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50 Quick and Easy Seafood Suppers

50 Quick and Easy Seafood Suppers

April 30, 2010

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Your family will love the fresh flavors of shrimp tacos, fish po’boys, grilled salmon, and more. Whip up one of these recipes for dinner tonight. Enjoying seafood for dinner can be quick and simple. These easy seafood recipes make mealtimes a breeze and have you out of the kitchen and enjoying delicious seafood in a snap. Our Creamy Rice with Scallops only needs 10 minutes in the oven, and Poached Salmon can be ready in the same amount of time. The Fish Fry will take you twice as long, which is still only 20 minutes. And both Fresh Salmon Cakes with Buttermilk Dressing and Foil-Pack Clams with White wine and Herbs can be ready in under half an hour. So enjoy all these easy seafood recipes and see how quick fixing a delicious supper can be.

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Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges

Photo: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges

Here's the delicious proof that you can serve a complete, no-mess fish dinner in less than 25 minutes. This recipe only uses one pan, so cleanup is a breeze. Just pile everything on your sheet pan and follow our instructions for perfectly broiled fish that will be on the table in no time.

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Skillet Orzo with Fish and Herbs

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Recipe: Skillet Orzo with Fish and Herbs

Cod serves as the main event in this comforting weeknight dinner.

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Easy Grilled Salmon

Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Recipe: Easy Grilled Salmon

This protein-rich meal is ready in just 15 minutes.

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Fish Tacos and Topping Bar

Greg DuPree

Recipe: Fish Tacos and Topping Bar

These delicious fish tacos are topped with Asian slaw and quick chipotle cream to create a savory meal.

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Fish Fry

Caitlin Bensel

Recipe: Fish Fry

Our classic fish fry recipe will not disappoint. It’s savory and spicy with a crispy finish.

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Grilled Salmon Panzanella

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Grilled Salmon Panzanella

This light and fresh salmon salad will have you dreaming of summer days.

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Honey-Mustard Baked Salmon With Vegetables

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Honey-Mustard Baked Salmon With Vegetables

This flavorful salmon is coated in tangy honey mustard and topped with panko breadcrumbs.

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Fresh Salmon Cakes with Buttermilk Dressing

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Fresh Salmon Cakes with Buttermilk Dressing

With a crispy coating and a creamy buttermilk dressing, there’s nothing not to love about these Salmon Cakes.

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Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemony Greens and Grains

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemony Greens and Grains

This hearty 30-minute supper will be added to your weeknight meal rotation.

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Dao Family Crawfish Boil

Recipe: Dao Family Crawfish Boil

Not your typical crawfish boil, this Vietnamese-Cajun crawfish has unexpected citrus nodes.

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Simple Salmon Croquettes

William Dickey / Styling Buffy Hargett / Food Styling Angela Sellersc

Recipe: Simple Salmon Croquettes

These easy and delicious Salmon Croquettes are versatile enough to serve for dinner or as a bite-sized appetizer.

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Citrus-Salmon Salad

Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Citrus-Salmon Salad

Slow-cooked salmon perfectly complements this fresh summery salad.

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Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts Recipe

This hearty and savory teriyaki meal comes together in one bowl to create a filling meal.

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Molasses-Soy Glazed Salmon and Vegetables Recipe

Photo: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food styling: Karen Rankin

Recipe: Molasses-Soy Glazed Salmon and Vegetables Recipe

Pair this tangy salmon with brown rice and sauteed vegetables.

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Poached Salmon Salad with Pickle Snap Peas Recipe

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Poached Salmon Salad with Pickle Snap Peas Recipe

Instead of grilling or cooking salmon in the oven, try this tasty poaching technique to add incredible flavor to your salad dish.

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Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

Recipe: Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

The Air Fryer makes these poppable shrimp, light and crispy.

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Shrimp, Sausage, and Black Bean Pasta Recipe

Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Shrimp, Sausage, and Black Bean Pasta Recipe

Add a little cajun flavor to your weeknight meals with this sausage and black bean pasta dish.

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Shrimp Étouffée

Recipe: Shrimp Étouffée

Serve this Louisiana classic dish over a bed of warm white rice.

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Shrimp-Stuffed Mirlitons

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Shrimp-Stuffed Mirlitons

Cozy on up to this comforting Shrimp-Stuffed Mirlitons dish during the cold winter months.

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Shrimp Fajita Bowl

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Shrimp Fajita Bowl

Skip the tortillas and make this tasty and filling Shrimp Fajita Bowl.

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Creamy Pesto-and-Shrimp Penne with Peas

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Creamy Pesto-and-Shrimp Penne with Peas

This creamy pasta dish comes together in just 25 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.

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Pasta with Shrimp and Tomato Cream Sauce

Caitlin Bensel

Recipe: Pasta with Shrimp and Tomato Cream Sauce

Fresh shrimp and bright cherry tomatoes make this tasty pasta dish.

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Sausage-and-Shrimp Pizzas with Spinach-Basil Pesto

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

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

Instead of ordering delivery, make these shrimp and pesto pizzas at home for a delicious twist on pizza night.

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Skillet Corn with Shrimp and Sausage

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Skillet Corn with Shrimp and Sausage

Break out your skillet and make this creamy and smoky dish.

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Shrimp Cakes

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Shrimp Cakes

Instead of crab cakes, change things up and make these crispy and tasty Shrimp Cakes.

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Shrimp Stir Fry with Bacon

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Shrimp Stir Fry with Bacon

Bacon makes every dish better which is why this Shrimp Stir Fry with Bacon is simply irresistible.

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Quick Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Quick Shrimp and Corn Chowder

This light chowder is made for springtime, medium-sized shrimp are best to use for this dish.

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Grilled Cajun Shrimp Kabobs with Sausage

Antonis Achilleos

Recipe: Grilled Cajun Shrimp Kabobs with Sausage

These grilled kabobs are perfect to make for a backyard gathering.

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Easy Shrimp Scampi with Basil

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Easy Shrimp Scampi with Basil

Our tried-and-true Shrimp Scampi recipe that’ll have guests begging for seconds.

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Shrimp and Grits Casserole

Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole

Embracing our Southern roots with this classic Shrimp and Grits Casserole.

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Israeli Couscous and Shrimp Recipe

Photo: Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Israeli Couscous and Shrimp Recipe

Shrimp and couscous come together to make this delicious weeknight dinner.

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50 Quick and Easy Seafood Suppers

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Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges

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Skillet Orzo with Fish and Herbs

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Easy Grilled Salmon

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Fish Tacos and Topping Bar

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Fish Fry

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Grilled Salmon Panzanella

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Honey-Mustard Baked Salmon With Vegetables

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Fresh Salmon Cakes with Buttermilk Dressing

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Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemony Greens and Grains

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Dao Family Crawfish Boil

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Simple Salmon Croquettes

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Citrus-Salmon Salad

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Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts Recipe

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Molasses-Soy Glazed Salmon and Vegetables Recipe

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Poached Salmon Salad with Pickle Snap Peas Recipe

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Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

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Shrimp, Sausage, and Black Bean Pasta Recipe

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Shrimp Étouffée

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Shrimp-Stuffed Mirlitons

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Shrimp Fajita Bowl

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Creamy Pesto-and-Shrimp Penne with Peas

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Pasta with Shrimp and Tomato Cream Sauce

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Sausage-and-Shrimp Pizzas with Spinach-Basil Pesto

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Skillet Corn with Shrimp and Sausage

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Shrimp Cakes

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Shrimp Stir Fry with Bacon