Fish and seafood are wonderful additions to your dinner rotation. Based on what flavors and seasonings you enjoy, the flavor profiles can be adjusted to suit any taste bud. Recipes can be on the fancier side for a special meal but easy enough to prepare on a weeknight. Plus, there are many health benefits to fish and seafood. Healthy and tastes good? That’s a win-win. So if you’re having a Fish Friday or doing Seafood Saturday, any of these 21 flavorful fish and seafood recipes deserve a spot on your menu.
Potato Encrusted Fish
"Encrusting fish with shredded potatoes was different and we were pleasantly surprised at how much we liked it. We may like it more than traditional batter used on fried fish." - The Kitchen Crew
Kelly's Kick'n Md Seafood Chowder
"This seafood chowder comes together very quickly and can be easily adapted to crab chowder by skipping the shrimp and adding more crab meat." - Kelly
Crispy Beer Battered Fish Sandwich
"Light flaky, tender and moist cod wrapped in a beer batter and fried until crispy and golden brown; served in a baguette with coleslaw and tartar sauce." - Kevin
Lemon Butter Baked Cod
"This recipe makes any white fish juicy and delicious. Makes a fantastic meal when served with white jasmine rice & steamed broccoli or asparagus!" - Tammy
Coconut Beer Shrimp With Sweet And Tangy Sauce
"There isn't much to be said about this coconut beer shrimp with sweet and tangy sauce other than yum!" - Leah
Seafood Pasta In Lemon Butter Sauce
"This is one of my favorite dishes that my husband and I make together for date night. I always go back for seconds!" - Sara
Creamy Crawfish Baked Potatoes
"While most people are excited about spring and daylight savings time here in Louisiana we are excited about crawfish season. Until recent years and videos shared on social media, I thought EVERYONE would love crawfish as we do. I never realized that our beloved mudbugs creeped people out, they are just tiny lobsters, lol." - Debbie
Crab Cake Sandwiches
"This is a very tasty alternative to lunchtime sandwiches. Wonderful when served on onion sandwich rolls with coleslaw." - Mysti
My Texas Fish Tacos
"These tacos are plain incredible. We were expecting them to be good but were overwhelmed by the impact of all the flavors when the ingredients were mixed together." - The Kitchen Crew
Baked Sea Scallops
"What an easy way to cook scallops! The Hearts of Palm Sauce really added to the taste of this recipe." - The Kitchen Crew
Shrimp Scampi
"An all-time family favorite that is so quick and easy. I always serve it over white rice with hot apple muffins." - Oneita
Easy Baked Salmon In Foil
"My husband loved it when I made this no-fail version of baked salmon. We have a Meyer lemon tree but you can use regular lemons. I am not a lover of salmon but I did love this." - Marlene
Luby's Fried Fish And Tartar Sauce
"I love Luby's Fried Fish but none of their cookbooks have the recipe included. So I used the same coating they use for their fried shrimp and it came out great." - Mary
Seared Scallops & Shrimp Over Angel Hair Pasta
"My wife loves shrimp and scallops and I wanted to find a way to make it for her and make it fairly quick and easy. It's an elegant, but simple dish for a dinner party or for just the two of us." - George
Tuna Patties With Lemon-Dill Sauce
"I crave Tuna Patties at times and this is how I make them. Sure hit the spot! I double my Lemon-Dill Sauce as I like lots of it! This is easy, so after work, it's great for a tasty meal." - Tammy
New Orleans Style Bbq Shrimp
"Shrimp isn't grilled or in traditional BBQ sauce, but that's what they call it in New Orleans and it is SOOO good!" - Cheryl
Traci's Famous New England Clam Chowdahhhh
"I hope you enjoy this as much as our family and friends have for years! The 'chowdahhh' is even better (if that is possible) the next day!!! However, it often does not last that long." - Traci
Fish Fillets With Brown Butter (Pan-Fried)
"This is one of my favorite fish dishes. Quick, simple, and delicious." - Cosette
Turmeric Lemon Butter Basted Cod
"Very simply seasoned, basted with butter and lemon, this fish would go with a lot of different side dishes. And it cooks very quickly with not a lot of prep time." - Jennifer
Lobster Tails (Broiled)
"A lady I took care of taught me this recipe and it is the tastiest recipe I have found for lobster." - Linda