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These seafood dinners are packed with flavor and elegance, just like something from your favorite restaurant. Easy to make, impressive to serve, and perfect for any night you want a special meal.

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

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

Easy Shrimp Mei Fun Recipe (Stir Fry Rice Noodles)

Savory shrimp stir-fried mei fun rice noodles on a plate.
Easy Shrimp Mei Fun Recipe (Stir Fry Rice Noodles). Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Shrimp mei fun, also known as shrimp rice noodles, is a mouthwatering and widely beloved Chinese noodle dish.
Get the Recipe: Easy Shrimp Mei Fun Recipe (Stir Fry Rice Noodles)

Instant Pot Crab Boil

A bowl containing crab legs, corn on the cob, small potatoes, a lemon wedge, and sprinkled herbs.
Instant Pot Crab Boil. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Get your Instant Pot ready for a seafood feast that comes together in just about 20 minutes using baby potatoes, fresh corn, and a hefty dose of Old Bay seasoning. This recipe turns a classic crab boil into a quick, mess-free meal that’s perfect for those nights when you want flavor without the long wait. With a luscious garlic butter sauce on the side and the option to add hot sauce for a little kick, it’s a sure way to impress without breaking a sweat.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Crab Boil

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon

Honey garlic salmon fillets glazed and served on a white plate with garnish.
Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

A truly delicious salmon recipe featuring a sweet and savory twist.The honey garlic sauce gives the salmon a flavorful kick, while the air fryer seals in the juicy goodness. Air fryer salmon is perfectly flaky and ready in just 15 minutes. This is a dish you can make for a fancy dinner at home and know one will know it only took you a few minutes to put it together.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon

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

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

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

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

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

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

A plate with two slices of pistachio-crusted salmon, garnished with lemon slices and spinach leaves.
Pistachio Crusted Salmon. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Elevate dinnertime with this easy pistachio crusted salmon. Succulent salmon is topped with crunchy pistachios to make this yummy feast.
Get the Recipe: Pistachio Crusted Salmon

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

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

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

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

Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Surf and Turf

A plate with slices of steak and creamy shrimp in sauce, garnished with spinach.
Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Surf and Turf. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Elevate date night with this marry me surf and turf recipe that’s perfect for impressing your partner. It’s such a romantic and tasty dish.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Surf and Turf

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