20 Seafood Recipes to Make Every Meal Feel Like a Getaway

When you want to escape the usual dinner routine, seafood is the answer. These 20 recipes bring a taste of the coast to your table with dishes that are light, satisfying, and packed with flavor. Think garlic butter shrimp, lemony salmon, and seafood pastas that melt in your mouth. Whether you’re cooking for family or just treating yourself, these recipes turn any meal into a mini vacation—no plane ticket required.

Salmon on the Blackstone Griddle

Make perfectly cooked salmon on the Blackstone Griddle in no time at all! It's a quick and easy healthy recipe, perfect for lunch or dinner. This Blackstone salmon recipe is super flavorful and you'll love the crispy skin!
Get the Recipe: Salmon on the Blackstone Griddle

Blackened Walleye Recipe

Blackened Walleye on a white plate with parsley and a fork. — Blackened Walleye Recipe. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Blackened Walleye recipe is easy and delicious. Make tender and fluffy walleye in less than 10 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Blackened Walleye Recipe

Lemon Garlic Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle

Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle is incredibly easy to make! Done in less than 5 minutes, you'll love this lemon garlic shrimp recipe!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Garlic Shrimp on the Blackstone Griddle

Air Fryer Frozen Salmon

Air Fryer Salmon on a white plate with sugar snap peas and green onions. — Air Fryer Frozen Salmon. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Making Air Fryer Frozen Salmon is one of the easiest ways to make salmon. No need to defrost it! These frozen salmon filets come out delicious every time. Ready in less than 15 minutes and basted with my homemade teriyaki sauce.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Frozen Salmon

Broiled Walleye

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

Beer Battered Cod

This beer batter cod is amazingly crisp on the outside yet juicy and flaky on the inside. It is quick to make and tastes even better than your local fish fry.
Get the Recipe: Beer Battered Cod

Crab Rangoon Pizza

My crab rangoon pizza features juicy crab and melty cheese topped with crispy wonton strips. If you can't decide on pizza or Chinese food, you can have both with this easy recipe.
Get the Recipe: Crab Rangoon Pizza

Mediterranean Tuna Orzo Salad

A bowl of Mediterranean-style salad with orzo, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, red peppers, tuna, and a lemon wedge, garnished with basil. — Mediterranean Tuna Orzo Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Whip up a quick and tasty Mediterranean tuna orzo salad for a weeknight dinner. This recipe is ideal for a healthy meal that’s ready fast.
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Tuna Orzo Salad

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

Authentic Shrimp Fried Rice (Better Than Takeout!)

Bowl of shrimp fried rice with vegetables, accompanied by a small dish of chili sauce, on a table with a blue checkered cloth. — Authentic Shrimp Fried Rice (Better Than Takeout!). Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

This authentic shrimp fried rice is made with leftover rice and stir-fried with eggs, mixed vegetables, and shrimp.
Get the Recipe: Authentic Shrimp Fried Rice (Better Than Takeout!)

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

Quick and Easy Salmon and Summer Squash

When the weather is hot and you're craving a light and refreshing meal, our Salmon and Summer Squash recipe has got you covered. In just a matter of minutes, you can have a delicious and healthy dish on the table that showcases the vibrant flavors of salmon and seasonal summer squash.
Get the Recipe: Quick and Easy Salmon and Summer Squash

Easy Hibachi Salmon Recipe -Japanese Steakhouse Style

Flavorful hibachi-style salmon on a plate with vegetables and lemon slices. — Easy Hibachi Salmon Recipe -Japanese Steakhouse Style. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

The combination of soy sauce, mirin, ginger, and garlic in the Hibachi salmon recipe creates a balance of savory and umami flavors.
Get the Recipe: Easy Hibachi Salmon Recipe -Japanese Steakhouse Style

Crispy Air Fryer Cod

Close up of crispy coating on air fryer cod. — Crispy Air Fryer Cod. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Crispy Crunchy Fried Cod that's NOT Deep Fried?? It can be done!! In the air fryer!!
Get the Recipe: Crispy Air Fryer Cod

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

Salmon and Asparagus Quiche

Flaky pastry, tender salmon, and crisp asparagus come together in this quiche that’s both comforting and elegant. Salmon and Asparagus Quiche brings a touch of sophistication to brunch, but it’s easy enough to enjoy while staying cozy at home. It's the perfect dish for a lazy Sunday morning.
Get the Recipe: Salmon and Asparagus Quiche

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

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 And Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe (Quick & Tasty)

A dish of stir-fried shrimp and cabbage on a black plate with chopsticks on the side. — Shrimp And Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe (Quick & Tasty). Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

This simple shrimp and cabbage stir fry recipe combines succulent shrimp, crisp cabbage, and delicious sauces that burst with flavors.
Get the Recipe: Shrimp And Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe (Quick & Tasty)

Salmon Lemon Herb Butter Sauce

Two salmon fillets with lemon sauce on a white plate. — Salmon Lemon Herb Butter Sauce. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

It's all about the sauce! Sweet, mild, and flaky salmon tastes so amazing with this NO-FAIL lemon butter, and herb sauce!
Get the Recipe: Salmon Lemon Herb Butter Sauce