60+ Seafood Recipes to Get You Through the Lenten Season and Beyond (2024)

Updated on 4/12/2019 at 9:50 PM

Baked Lemon Salmon With Creamy Dill Sauce

Shrimp Scampi

You won't find a recipe much faster (or easier) than Shrimp Scampi; if you start with prepeeled shrimp, it can come together in as little as 15 minutes.

Moules à la Marinière

Coconut Shrimp

Sometimes it's fun to make a meal out of an appetizer instead of a main dish, like with this Coconut Shrimp. Just add a simple salad or some roasted vegetables to round it out.

Salmon With Crispy Cabbage and Kale

Buffalo Shrimp Skewers

Served with a blue-cheese dipping sauce and a green salad (or plenty of celery), these Buffalo Shrimp Skewers aren't just for game day.

Seared Scallops With Parsnip Puree

Boxty With Salmon

For breakfast (or breakfast for dinner), you can do no better than Irish potato pancakes topped with smoked salmon, thanks to this Boxty With Salmon recipe.

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Shrimp

Grilled Fish Tacos With Cucumber-Mango-Mint Salsa

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Make sure you have plenty of sliced baguette to serve with this Garlic Butter Shrimp; you'll want to mop up every last drop of the rich sauce.

Shrimp co*cktail

Served with three sauces (co*cktail, BBQ, and peanut), Shrimp co*cktail is one appetizer you'll be tempted to make an entire meal out of.

Grilled Fish Tacos With Cabbage Slaw and Avocado

Salmon Cakes

Looking for something delicious and easy to make? Add these simple Salmon Cakes to the menu and serve with sour cream.

Garlic-Soy Shrimp

You won't believe how simple Garlic-Soy Shrimp dish is; it only requires six ingredients, including white rice to serve it with.

Cod With Asparagus En Papillote

The fancy French name of this baked cod dish, Cod With Asparagus En Papillote, might make you assume that it's tricky to make, but that couldn't be further from the case.

Blini Pizza

Treat yourself to a few slices of Blini Pizza, which scales the classic appetizer into a lower-fuss, large-format dish.

Shrimp Zucchini Pasta Puttanesca

Halibut Crudo With Lemon Oil

Baked Shrimp With Olive Oil and Herbs

Lime-Leaf-Steamed Mussels

Served with a loaf of baguette and a simple green salad (if you're feeling fancy), Lime-Leaf-Steamed Mussels are the perfect weeknight meal.

Pan-Seared Salmon With Arugula, Zucchini, and Asparagus

Roasted Branzino With Lemon and Herbs

Cream Cheese, Lox, and Wasabi Sandwich

Slow-Cooker Seafood Stew

Shrimp, scallops, and crab cook together with potatoes and tomatoes for a hearty Slow-Cooker Seafood Stew.

Salmon en Papillote With Cherry Tomatoes and Fennel

Salmon and Asparagus

For a traditional and delicious meal, try this light Salmon and Asparagus dinner.

Brown Rice and Tuna Sushi Bowl

Frugal California-roll-lovers, rejoice: you can still enjoy the flavors of takeout sushi without breaking the bank, thanks to this Brown Rice and Tuna Sushi Bowl. Mixed greens and brown rice combine with juicy oranges, protein-packed albacore tuna, and fresh grape tomatoes in one healthy, refreshing meal.

Lemon Butter Shrimp

Combine zesty and rich flavors all in one to create this Lemon Butter Shrimp.

Soba Noodle Stir-Fry With Salmon and Edamame

Easy Scallop Paella

Greek Salmon Salad

Give your salad new flavors with the help of this Greek Salmon Salad recipe.

Slow-Cooker Cajun Corn and Shrimp Chowder

Mexican Grilled Salmon Salad With Avocado Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing

Buttered Scallops

Sauté up this Buttered Scallop dish in less than 20 minutes for your next seafood-inspired meal.

Asian Salmon Kebabs With Pineapple, Red Onion, and Zucchini

Grilled Salmon Tacos With Avocado Salsa

Slow-Cooker Low Country Boil

If you are observing Lent, you can simply take out the sausage and make this Slow-Cooker Low Country Boil recipe. Bonus: using a slow-cooker liner helps keep cleanup a breeze.

Gwyneth Paltrow's Seafood Salad

Eat like Gwyneth Paltrow by creating this seamless Seafood Salad, made affordable with ingredients from Trader Joe's.

Garlic Herb Oven-Baked Paleo Cod Cakes

Slow-Cooker Coconut Rice and Mango Shrimp

This Slow-Cooker Coconut Rice and Mango Shrimp recipe only calls for a handful of ingredients yet sounds so exotic. The best part is it comes together in one hour in the slow cooker.

Tuna Nicoise Pasta Salad

Combine a can of tuna over a bed of pasta and deviled eggs to create this Tuna Nicoise Pasta Salad. Easy as that!

Teriyaki Salmon

Bring out the bold taste of salmon and the rich flavor of teriyaki with this Teriyaki Salmon dish.

Slow-Cooker Spicy Gumbo

Andouille sausage gives this Slow-Cooker Spicy Gumbo heat, but if you're abstaining from meat during Lent, sub other hearty fish like oysters, clams, and crab claws. You can then add a little more Cajun seasoning to amp up the flavor.

Shrimp Fajitas in Foil

Never pass up fajitas! These Shrimp Fajitas in Foil are easy to make and easy to clean up! A win-win for everyone.

Spiralized Sushi Bowl With Salmon Sashimi and Ginger-Miso Dressing

One-Pan Parmesan Salmon With Broccoli

Grilled Vegetable and Salmon Salad

Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Paleo Tuna Green Chile Zoodle Casserole

Slow-Cooker Crab Dip

Packed with umami ingredients giving it a rich, savory taste, this Slow-Cooker Crab Dip will be pretty difficult to stray from.

Low-Carb Paleo Salmon Cakes

Slow-Cooker Clam Chowder

Canned clams and oysters make this Slow-Cooker Clam Chowder easy to prepare in a slow cooker with little fuss.

Lemon-Herb Salmon and Zucchini

With tangy lemon and moist salmon, this Lemon-Herb Salmon and Zucchini dish pairs all the best flavors for your taste buds.

Slow-Cooker Chili-Lime Shrimp and Rice Bowl

Garlic Shrimp With Quinoa

Turn this Garlic Shrimp With Quinoa dish into a big bowl and add as many veggies and herbs as you want.

Quinoa Shrimp Fried Rice

Panko-Crusted Fish

If you're looking for an easy dinner with maximum protein and minimum prep time, try this Panko-Crusted Fish recipe. It only takes 20 minutes to make and packs a whopping 36 grams of protein per serving. Hello, new favorite post-gym dinner!

Honey-Garlic-Thyme Salmon Baked in Foil

Fish Tacos With Greek Yogurt Crema

Get ready for your taste buds to go bonkers, because this healthy Fish Tacos With Greek Yogurt Crema recipe is chock-full of flavor. The white fish is seasoned with paprika and cumin, a combo that packs a powerful punch, while the tacos are topped with sweet mango salsa, Greek yogurt crema, and sliced avocado.

Slow-Roasted Cod With Glazed Acorn Squash

Lemon Orzo Shrimp

If you want to blow your dinner guests away with all-new flavors, whip up this Lemon Orzo Shrimp and prepare to have them asking for seconds.

Slow-Cooker Garlic-Butter Shrimp and Quinoa