45 Simple Seafood Suppers for Dinner Tonight
Best-Ever Crab Cakes
Flavored with fresh herbs, lemon, and a hint of hot sauce, and coated with crunchy panko breadcrumbs, these crab cakes truly live up to their name.
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Crab Cakes with Creamy Fennel-and-Radish Slaw
Recipe: Crab Cakes with Creamy Fennel-and-Radish SlawSpringing for the jumbo lump crabmeat makes these crab cakes stick together well and makes sure you’ll get plenty of flavorful crab with every bite.
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Simple Salmon Croquettes
Recipes: Simple Salmon Croquettes
These salmon croquettes are oh-so-easy to whip up for a sophisticated weeknight dinner. Drizzle with lemon-caper cream for an all-star pairing.
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Grilled Scallop-and-Mango Salad
Recipe: Grilled Scallop-and-Mango Salad
Light scallops meet tropical, fruity mango in this summertime salad meant for beachside dining.
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Buttery Garlic Shrimp
Recipe: Buttery Garlic Shrimp
Nobody can resist shrimp that’s been basted in butter and garlic. Serve this easy shrimp as an appetizer or atop pasta or rice as a main course.
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Shrimp Boil Vegetable Bowls
Recipe: Shrimp Boil Vegetable Bowls
Channel the spirit of a shrimp boil with these simple weeknight dinner bowls.
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Shrimp and Bacon Salad Sliders
Recipe: Shrimp and Bacon Salad Sliders
Shrimp and bacon? This unlikely combination may just be our new go-to party dish.
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Fish Fry
Recipe: Fish Fry
The art of the Southern Fish Fry is one worth mastering. This simple meal is great for summer days spent with family and friends.
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Best-Ever Crab Cakes with Green Tomato Slaw
Recipe: Best-Ever Crab Cakes with Green Tomato Slaw
These "best-ever" crab cakes live up to their name. A green tomato slaw brings tang to these crab cakes, rounding out the dish.
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Molasses-Soy Glazed Salmon and Vegetables
Recipe: Molasses-Soy Glazed Salmon and Vegetables
Salmon is one of the easiest weeknight suppers, and this molasses-soy glaze is loaded with flavor. Cook with your favorite vegetables for a fuss-free dinner.
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Herbed Shrimp-and-Rice Salad
Recipe: Herbed Shrimp-and-Rice Salad
With only 15 minutes of prep time and a few ingredients, this balanced salad may be the easiest healthy dinner ever.
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Southern-Style Clam Bake
Recipe: Southern-Style Clam Bake
You can’t go wrong with a big pot of seafood, and this Southern-Style Clam Bake will feed the whole family.
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Shrimp Perloo
Recipe: Shrimp Perloo
This one-pot shrimp and rice dish serves 6, so it’s a great weeknight family dinner option. Plus, you’ll probably have leftovers to eat tomorrow!
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Chef Andy Little's Swordfish Steaks
Recipe: Chef Andy Little's Swordfish Steaks
Swap out the heavy red meat for a lighter, leaner Swordfish Steak. This elegant fish entrée will leave you feeling great and satisfied.
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Toasted Israeli Couscous and Shrimp
Recipe: Israeli Couscous and Shrimp
Be sure to toast your Israeli couscous before boiling to achieve a golden-brown color and fuller flavors.
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Gulf Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter
Recipe: Gulf Crab Cakes with Lemon Butter
We all know that the secret to great seafood is a generous splash of butter. You’ll want to make an extra batch of this bright lemon butter to keep around.
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Skillet Shrimp Chilaquiles
Recipe: Skillet Shrimp Chilaquiles
Reinvent taco night with this creative skillet seafood dish. If you’re feeling fancy, try your hand at making homemade corn tortillas.
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BBQ-Glazed Cedar-Plank Slamon
Recipe: BBQ-Glazed Cedar-Plank Salmon
We love to cook salmon on a cedar plank, as it imparts the ideal amount of smoke while not overpowering the fish’s light briny flavor.
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Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
Recipe: Shrimp and Okra Gumbo
There’s no better weeknight dinner solution than a big pot of gumbo. Serve this Louisiana seafood stew over rice for a hearty meal.
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Shrimp Cakes
Recipe: Shrimp Cakes
This new take on the crab cake will be a fan favorite at your summertime potluck cookout.
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Honey-Mustard Salmon with Vegetables
Recipe: Honey-Mustard Salmon with Vegetables
Top the salmon fillets with panko breadcrumbs for a salty, crunchy crust.
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Shrimp Stir Fry with Bacon
Recipe: Shrimp Stir Fry with Bacon
A quick stir fry is a great weeknight dinner solution, and this shrimp dish is full of flavor, with extra richness from added bacon.
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Salmon with Lemony Greens and Grains
Recipe: Salmon with Lemony Greens and Grains
It doesn’t get much easier than this. When pan-seared, salmon develops a beautiful golden crust that pairs well with bright citrusy greens and grains.
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Easy Catfish Tacos with Slaw
Recipe: Easy Catfish Tacos with Slaw
We’ll trade our tired ground beef for this flaky, succulent catfish any day.
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Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Recipe: Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Light salmon pairs well with salty soy sauce, and this teriyaki salmon takes the dish to a new level.
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Easy BBQ Shrimp
Recipe: Easy BBQ Shrimp
Running short on time? Throw some shrimp on the grill—it’s a faithful crowd pleaser and it’ll be ready in a flash.
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Fried Catfish Tacos
Recipe: Fried Catfish Tacos
Don’t have time for a full fish fry? Whip up these easy fried catfish tacos.
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Easy Shrimp Scampi with Basil
Recipe: Easy Shrimp Scampi with Basil
Really impress those dinner guests with an elegant pasta dish, like this shrimp scampi. It may look complicated, but it’s oh-so-easy to prepare.
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Fried Delacata Catfish
Recipe: Fried Delacata Catfish
Serve with charred lemons and, of course, a side of hush puppies.
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Quick Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Recipe: Quick Shrimp and Corn Chowder
Who said you can’t enjoy a nice, warm stew in the summer months? With corn and shrimp, this chowder is light enough to eat year-round.