One bite of these recipes and you’ll feel like you’re dining seaside. With fresh flavors, light textures, and that irresistible coastal vibe, they’re perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Think of them as your ticket to an instant escape—no travel required.

Moroccan Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

Sheet pan salmon and cauliflower.
Moroccan Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This Moroccan salmon with cauliflower, lemon, olives and spices is your ticket to the easiest exotic weeknight dinner.
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Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Sheet Pan Salmon Asparagus on a parchment paper lined sheet pan.
Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus meal is perfect for busy weeknights! This baked salmon and asparagus is ready in less than 25 minutes. Perfectly flaky salmon and delicious asparagus make for an easy dinner.
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Avocado Tuna Salad

A bowl of avocado tuna salad with avocado slices and lemon slices.
Avocado Tuna Salad. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Avocado Tuna Salad is a delicious, protein-packed lunch option. It’s a recipe that is low-carb and dairy-free that is easy to make and will keep you full throughout the day!
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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.
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Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon

Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon with parsley on a white plate.
Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon Recipe comes out perfect every single time. Not only is it delicious and flaky, but it has only 2 two ingredients. Have dinner ready in under 15 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon

Tuscan Garlic Shrimp and Spinach

A skillet filled with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, greens, and herbs in a light sauce—perfect for seafood recipes or as one of your favorite vacation meals—with a spoon resting 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

The Perfect Brunch Oyster Bake

Osyter bake casserole on table with linen and herbs.
The Perfect Brunch Oyster Bake. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This oyster bake is a cheesy, creamy, perfectly indulgent brunch recipe, made gluten-free. The best way to kick-off a dreamy Sunday morning!
Get the Recipe: The Perfect Brunch Oyster Bake

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

Classic white fish in white wine sauce

White fish fillets on a white plate with lemon wedges and fork.
Classic white fish in white wine sauce. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Fish in white wine sauce is a classic recipe that combines the delicate flavors of white fish with the richness of a wine-infused sauce.
Get the Recipe: Classic white fish in white wine sauce

Broiled Walleye

Broiled Walleye on a white plate with green beans, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and a fork
Broiled Walleye. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Make delicious broiled walleye in less than 10 minutes! Simply flavored with salt, pepper, lemon and garlic, these walleye filets are easy to make!
Get the Recipe: Broiled Walleye

Grilled Scallops with Lemon, Mint, and Pinot Grigio Sauce

Grilled scallops with a lemon, mint, and Pinot Grigio sauce.
Grilled Scallops with Lemon, Mint, and Pinot Grigio Sauce. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Succulent grilled scallops with a zesty sauce of lemon, mint, and Pinot Grigio. An elegant, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly dish for a sophisticated summer feast.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Scallops with Lemon, Mint, and Pinot Grigio Sauce

Salmon in the Air Fryer

A fork holding a piece of cooked salmon, with more salmon fillets, lemon slices, and seasoning shakers in the background.
Salmon in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

One of the beauties of cooking salmon or any seafood in the air fryer is that it is pretty difficult to do it wrong. Many air fryers have a seafood setting that you can select.
Get the Recipe: Salmon in the Air Fryer

Shrimp Scampi Over Linguine

A hand holding a fork twirls spaghetti with shrimp in a white bowl, with a glass of white wine in the background on a wooden table.
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

Mini Spicy Canned Salmon Patties

Mini spicy canned salmon patties in a serving bowl.
Mini Spicy Canned Salmon Patties. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

These Mini Spicy Canned Salmon Patties are a delicious appetizer that can be made in just 30 minutes. They are made with ingredients like canned salmon, jalapeño, and a touch of cayenne pepper. They are pan-fried until golden brown before being topped off with a drizzle of lemon dill aioli.
Get the Recipe: Mini Spicy Canned Salmon Patties

Garam Masala Cedar Plank Salmon

Garam Masala Cedar Plank Salmon. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Crusted with brown sugar and spices then grilled on a wine soaked cedar plank, this garam masala cedar plank salmon is smoky sweet and sure to please.
Get the Recipe: Garam Masala Cedar Plank Salmon

