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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    31 Seafood Recipes That Will Instantly Upgrade Your Dinner Game

    Published: Feb 6, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Tired of the same old dinner routine? It’s time to shake things up with seafood dishes that are anything but boring. Whether it’s perfectly seared salmon, garlicky shrimp pasta, or a buttery lobster tail, these recipes will make every meal feel like a special occasion. Get ready to impress your taste buds—and maybe even everyone else at the table!

    Southern Shrimp And Grits

    A platter of shrimp and grits with two glasses of wine.
    Southern Shrimp And Grits. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Southern Shrimp and Grits are a classic with andouille sausage and shrimp added to a wine and cream sauce served over cheesy grits.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Shrimp And Grits

    Marinated Shrimp Recipe

    A bowl filled with cooked shrimp garnished with herbs and thin onion rings, seasoned with pepper and inspired by classic shrimp recipes, sits on a tiled surface beside a gray napkin and a spoon.
    Marinated Shrimp Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    This marinated cold shrimp is a no fuss recipe that sits overnight in an Old Bay and lemon sauce for perfect shrimp cocktails.
    Get the Recipe: Marinated Shrimp Recipe

    Easy And Delicious Crab And Corn Soup Recipe

    A spoon in a bowl of crab and corn chowder.
    Easy And Delicious Crab And Corn Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A creamy Corn and Crab Soup made with bacon, jalapeño, and fresh crab meat. This thick, flavorful soup is a cozy Southern favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Easy And Delicious Crab And Corn Soup Recipe

    Shrimp Enchiladas With Sour Cream Cheese Sauce

    A shrimp enchilada being removed from a baking dish.
    Shrimp Enchiladas With Sour Cream Cheese Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Creamy shrimp enchiladas have an amazing sour cream cheesy sauce with a tender juicy shrimp filling that’s easy enough for a weeknight.
    Get the Recipe: Shrimp Enchiladas With Sour Cream Cheese Sauce

    Old Bay Seafood Boil: Crab, Mussels & Shrimp

    A platter of old bay seafood boil
    Old Bay Seafood Boil: Crab, Mussels & Shrimp

    This one-pot Southern seafood boil (low country boil) is made with crab legs,mussels, shrimp, sliced sausage, corn and new potatoes!
    Get the Recipe: Old Bay Seafood Boil: Crab, Mussels & Shrimp

    Baked Salmon with Garlic Butter

    A skillet of salmon fillets with a spatula and a lemon.
    Baked Salmon with Garlic Butter. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Anchovies add so much flavor to Salmon with Garlic Butter. A company worthy dinner you can make in 15 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Salmon with Garlic Butter

    Mussels With Apples A Quick Dinner

    Mussels With Apples A Quick Dinner. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A delicious and quick dinner for a week night or dinner party, Mussels with Apples are sure to please. Steamed in a light cream sauce with apples and apple brandy for an amazing flavor combination. On the table in 20 minutes start to finish.
    Get the Recipe: Mussels With Apples A Quick Dinner

    Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone

    Parmesan being added to shrimp and pasta.
    Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy shrimp and spinach pasta with mascarpone is rich and creamy and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone

    Cold Lemon Orzo Salad With Shrimp

    Shrimp salad in a bowl with a spoon.
    Cold Lemon Orzo Salad With Shrimp. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This cold lemon orzo salad recipe effortlessly marries shrimp, citrus, garlic, and fragrant basil for a quick and easy summer dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Cold Lemon Orzo Salad With Shrimp

    Pasta With Prosciutto And Scallops

    Pasta With Prosciutto And Scallops. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pasta with Crisped Prosciutto, Asparagus and Scallops is fresh and light and comes together in just 20 minutes. You’ll love the light cream sauce flavored with crisped prosciutto. Great for a week night dinner but fancy enough for company.
    Get the Recipe: Pasta With Prosciutto And Scallops

    Shrimp Scampi With Zucchini Noodles

    Cheese dropping onto a plate of shrimp scampi
    Shrimp Scampi With Zucchini Noodles. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Looking for a healthy, quick and easy dinner tonight? Try keto shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles. Garlic and butter coat the zoodles, you won’t even miss the pasta.
    Get the Recipe: Shrimp Scampi With Zucchini Noodles

    Shrimp And Asparagus With Lemon Vinaigrette

    Oven roasted shrimp over asparagus on a platter
    Shrimp And Asparagus With Lemon Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Shrimp and Asparagus with a lemon shallot vinaigrette is a light and healthy one pan dinner you can make in less than 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Shrimp And Asparagus With Lemon Vinaigrette

    Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn

    A skillet of creamy shrimp carbonara.
    Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Follow these easy make-ahead steps for shrimp carbonara with grilled corn (it doesn’t have to be grilled) and bacon.
    Get the Recipe: Shrimp Carbonara With Grilled Corn

    Slow Cooked Salmon with Citrus

    Baked salmon in a dish next to a bowl of lemon slices.
    Slow Cooked Salmon with Citrus. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Slow cooked salmon uses olive oil as a fail-safe way to have perfect salmon every time with lemons, oranges and hot pepper flakes.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooked Salmon with Citrus

