51 Seafood Recipes That Hook You From the First Bite

Seafood is always a great choice for any dinner. Easy to prepare and always delicious, anything from the ocean is always a big hit with family and friends, and this collection of 51 seafood recipes will prove that! Try all kinds of tasty dishes like almond-crusted salmon, Bistro shrimp pasta, shrimp-stuffed salmon, and more.

Easy Pan Fried Catfish

This recipe for Pan-Fried Catfish is a simple and delicious way to enjoy tender and flaky catfish. It’s easy to make and easy to customize making it a family favorite even your kids will enjoy.
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Fried Lobster Tails

These fried lobster tails are lightly seasoned and breaded and fried to golden perfection. They're perfect for a special meal.
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Maple Bourbon Braided Salmon

Salmon in a white dish garnished with herbs and spices, featuring visible chives and a light sauce, perfect for those exploring salmon recipes. — Maple Bourbon Braided Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Maple Bourbon Braided Salmon is flaky, sweet, and savory fish that makes for an easy and healthy dinner idea.
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Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe

Stack of salmon cakes garnished with parsley, served with sliced cherry tomatoes on a white plate. — Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe is so easy and super tasty! Use fresh salmon fillet or canned salmon combined with onions, mustard, mayo, crumbs and more!
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Air Fryer Haddock

Breaded haddock cutlets garnished with lemon wedges and chopped parsley on a gray plate. — Air Fryer Haddock. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air fryer haddock is a delicious, healthier version of fried fish. It's crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside, and there's no oily mess!
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Air Fryer Catfish

A plate of breaded fish fillets cooked in a 41 Air Fryer, garnished with lemon slices and parsley, with a fork taking a piece from one fillet. — Air Fryer Catfish. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Air Fryer Catfish recipe features a flavorful coating and cooks up in just 15 minutes, perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
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Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon

This Honey Garlic Salmon Air Fryer recipe is a quick and easy dinner that is both healthy and delicious. The sweet, sticky glaze adds a lot of tasty flavor to the salmon filet.
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Air Fryer Salmon Bites

These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are crispy little nuggets of heaven. They are well-seasoned and remain juicy and flaky on the inside. It’s the perfect easy dinner!
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Fried Salmon Bites

Fried salmon pieces on a white plate with a side of dipping sauce garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, beside striped napkin and wooden sticks. — Fried Salmon Bites. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Fried Salmon Bites or salmon nuggets are bite size pieces of salmon that are deep fried until they are crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside.
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Red Lobster Lobster Pizza Copycat

Two slices of pizza. — Red Lobster Lobster Pizza Copycat. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This copycat Red Lobster lobster pizza is loaded with all the flavors we love in the original and so easy to make. Give it a try!
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Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

A plate of glazed salmon garnished with sesame seeds, accompanied by rice and sautéed vegetables, served on a marble tabletop. — Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air fryer teriyaki salmon is an easy and delicious meal that you can quickly and easily! Cooking in air fryer adds convenience and the savory flavors of the teriyaki sauce infuse it with flavors that will delight your taste buds.
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Seafood Dip Recipe

A cracker pressed into the dip. — Seafood Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Seafood Dip recipe is the easiest appetizer to make. Some cans of crab and shrimp and this delicious snack is ready in minutes perfect for family or an event.
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Spicy Shrimp Dip

Spicy Shrimp Dip is creamy and delicious dip that makes for a great game day or New Years appetizer. Cheesy, spicy and oh so flavorful.
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Tex Mex Shrimp Bowl

Shrimp in a wooden bowl garnished with fresh herbs and sliced vegetables. — Tex Mex Shrimp Bowl. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Tex Mex shrimp bowl is full of delicious southwestern flavors. This spicy shrimp bowl is an explosion of flavor in every bite.
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Cajun Shrimp Pasta

This Cajun shrimp pasta is thick, hearty, and so good. A spicy shrimp pasta recipe that everyone loves, it screams "down home cooking".
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Bloody Mary Shrimp

Shrimp in the skillet. — Bloody Mary Shrimp. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This bloody mary shrimp recipe combines tender, perfectly cooked shrimp with all the tangy, tomato flavor of bloody mary cocktails.
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Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets

Close-up of a hand holding a breaded catfish nugget, partially dipped in white sauce, with a sprinkle of green herbs. — 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!
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Moo Shu Shrimp

Bowl of shrimp and vegetable stir-fry over rice with chopsticks, garnished with green onions on a wooden table. Explore more about shrimp nutrition in our latest section. — Moo Shu Shrimp. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This delicious moo shu shrimp recipe is salty and tangy with the flavor of perfectly cooked shrimp and fresh veggies. It's also E-Z!
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Hot Honey Salmon

