Butter, garlic, and lemon team up with tender fish like they’ve been friends forever. Shrimp snap, fillets flake, and everything tastes clean and bright. It’s a plate that breathes. Fancy enough for guests, easy enough for Tuesdays. Every bite feels like salt air without the sand.

Brown Butter Scallop Pasta

A serving of pasta topped with a seared scallops and a sage brown butter sauce.
Brown Butter Scallop Pasta. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Brown Butter Scallop Pasta. Pan seared scallops finished with sage browned butter and served over pasta. A restaurant quality meal at home.
Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Scallop Pasta

Creamy Barbecue Shrimp

Barbecue Shrimp in a white bowl.
Creamy Barbecue Shrimp. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

This Big Easy favorite recipe is shrimp smothered in a creamy, buttery, and rich sauce. I kicked up the traditional NOLA barbecue shrimp by adding heavy cream to the rich buttery sauce.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Barbecue Shrimp

Mediterranean Cod

Mediterranean cod on a rectangular platter.
Mediterranean Cod. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Love seafood? Lighten things up with this veggie and flavor-packed Mediterranean Cod dish!
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Cod

Browned Butter Honey Garlic Shrimp

Shrimp with lemon wedges in a red sauce in a white casserole dish.
Browned Butter Honey Garlic Shrimp. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Browned Butter Honey Garlic Shrimp, these sautéed shrimp make a quick and easy recipe that’s ready in just 15 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Browned Butter Honey Garlic Shrimp

Easy Pasta Puttanesca

A pan full of spaghetti and tomatoes on a tablecloth.
Easy Pasta Puttanesca. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Pasta Puttanesca is a classic Italian quick sauce that may be the fastest pasta dish you’ll ever make.
Get the Recipe: Easy Pasta Puttanesca

Quick Baked Salmon With Mayo

Salmon fillets stacked on a plate with lemons and herbs in the background.
Quick Baked Salmon With Mayo. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Make busy weeknight dinner a breeze with this quick recipe of baked salmon with mayo! The mayo topping locks the moisture in the salmon creating the perfect juicy texture that even picky eaters will love.
Get the Recipe: Quick Baked Salmon With Mayo

Asian Glazed Salmon

Image shows a fork holding a bite of an Asian glazed salmon with the remaining serving in the background.
Asian Glazed Salmon. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Asian glazed salmon is a flavorful and easy way to prepare this versatile fish. The salmon is cooked in a sweet and savory glaze that gives it a delicious and irresistible flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Get the Recipe: Asian Glazed Salmon

Mussels in Cream Sauce

A person holding a bowl of steamed mussels.
Mussels in Cream Sauce. Photo credit: Sage Alpha Gal.

Plump mussels in an easy yet elegant cream sauce that’s elevated by sliced jalapenos and crisp white wine (includes dairy-free option).
Get the Recipe: Mussels in Cream Sauce

Quick Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Shrimp and fettuccine pasta in a large glass bowl.
Quick Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Quick Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo is a quick and easy meal that’s packed with tender shrimp in a rich, creamy, and cheesy garlic Parmesan sauce that clings perfectly to the fettuccine pasta
Get the Recipe: Quick Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Keto Baked Parmesan Salmon

Keto baked parmesan salmon on foil on a baking sheet.
Keto Baked Parmesan Salmon. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This crispy Keto Baked Parmesan Salmon is so easy to make and will yield a delicious and nutrient-dense dinner recipe! Prepared, cooked, and served in under 30 minutes, this is a great low-carb, gluten-free, egg-free, coconut-free, and nut-free dish to serve on busy weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Keto Baked Parmesan Salmon

Curry Salmon with Coconut Milk and Bok Choy

Curry salmon with coconut milk and bok choy in a bowl with a fork.
Curry Salmon with Coconut Milk and Bok Choy. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Curry Salmon with Coconut Milk and Bok Choy is a nutrient-dense, high-protein, and gluten-free one-pan stovetop dish that everyone will love! The homemade curry paste and sauce come together with ingredients like curry powder, fresh ginger, and coconut milk and are rich in flavor. The recipe can be made and ready to eat in just 30 minutes, and it even freezes well!
Get the Recipe: Curry Salmon with Coconut Milk and Bok Choy