    Easy Crawfish Etouffee Recipe

    A bowl of crawfish etoufee over rice next to a bowl of green onions.
    Easy Crawfish Etouffee Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Follow these steps at home to make your very own cajun crawfish etouffee recipe. This special dish with crawfish tails takes planning, but it’s 100% worth it.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Crawfish Etouffee Recipe

    Tuna & Noodle Casserole Without Canned Soup

    A serving spoon of tuna casserole.
    Tuna & Noodle Casserole Without Canned Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy, nostalgic tuna noodle casserole recipe skips the canned soup and includes a crunchy potato chip topping for a dinner everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Tuna & Noodle Casserole Without Canned Soup

    Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay

    Two shrimp boil packs with toasted bread.
    Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Shrimp boil foil packets are an easy way to get the great flavor of a shrimp boil without standing over the stove. A terrific summertime meal, ready in 30 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Seafood Foil Packets With Old Bay

    Old Bay Shrimp Salad

    Old Bay shrimp on a bed of lettuce.
    Old Bay Shrimp Salad. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy tossed shrimp salad recipe is made with cooked shrimp, mayonnaise,lemon juice, fresh dill, and Old Bay seasoning. Serve cold.
    Get the Recipe: Old Bay Shrimp Salad

    Crispy Pan Fried Buffalo Shrimp

    A bowl of Buffalo shrimp with a serving spoon.
    Crispy Pan Fried Buffalo Shrimp. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pan fried Buffalo shrimp with a crispy exterior that are coated in a homemade buttery Buffalo sauce, a quick and easy appetizer or dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Pan Fried Buffalo Shrimp

    Asian Baked Salmon Recipe

    Asian Baked Salmon Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This Asian Salmon Recipe is soaked in a ginger and garlic marinade. Baked to perfection, this is an easy weeknight meal.
    Get the Recipe: Asian Baked Salmon Recipe

    Spanish Seafood Stew In Romesco

    Spanish Seafood Stew In Romesco. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Spanish seafood stew is loaded with fresh seafood and chorizo sausage. A rich Romesco sauce adds even more flavor to the hearty stew.
    Get the Recipe: Spanish Seafood Stew In Romesco

    Pineapple Salmon

    Pineapple Salmon. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

    Pineapple Salmon is a delicious, healthy meal that pairs the hearty, deep flavors of salmon with the juicy, sweet taste of fresh pineapple.
    Get the Recipe: Pineapple Salmon

    Grilled Scallops And Vegetables Recipe

    Grilled Scallops And Vegetables Recipe. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Grilled scallops and vegetables are perfectly seasoned, creating an irresistible dish that even those who aren’t fond of seafood will love.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Scallops And Vegetables Recipe

    Seafood Paella (Completely Keto!)

    Seafood Paella (Completely Keto!). Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    Made with smokey sausage, roasted tomatoes, aromatic spices, cauliflower rice and fresh seafood, this seafood paella is delicious and low carb and keto!
    Get the Recipe: Seafood Paella (Completely Keto!)

    Baked Trout Fillets

    Baked Trout Fillets. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

    This baked trout recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Fresh rosemary and zesty lemon pair perfectly with the fish.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Trout Fillets

    Best Shrimp Tacos Recipe

    Best Shrimp Tacos Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Enjoy the perfect blend of flavors with this easy-to-make shrimp tacos recipe. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next get together! With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have flavorful, succulent shrimp tacos in no time
    Get the Recipe: Best Shrimp Tacos Recipe

    She-Crab Soup Recipe

    She-Crab Soup Recipe. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    A thick, rich, and creamy bisque overloaded with crab flavor, this easy she-crab soup recipe is a South Carolina classic you must try at home.
    Get the Recipe: She-Crab Soup Recipe

    Seafood Gumbo Recipe

    Seafood Gumbo Recipe. Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    Vintage Seafood Gumbo Recipe full of shrimp, oysters and crabmeat in a spiced broth that began with a medium flavorful roux. It’s the real deal, y’all!
    Get the Recipe: Seafood Gumbo Recipe

    Pan Seared Sea Scallops Recipe

    Pan Seared Sea Scallops Recipe. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Pan seared sea scallops are decadent and delicious, yet one of the easiest dinners around. Out-of-this-world delicious!
    Get the Recipe: Pan Seared Sea Scallops Recipe

    Squid Ink Pasta With Seafood

    Squid Ink Pasta With Seafood. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    This squid ink pasta with seafood is rich and savory. The black squid ink gives the pasta an umami flavor and pairs well with seafood.
    Get the Recipe: Squid Ink Pasta With Seafood

    Southern Low Country Seafood Boil (Instant Pot)

    Southern Low Country Seafood Boil (Instant Pot). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Easy Southern Instant Pot Low Country Boil recipe takes under 10 min. of prep time & turns out a slightly spicy, very juicy one-pot dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Low Country Seafood Boil (Instant Pot)

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