A plate with grilled salmon, green beans, and lemon slices, highlighting salmon nutrition, served with a fork on the side. — Hot Honey Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Hot Honey Salmon is the perfect balance between sweetness and heat. The salmon is covered in a sticky and flavorful sauce that pairs great with any side dish!
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Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe

Honey Walnut Shrimp on a black plate. — Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Are you a fan of Panda Express? If so, you're going to love this Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe. It's the perfect copycat.
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Shrimp Yakisoba

A bowl of shrimp stir-fry noodles garnished with green onions, viewed from above on a wooden table, showcasing various types of shrimp. — Shrimp Yakisoba. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Shrimp yakisoba is a sweet, tangy, spicy dish full of vegetables, noodles, shrimp, and sauce. It's delicious, complex, and easy to make.
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How To Make Shrimp Lo Mein

Shrimp Lo Mein on a white plate. — How To Make Shrimp Lo Mein. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

You'll love this easy Chinese Shrimp Lo Mein recipe with the option of learning how to make homemade teriyaki sauce instead of store bought.
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Salmon Al Horno

Close-up of wild caught salmon fillets topped with lemon slices and herbs, accompanied by roasted asparagus on a platter. — Salmon Al Horno. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This salmon al horno recipe is so easy but so delicious. A few simple ingredients come together to create a dish that is so flavorful.
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Almond Crusted Salmon Recipe

Close-up of salmon topped with a crust of herbs and chopped nuts, garnished with lemon slices on a white plate. — Almond Crusted Salmon Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This almond crusted salmon recipe looks and tastes fancy, but it's super simple to make. It's loaded with flavor, not work.
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Pesto Salmon

Pesto Salmon is easy to make, and bursting with flavor. This recipe makes for a great quick and simple healthy family dinner.
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Salmon A La Plancha

Grilled seafood fillet with garlic and herbs on a bed of asparagus, garnished with grilled lemon. — Salmon A La Plancha. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This salmon a la placha is easy to make and so delicious. Salmon in cast iron always comes out golden brown on the outside and tender inside.
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Bistro Shrimp Pasta

Overhead view of a bowl of pasta topped with fried shrimp, cherry tomatoes, grated cheese, and fresh basil leaves, perfect for exploring new shrimp recipes. — Bistro Shrimp Pasta. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This bistro shrimp pasta Cheesecake Factory copycat recipe is just as tasty as the original. Fried breaded shrimp served over delicious pasta.
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Salmon Oscar

A plate with grilled pork chop topped with crab meat, asparagus, and a side of fresh salmon sauce, served on a wooden table. — Salmon Oscar. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This salmon Oscar recipe takes the classic pairings of asparagus, lump crab, and bearnaise sauce with flaky, perfectly cooked salmon.
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Steak And Crab Legs

A seafood platter featuring cooked crab legs and steak-recipes slices, served with lemon wedges and a small bowl of melted butter. — Steak And Crab Legs. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

For great steak and crab legs, thsi surf and crab recipe combines rich, king crab legs with steak cooked black and blue to medium rare!
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Tilapia And Shrimp With Lemon Cream Sauce

Grilled fish fillets topped with shrimp and creamy sauce, garnished with a slice of lemon, which is a rich source of vitamin C, and parsley, served on a wooden plate. — Tilapia And Shrimp With Lemon Cream Sauce. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This tilapia and shrimp recipe with lemon cream sauce is a seafood lover's dream. Perfectly cooked fish and shrimp are bathed in a lemon cream sauce.
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Easy Baked Bruschetta Salmon

Baked salmon topped with a colorful mix of cherry tomatoes and basil, served on parchment paper on a white countertop. — Easy Baked Bruschetta Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Bruschetta Salmon is a delightful fusion of two beloved dishes - the classic Italian bruschetta and tender, flavorful salmon.
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Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe

Overhead view of a baked salmon casserole in a white dish, topped with colorful veggies, sesame seeds, and nori strips. — Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This salmon sushi bake recipe combines all the delicious flavors of salmon sushi with the sensibilities of a casserole into one amazing dish.
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Steak And Shrimp Pasta

A close-up of a bowl of pasta with shrimp and steak, sprinkled with grated cheese and garnished with herbs. — Steak And Shrimp Pasta. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This steak and shrimp pasta is loaded with flavor in every bite. You'll love the tender shrimp and steak in this delicious surf and turf pasta.
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Red Lobster Crab Cakes

