crab Beignets

Seafood Pasta Salad

Seafood Pasta Salad
Seafood Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

This seafood pasta salad is a quick and easy dish with shrimp and crab meat tossed in butter and mixed in with a creamy homemade dressing!
Get the Recipe: Seafood Pasta Salad

Crispy Salmon Patties

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Air Fryer Salmon Patties (Crispy & Delicious!). Photo credit: Pink When.

Salmon Patties are a veggie-filled, protein-packed seafood dinner! These golden-brown salmon cakes have crispy outsides & tender insides!
Get the Recipe: Crispy Salmon Patties

Teriyaki Salmon

Teriyaki Salmon
Teriyaki Salmon. Photo credit: The Novice chef.

Homemade Teriyaki Salmon is a breeze to throw together, and bursting with flavor. Everyone will love this quick and healthy pan-fried fish.
Get the Recipe: Teriyaki Salmon

Parmesan Fish Nuggets (+ Dipping Sauce)

Parmesan Fish Nuggets Dipping Sauce
Parmesan Fish Nuggets (+ Dipping Sauce). Photo credit: Averie Cooks.

Lightly crisped on the outside and tender on the inside, these EASY fish nuggets are picky-eater approved and they’re baked not fried!
Get the Recipe: Parmesan Fish Nuggets (+ Dipping Sauce)

General Tso Shrimp Stir Fry

Stir fry shrimp with General Tso sauce and veggies, sprinkled with sesame seeds and served over rice.
General Tso Stir Fry. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

You can make this General Tso’s shrimp stir fry in under 30 minutes. It has the best, saucy flavor with succulent shrimp. Serve over rice for a fast dish with bold flavor.
Get the Recipe: General Tso Shrimp Stir Fry

Pan Seared Scallops

Pan Seared Scallops
Pan Seared Scallops. Photo credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

These Pan Seared Scallops taste so fancy they’re restaurant-worthy. They’re easy to make and completely family-friendly.
Get the Recipe: Pan Seared Scallops

Blackened Tilapia

Blackened Tilapia
Blackened Tilapia. Photo credit: Like Mother Like Daughter.

Blackened Tilapia is coated in an easy homemade cajun style spice rub for a flavorful tilapia recipe you’ll love!
Get the Recipe: Blackened Tilapia

California Roll Sushi Bowls

California Roll Sushi Bowls
California Roll Sushi Bowls. Photo credit: Princess Pinky Girl.

This California Roll Sushi Bowls recipe contains all the ingredients of a classic California Roll, but in a delicious deconstructed sushi bowl.
Get the Recipe: California Roll Sushi Bowls

How To Make Rainbow Roll Sushi

How To Make Rainbow Roll Sushi
how to make rainbow roll sushi. Photo credit: Gimme From Scratch.

This rainbow roll sushi recipe is a delightful combination of flavors, from crisp cucumber and creamy, avocado slices to luscious tuna and salmon.
Get the Recipe: How To Make Rainbow Roll Sushi

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