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Seafood Recipes, Fresh, Fast & Full of Flavor

These seafood recipes are all about bright flavors and real-life simplicity. From quick weeknight dinners to cozy, creamy bowls, each recipe keeps things approachable while delivering restaurant-level taste. Whether you’re cooking salmon, shrimp, or something new, these dishes make seafood feel effortless — and delicious.

Reader favorites: Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil, Shrimp Coconut Curry, Cajun Lemon Butter Shrimp and Polenta, Creamy Seafood Chowder

  • mexican shrimp ceviche with tortilla chips, avocado, and tajin
    Mexican Shrimp Ceviche
  • salmon coconut curry in a large cast iron skillet
    Creamy Coconut Curry Salmon
  • a picture of a greek salmon salad with dill feta dressing, cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives, fresh herbs, feta garnish with a serving spoon on the side
    Greek Salmon Salad with Creamy Dill Feta Dressing
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    Shrimp Tacos (with Lime Slaw + Avocado Cotija Crema)
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    Creamy Lemon Shrimp Orzo (One-Dish, 30 Minutes)
  • sheet pan shrimp fajitas
    Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas with Jalapeño-Lime Ranch
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    Creamy Shrimp Salad
  • grilled shrimp salad with mixed greens, veggies, and a green onion vinaigrette
    Grilled Shrimp Salad With Green Onion Vinaigrette
  • This is a picture of a real crab kani salad served in a lettuce cup.
    Real Crab Kani Salad (Fresh, Crunchy & Better Than Takeout!)
  • soy ginger salmon served with roasted bok choy, garnished with cilantro, green onion, and sesame seeds
    Soy Ginger Salmon (Ready in 15 Minutes!)
  • 30 Minute Asian Shrimp and Noodle
    30-Minute Sheet Pan Shrimp and Noodles (Easy & Flavor-Packed)
  • this is a picture of a sushi bowl with pickled onions and radish, salmon, avocado and a green onion garnish with a side of spicy sriracho mayo
    30-Minute Salmon Sushi Bowls
  • This is a picture of Shrimp Coconut Curry with red bell peppers spooned over white rice. Garnished with black and white sesame seeds, cilantro leaves, and lime.
    30-Minute Shrimp Coconut Curry (Fast, Creamy & Weeknight-Perfect)
  • This is a picture of a green goddess salad with avocado, shrimp, and pickled onions.
    Green Goddess Salad With Shrimp
  • close up of simple oven baked salmon
    Easy Oven Baked Salmon
  • salmon tacos
    Roasted Salmon Tacos (with Crunchy Chili-Lime Slaw)
  • shrimp taco bowls
    Shrimp Taco Bowls with Chili Lime Crema
  • new england clam chowder in a dutch oven and bowl
    Easy New England Clam Chowder (Silky & Creamy)
  • sheet pan salmon with asparagus and tomatoes
    Greek Sheet Pan Salmon with Tzatziki
  • This is picture of shrimp, potatoes, corn, mushrooms, and sausage roasted on a sheet pan with a side of remoulade for a Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil dinner idea.
    Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil
  • manhattan clam chowder
    Cauliflower Manhattan Clam Chowder (Light, Bright & Potato-Free!)
  • This is a bowl of shrimp and okra gumbo.
    Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
  • bowls of seafood chowder and someone holding a piece of crusty bread
    Creamy Seafood Chowder (With Shrimp, Scallops, and Clams)
  • cheeseburger egg rolls garnished with a dipping sauce
    15 Fun Dinner Ideas for Busy Nights (Easy, Comforting & Family-Approved)
  • Tuna Salad
    Savory Tuna Salad (with Capers, Lemon & Dill)
  • This is a bowl of shrimp and polenta for a fall dinner recipe roundup.
    Cajun Lemon Butter Shrimp and Polenta (Just 30-Minutes!)
  • Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp, Bacon, Kale, and Tomatoes
    Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp and Bacon
  • pasta alla genovese - an onion and beef ragù served on a plate from a dutch oven, garnished with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs - a fall dinner recipe idea
    15 Fall Dinner Ideas
  • sheet pan shrimp fajitas
    30-Minute Meals
  • This is a piece of mongolian beef picked up by chopsticks. Perfect for a fall dinner.
    Winter Dinner Recipes
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    Gluten-Free Gumbo
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I’m Ruth aka Rufus, your resident pot stirrer and comfort-food enthusiast.

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A Little Something Sweet

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    Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
  • banana muffins with chocolate chips
    Banana Nut Chocolate Chip Muffins (For When the Kids Forget the Bananas)
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    Double Chocolate Chip Bread (Moist & Fudgy)
  • chocolate tart garnished with flaky sea salt and chocolate shavings
    Oreo Crust Chocolate Tart

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