A stack of three crab patties topped with a dollop of white sauce, garnished with a lemon wedge on a white plate. — Red Lobster Crab Cakes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This copycat Red Lobster crab cakes recipe is better than the original. It's loaded with rich seafood flavor and a golden, crispy coating.
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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp With Piña Colada Sauce

A person dips a fried coconut shrimp into a bowl of sauce. — Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp With Piña Colada Sauce. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This spicy air fryer coconut shrimp with pina colada sauce just screams summer at the beach. Try this delicious air fried shrimp for yourself.
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Shrimp Stuffed Salmon

A plate of baked salmon topped with melted cheese and shrimp, garnished with parsley, served with a side of rice. — Shrimp Stuffed Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Shrimp stuffed salmon is easy to prepare for weeknight meals with an elegant look that's great for special occasions. A flavorful meal that everyone will love.
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Pickled Shrimp

A jar filled with shrimp cocktail, featuring pink cooking shrimp, sliced onions, and a tangy yellow sauce, garnished with dill, with lemon wedges in the background. — Pickled Shrimp. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Pickled shrimp is an easy, crowd-pleasing dish that makes a refreshing snack or appetizer, use it on salads, crackers, toasted garlic bread and so much more.
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Easy Catfish Tacos

These Catfish Tacos make a delicious and balanced meal that’s great any night of the week. The juicy catfish filets pair so well with the Asian flavors of the salad kit. It’s a unique and tasty rendition of a classic taco!
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Fried Grouper

Fried Grouper is flaky and flavorful white fish that is perfect for an easy weeknight meal. Ready in 25 minutes!
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Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon

Close-up of a cooked salmon fillet on a plate, seasoned with herbs, highlighting salmon nutrition, with a fork and lemon in the background. — Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This copycat Olive Garden herb grilled salmon recipe is even better than the original, and it's so easy to make. It's the perfect healthy dish.
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Jerk Salmon

Grilled salmon fillet on a plate with a slice of lemon and herbs, served alongside — Jerk Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Jerk Salmon is a spicy and flavorful fresh fish dinner. This healthy meal tastes amazing and requires little effort. Easy healthy dinner idea.
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Butter Poached Lobster Tail

Butter poached lobster tails are lightly seasoned and accented with lemon juice. It's a simple recipe that's full of flavor.
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Baked Catfish No Breading

This recipe for Baked Catfish with No Breading is a simple way to prepare catfish that still results in tender, flavorful filets. It’s the perfect protein to make a tasty dinner.
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Shrimp Potato Corn Chowder

A bowl of seafood chowder with shrimp, creamy broth, corn, and potatoes. — Shrimp Potato Corn Chowder. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Shrimp Potato Corn Chowder is like a warm hug! Shrimp, potatoes, and corn are flavored with bacon, garlic, and onion for a tasty chowder.
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Best Catfish Sandwiches

This simple Catfish Sandwich is the best easy meal. It’s pan-seared to perfection with simple seasoning and topped with a sweet, tangy slaw.
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Chicken And Shrimp Stir Fry

Close-up of a stir-fry dish with shrimp, vegetables, and sesame seeds, garnished with green onions. This is an ideal choice for those exploring healthy shrimp nutrition. — Chicken and Shrimp Stir Fry. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This chicken and shrimp stir fry recipe is loaded with sweet, tangy, and hot flavors. It's a classic dish and an easy recipe for chicken and shrimp stir fry.
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Shrimp Chop Suey

A bowl of shrimp stir-fry with broccoli, carrots, and sesame seeds over rice. — Shrimp Chop Suey. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This shrimp chop suey recipe is loaded with flavor ingredients, but it's so easy to make! Enjoy takeout at home whenever you like!
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Catfish Po' Boy Sandwich

This Catfish Po Boy recipe is a quick and easy fried fish sandwich that’s great for dinner any night of the week.
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Salmon Sliders

Salmon Slider being held in the air. — Salmon Sliders. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Salmon Sliders are delicious, versatile mini sandwiches that pack amazing flavor and will impress family and friends as an appetizer, lunch, or light dinner recipe option.
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Smoked Whitefish

Close-up of a flaky, smoked fish piece on a fork, highlighting its tender texture. — Smoked Whitefish. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This smoked whitefish is brined in a sweet mix and then smoked to perfection. Smoking whitefish adds tremendous flavor to this mild fish.
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Grouper Reuben Sandwich

Sandwich stuffed with melted cheese and caramelized onions, served with ketchup on a wooden cutting board. — Grouper Reuben Sandwich. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Grouper Reuben Sandwich is a fun twist on a classic recipe. If you enjoy seafood then this is the recipe that you want to make ASAP!
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