20 Seafood Dishes You Won’t Believe Aren’t From a Restaurant

Forget the overpriced seafood joints! These 20 incredible recipes are so good, they’ll make you question why you ever went out to eat!

Salmon on the Blackstone Griddle

Cook perfectly crispy salmon on the Blackstone Griddle in no time! This quick and easy recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner, packed with flavor and a deliciously crispy skin.
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Sesame Salmon Bowl

Sesame Salmon Bowls are a tasty, healthy dinner option that you can whip up in under 15 minutes. The sesame dressing adds a delightful nutty flavor to the meal.
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Baked Lemon Butter Fish

Baked butter fish on a plate with green beans. — Baked Lemon Butter Fish. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Try this simple baked lemon butter fish recipe. Enjoy tender, succulent white fish fillets cooked in a zesty lemon butter sauce.
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle

Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle is a breeze to make! Ready in under 5 minutes, this lemon garlic shrimp recipe is sure to impress!
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Seafood Pasta Salad

This seafood pasta salad is the ultimate summer dish! With shrimp, crab, and pasta tossed in a creamy, flavorful dressing, it's refreshingly light and delicious.
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Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

A bowl of pasta with shrimp and tomatoes. — Shrimp and Tomato Pasta. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

This shrimp tomato pasta is a seafood lover’s dream! Easy to make and bursting with flavor, it comes together quickly with simple ingredients and no fuss.
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Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon

This Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon is a winner every time! With just 2 ingredients, it's deliciously flaky and ready in under 15 minutes.
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Thai Fish Cakes

Thai Fish Cakes, or Tod Mun Pla, burst with vibrant flavors from Thai curry paste, cilantro, and fish sauce.
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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 is ideal for busy weeknights! Ready in under 25 minutes, it features perfectly flaky salmon and tasty asparagus for a quick and easy dinner.
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Air Fryer Cod

Discover how to make air fryer cod with this simple recipe using lemon and basic spices. Enjoy a tender, delicate, and delicious cod dinner in under 20 minutes!
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Air Fryer Panko Shrimp

For a tasty and healthy appetizer or main course ready in minutes, try air fryer panko shrimp. It's a quick and delicious option that doesn’t disappoint!
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General Tso Shrimp

General Tso shrimp is a speedy, easy copycat Chinese takeout dish that tastes just like the real deal. Made in one skillet in just 10 minutes, with that sweet and slightly spicy sticky sauce you crave—no need to order out anymore!
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Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Making Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon is a breeze with just 2 ingredients! The air fryer cooks the salmon fillets quickly and perfectly every time.
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Tuna Stuffed Avocados

A glass bowl of tuna salad with pickles and multiple avocados stuffed with the salad around it. — Tuna Stuffed Avocados. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Stay full longer with these tuna-stuffed avocados! This flavorful combo of tuna and avocado is the perfect high-protein snack or delicious appetizer.
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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: This quick and easy recipe features sautéed shrimp ready in just 15 minutes.
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Cajun Seafood Rice Casserole

Shrimp and rice in a skillet. — Cajun Seafood Rice Casserole. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Cajun Seafood Rice Casserole is bursting with bold flavors and cozy warmth. It's a spicy, filling dish that satisfies and delights.
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Grilled Rockfish Tacos

Grilled rockfish tacos are ideal for summer grilling! Enjoy cedar plank-grilled rockfish topped with quick pickled slaw, red pepper mango salsa, and spicy avocado dressing.
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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, and indulgent brunch recipe that's gluten-free. It’s the perfect way to start a dreamy Sunday morning!
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Healthy Seafood Chowder

A bowl of seafood chowder with a spoon being held above it. — Healthy Seafood Chowder. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

This lightened-up seafood chowder is full of flavor and packed with healthy ingredients like peppers, sweet potatoes, corn, scallops, and tilapia. It’s creamy and satisfying, yet light and fresh.
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Scandinavian Sardine Sandwiches

A white plate with an open-faced sandwich topped with lettuce, sardines, sliced hard-boiled eggs, red onions, and lemon. — Scandinavian Sardine Sandwiches. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

This traditional Scandinavian sandwich is high in protein and nutrient-packed, and features flavorful ingredients like sardines, eggs, red onion, and a creamy sauce.
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