20 Seafood Recipes That Work for the Whole Family

Seafood nights have become a game-changer at my place—less fuss, more flavor, and everyone actually agrees on dinner. I’ve pulled together some of my favorite seafood recipes for the whole family, and they’re total crowd-pleasers. From crispy fish tacos to creamy shrimp pasta, these dishes hit that sweet spot between easy and impressive. Trust me, even the picky eaters won’t complain.

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.
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Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone

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

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This easy shrimp and spinach pasta with mascarpone is rich and creamy and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
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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.
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Mussels With Apples A Quick Dinner

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Pasta With Prosciutto And Scallops

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.
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Grilled Shrimp Quesadillas

Fire up the grill for easy shrimp quesadillas stuffed with grilled corn and marinated shrimp. Grilled corn and green onions make all the difference for this light and simple dinner.
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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.
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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!
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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.

This marinated cold shrimp is a no fuss recipe that sits overnight in an Old Bay and lemon sauce for perfect shrimp cocktails.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Southern Low Country Seafood Boil (Instant Pot)

A plate featuring crab legs, corn on the cob, red potatoes, garlic cloves, and a metal cup of melted butter makes this a standout among one pot dinner recipes, with a yellow and white striped cloth nearby. — 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.
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Asian Baked Salmon Recipe

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

A tray filled with seasoned shrimp, crab legs, corn on the cob, potatoes, and sausage slices, garnished with parsley. A bowl of lemon wedges sits nearby on the table. — Seafood Bake. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

Enjoy this seafood bake with juicy shrimp, crabs, and Cajun spices! It’s perfect for an easy and flavorful sheet-pan dinner.
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