Refreshing Colombian Ceviche with Pear, Fennel, and Mango

A bowl of Colombian ceviche with pear, fennel, and mango.
Refreshing Colombian Ceviche with Pear, Fennel, and Mango. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Experience the flavors of Colombia with this refreshing ceviche. Fresh fish marinated in lime juice, combined with sweet mango, crisp pear, and aromatic fennel. Perfect for summer gatherings and outdoor parties.
Get the Recipe: Refreshing Colombian Ceviche with Pear, Fennel, and Mango

Ukha Russian Fish Soup

Overhead view of blue bowl of soup.
Ukha Russian Fish Soup. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Savor the taste of old-fashioned cooking with Ukha, a Russian Fish Soup. Its hearty broth infused with fish, vegetables, and herbs brings timeless comfort and rustic charm to your table.
Get the Recipe: Ukha Russian Fish Soup

Grilled Shrimp Grain Bowl

Overhead shot of shrimp skewers and veggie skewers next to a bowl of dressed grains.
Grilled Shrimp Grain Bowl. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Packed with the fresh flavors of summer grilling and topped with a homemade herb citrus vinaigrette, this grilled shrimp grain bowl is an inspired summer meal you’ll be coming back to all season long.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Grain Bowl

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon with rice, butter, parsley, black pepper, and a salad on a black plate.
Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Making Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon is so easy and with just 2 ingredients. I love how fast the Air fryer cooks these salmon filets. It comes out perfect every single time!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Salmon Salad with Bagel

Overhead of smoked salmon and bagel salad.
Salmon Salad with Bagel. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This smoked salmon salad recipe tastes just like a cream cheese and lox bagel, only so much healthier! Cucumber, dill, tomatoes and gluten free bagel chips are topped with a drizzle of homemade cream cheese dressing. To make it keto, just omit the bagel chips.
Get the Recipe: Salmon Salad with Bagel

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

Baked creamy salmon

Grilled salmon and potatoes on a baking sheet.
Baked creamy salmon. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Baked salmon with cream sauce and potatoes is an easy sheet pan meal that comes together in 30 minutes, with a delicious creamy garlic sauce.
Get the Recipe: Baked creamy salmon

Risotto Shrimp Scampi

A bowl of creamy risotto with shrimp, topped with green herbs, and a spoon resting on the side.
Risotto Shrimp Scampi. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Risotto shrimp scampi combines two classic Italian dishes. It is a great go-to dish when we are having guests. With only a handful of ingredients, it’s easy to keep things on hand. And, if you have the risotto pre-made, it cooks up quickly.
Get the Recipe: Risotto Shrimp Scampi

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

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

Pan-Fried Sockeye Salmon Recipe

Overhead view of sockeye salmon in cast iron pan.
Pan-Fried Sockeye Salmon Recipe. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Impress your guests at the cookout with this pan-fried sockeye salmon. Its crispy exterior and succulent flesh make it a fantastic choice for a flavorful and elegant main dish that will surely elevate any cookout gathering.
Get the Recipe: Pan-Fried Sockeye Salmon Recipe

Air Fryer Panko Shrimp

Air Fryer Panko Shrimp with cilantro lime dressing and parsley on a white plate.
Air Fryer Panko Shrimp. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

If you’re looking for a tasty and healthy appetizer or main course that can be prepared in a matter of minutes, air fryer panko shrimp is a great option.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Panko Shrimp

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

Cold Shrimp and Cucumber Appetizer

A person holding a cucumber with shrimp and guacamole.
Cold Shrimp and Cucumber Appetizer. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Cold Shrimp and Cucumber Appetizer is an easy option that comes together in 30 minutes. It’s a straightforward recipe that doesn’t need a lot of prep or cooking time, so it’s perfect for making for last-minute guests and casual get-togethers.
Get the Recipe: Cold Shrimp and Cucumber Appetizer

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