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50 delicious Seafood recipes

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October 5, 2021
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50 delicious Seafood recipes

Between grilled salmon, shrimp and grits, clam bakes, and so much more, seafood offers limitless opportunities for delicious meals. Unfortunately for all of us fish-and-chips fans, though, it has also developed a reputation for being notoriously difficult to cook.

The fear of cooking fish has become so commonplace, it's been talked about in The New York Times, Eater, and The Ringer, among others. If you're one of the many people daunted by seafood's finicky storage requirements, special cooking tools, and variety of safe internal temperatures to pay attention to, you're not alone. It's all too easy to throw up your hands in defeat and simply head to your nearest restaurant for a plate of coconut shrimp or seared scallops.

But there's no need to wait for your next dinner out to enjoy your favorite seafood dish. Stacker compiled a list of 50 delicious seafood recipes from Allrecipes perfect for any occasion, and easy enough to help most home cooks overcome that fear of fish. Keep reading for fresh ideas on seafood prep, from frying and fishing to poaching, along with inventive ideas for patties, glazes, and breading.

Chef John's Salmon Cakes

- Rating: 4.6/5 (274 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Garlicky Appetizer Shrimp Scampi

- Rating: 4.7/5 (182 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 6 minutes
- Total time: 21 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Grilled Fish Steaks

- Rating: 4.7/5 (535 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Mussels Mariniere

- Rating: 4.6/5 (135 reviews)
- Prep time: 35 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Chef John's Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon

- Rating: 4.4/5 (106 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 fillets
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Rockin' Oysters Rockefeller

- Rating: 4.8/5 (168 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 60 minutes
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here

Coconut Shrimp I

- Rating: 4.8/5 (2,007 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Additional time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 60 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Sesame Seared Tuna

- Rating: 4.7/5 (537 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 steaks
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Dinah's Baked Scallops

- Rating: 4.4/5 (258 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Easy Bake Fish

- Rating: 4.2/5 (316 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Seared Scallops with Jalapeno Vinaigrette

- Rating: 4.6/5 (183 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Hudson's Baked Tilapia with Dill Sauce

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,163 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Scott Ure's Clams And Garlic

- Rating: 4.8/5 (437 reviews)
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Drunken Shrimp

- Rating: 4.4/5 (113 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Herbed Shrimp Scampi in a Pouch

- Rating: 4.3/5 (15 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls

- Rating: 4.7/5 (763 reviews)
- Prep time: 45 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 spring rolls
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Grilled Salmon I

- Rating: 4.8/5 (5,583 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 16 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours
- Total time: 2 hours 31 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Miso Soup

- Rating: 4.7/5 (498 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Salmon Patties I

- Rating: 4.6/5 (924 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Marinated Tuna Steak

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,223 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 11 minutes
- Additional time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 51 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Good New Orleans Creole Gumbo

- Rating: 4.9/5 (1,284 reviews)
- Prep time: 1 hour
- Cook time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Total time: 3 hours 40 minutes
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 20 servings
- Number of ingredients: 24
- Read more about the recipe here

Garlic Shrimp Pasta Bake

- Rating: 4.8/5 (205 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here

Grandma's Famous Salmon Cakes

- Rating: 4.4/5 (427 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Perfect Ten Baked Cod

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,170 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Maple Salmon

- Rating: 4.7/5 (5,779 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Additional time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 60 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Old Charleston Style Shrimp and Grits

- Rating: 4.9/5 (1,183 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- Total time: 75 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 20
- Read more about the recipe here

Easy Tuna Patties

- Rating: 4.6/5 (609 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Unbelievable Fish Batter

- Rating: 4.2/5 (583 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 2 1/4 cups
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Chef John's Fresh Salmon Cakes

- Rating: 4.8/5 (380 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 salmon cakes
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Baked Salmon Fillets Dijon

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,548 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks

- Rating: 4.6/5 (847 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 12 minutes
- Total time: 17 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

New Orleans Barbeque Shrimp

- Rating: 4.6/5 (190 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

Pan-Seared Tilapia

- Rating: 4.7/5 (821 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 8 minutes
- Total time: 18 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

The Best Thai Coconut Soup

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,677 reviews)
- Prep time: 35 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 65 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

Easy Garlic-Lemon Scallops

- Rating: 4.6/5 (652 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

My Best Clam Chowder

- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,556 reviews)
- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Ahi Poke Basic

- Rating: 4.5/5 (185 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours
- Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 to 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Easy Paella

- Rating: 4.6/5 (650 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 60 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here

Super Simple Salmon

- Rating: 4.7/5 (647 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 fillets
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Southern Fried Catfish

- Rating: 4.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Cedar Planked Salmon

- Rating: 4.9/5 (859 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Dave's Low Country Boil

- Rating: 4.8/5 (541 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 60 minutes
- Servings: 15
- Yield: 15 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Fish in Foil

- Rating: 4.4/5 (427 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano)

- Rating: 4.9/5 (248 reviews)
- Prep time: 45 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Classic Fish and Chips

- Rating: 4.2/5 (351 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Additional time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Grilled Sea Bass

- Rating: 4.7/5 (416 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Grilled Cod

- Rating: 4.6/5 (206 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Spicy Grilled Shrimp

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,145 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 6 minutes
- Total time: 21 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Heavenly Halibut

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,158 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Simple Garlic Shrimp

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,592 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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