Panko Crusted Rockfish

panko crusted rockfish on a plate with spinach.
Panko Crusted Rockfish. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Panko Crusted Rockfish offers a light yet satisfying option with a crispy panko coating that provides a delightful crunch. This dish, which can be prepared in about 25 minutes, features rockfish fillets as the star, with a crust that has just the right amount of texture and flavor. It’s a simple way to enjoy a comforting seafood dinner that doesn’t weigh you down.
Get the Recipe: Panko Crusted Rockfish

Baked Firecracker Salmon

Baked Firecracker Salmon on a white plate.
Baked Firecracker Salmon. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Baked Firecracker Salmon: A Flavor Explosion on Your Plate! Perk up those taste buds with tonight’s low-carb dinner. This baked salmon has little sweet and a little heat. And, it’s a whole lot of deliciousness!
Get the Recipe: Baked Firecracker Salmon

Easy Shrimp Scampi

A blue bowl filled with shrimp and rice, topped with green herbs, with a metal spoon in the bowl.
Easy Shrimp Scampi. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Shrimp scampi is a quick and easy meal that will certainly impress your guests. With minimal prep time, it lets you serve up a meal that many will think came from a restaurant.
Get the Recipe: Easy Shrimp Scampi

Lemon Garlic Scallops

Scallops with parsley and garlic in a skillet.
Lemon Garlic Scallops. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

These Lemon Garlic Scallops are keto-friendly, low-carb, gluten-free, nut-free, egg-free, and the perfect dish to elevate your next at-home date night. This one-pan meal can be prepared and on the table to serve in less than 30 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Garlic Scallops

Tuscan Garlic Shrimp and Spinach

Shrimp sautéed with cherry tomatoes, spinach, herbs, and a light sauce in a white pan—a perfect seafood dinner after long beach days, served with a spoon on the side.
Tuscan Garlic Shrimp and Spinach. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Tuscan Garlic Shrimp and Spinach recipe is made in one pan and comes together in only 30 minutes. The recipe features shrimp, tomatoes, spinach, and coconut milk. Every bite is packed with flavor yielding a meal that is impressive and memorable, yet straightforward to prepare.
Get the Recipe: Tuscan Garlic Shrimp and Spinach

Baked Pesto Salmon

Salmon with spinach sauce on a white plate.
Baked Pesto Salmon. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Herby pesto and salmon go hand-in-hand in this easy bake that results in moist, tender, and flaky salmon. The petso cream sauce is amazing, and is perfect over noodles or rice, or keep it low carb and spoon it over cauliflower rice.
Get the Recipe: Baked Pesto Salmon

Quick Skillet Shrimp Fajitas

Shrimp and peppers in a skillet with serving spoon.
Quick Skillet Shrimp Fajitas. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Quick Skillet Shrimp Fajitas are a quick, healthy, delicious one-pot meal that the whole family loves.
Get the Recipe: Quick Skillet Shrimp Fajitas

Shrimp Scampi Over Linguine

A fork lifting a portion of shrimp linguine from a white bowl, with a glass of white wine in the background—perfect inspiration for seafood dinners on relaxing beach days.
Shrimp Scampi Over Linguine. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This classic Italian dish is quick and impressive. It works as an easy meal at home or an impressive dish to serve to guests.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Scampi Over Linguine

Lobster Rolls

A Maine lobster roll in a red and white striped container sits on a weathered red picnic table with a coastal scene visible in the background.
Lobster Rolls. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Lobster rolls are a classic summer treat along the eastern seaboard, especially in New England. Here’s how to make them at home.
Get the Recipe: Lobster Rolls

Shrimp Pad Thai with Peanut Sauce

A pan full of shrimp and noodles with chopsticks.
Shrimp Pad Thai with Peanut Sauce. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Shrimp Pad Thai with Peanut Sauce is full of simply irresistible flavors. It’s creamy, nutty, and filling with common ingredients that are easy to find. This is the easiest and fastest takeout you can make at home.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp Pad Thai with Peanut Sauce

Easy Baked Walleye Recipe with Lemons and Almonds

A plate of almond-crusted walleye or pickerel fish fillets with a fork and lemon.
Easy Baked Walleye Recipe with Lemons and Almonds. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

This easy baked walleye recipe is frugal, delicious, and low-fat too.
Get the Recipe: Easy Baked Walleye Recipe with Lemons and Almonds

Poached Orange Salmon

Image shows a spoon drizzing orange sauce over a salmon filet in a blue dish.
Poached Orange Salmon. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This orange salmon recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy this healthy and flavorful fish. This quick and easy dish is perfect for both a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
Get the Recipe: Poached Orange Salmon

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