45 Simple Seafood Suppers for Dinner Tonight

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.

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.

Recipe: Grilled Scallop-and-Mango Salad

Light scallops meet tropical, fruity mango in this summertime salad meant for beachside dining.

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.

Recipe: Shrimp Boil Vegetable Bowls

Channel the spirit of a shrimp boil with these simple weeknight dinner bowls.

Recipe: Shrimp and Bacon Salad Sliders

Shrimp and bacon? This unlikely combination may just be our new go-to party dish.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Recipe: Israeli Couscous and Shrimp

Be sure to toast your Israeli couscous before boiling to achieve a golden-brown color and fuller flavors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Recipe: Shrimp Cakes

This new take on the crab cake will be a fan favorite at your summertime potluck cookout.

Recipe: Honey-Mustard Salmon with Vegetables

Top the salmon fillets with panko breadcrumbs for a salty, crunchy crust.

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.

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.

Recipe: Easy Catfish Tacos with Slaw

We’ll trade our tired ground beef for this flaky, succulent catfish any day.

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.

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.

Recipe: Fried Catfish Tacos

Don’t have time for a full fish fry? Whip up these easy fried catfish tacos.

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.

Recipe: Fried Delacata Catfish

Serve with charred lemons and, of course, a side of hush puppies.

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.

Recipe: Seared Scallops with Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce and Orzo

This quick recipe is a great use for your garden tomatoes and basil, and you can switch the orzo out for grits or rice if you’d like.

Recipe: Grilled Cajun Shrimp Kabobs with Sausage

With shrimp, sausage, and dynamic Cajun seasoning, these kabobs have a little bit of everything.

Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole

While Southerners love enjoying shrimp and grits for breakfast, this family-style casserole is a great weeknight dinner fix.

Recipe: Crawfish Étouffée

Seriously dress up the humble crawfish in this hearty stew that’ll feed a crowd.

Recipe: Chicken-and-Shrimp Kebabs with Summer Vegetables and Basil OilPeppers, zucchini, and onions make these fun summer kebabs burst with flavor, while the chicken and shrimp combo gives you a variety of delicious tastes.

Recipe: Tortilla-Crusted Tilapia with Citrus Slaw and Chipotle Tartar Sauce

Super-light, flaky tilapia gets a textured makeover with a crispy tortilla chip crust.

Recipe: Foil-Pack Clams with White Wine and Herbs

Who said seafood dinners have to be elaborate? Simply toss everything in a foil pack and you’re good to go. It doesn’t get much easier than this.

Recipe: Mini Shrimp Rolls

How cute are these miniature shrimp rolls? We may just prefer these to the classic lobster roll.

Recipe: Sausage-and-Shrimp Pizzas with Spinach-Basil Pesto

Dress up the classic pizza recipe with a pesto sauce base and light shrimp to make a new summertime favorite.

Recipe: Crawfish Cakes

If you don’t want to dedicate the time or energy to making a whole crawfish boil, try these perfectly portioned Crawfish Cakes.

Recipe: Crawfish Boil

Make the most of the season with a festive crawfish boil. Invite all your friends, family, and neighbors—nobody will want to miss this feast.

Recipe: Beach ShrimpBake the ingredients all together in a dish for easy clean-up and a yummy sauce too. Serve with toasty French bread to sop it up!

Recipe: Shrimp Po’boysThis New Orleans-inspired dish wraps crunchy fish fillets, a zesty Creole spread, and French bread into a mouth-watering meal for your crowd.

Recipe: Grilled Triggerfish with Potato SaladThe fresher, the better when it comes to this seafood dish. Meaty, freshly-caught triggerfish is the way to go.

Recipe: Grilled Clambake Foil Packets with Herb Butter 

Toss these foil packets on the grill and you’re all set up for a summertime cookout.