22 Amazing Seafood Dinners in 30 Minutes or Less (2024)

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Recipe and photo credit: Savory Experiments

Maryland Crab Cakes

This Maryland crab cake recipe is made with jumbo lump crab meat with little filler, plus secrets to making the best crab cakes ever!

Get the recipe: Maryland Crab Cakes

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Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers

These garlic butter shrimp skewers are quickly cooked on your griddle until sweet and buttery. They're an easy camping or weeknight meal that's ready in just 20 minutes.

Get the recipe: Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers

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Recipe and photo credit: A Tasty Kitchen

Spicy New Zealand Mussels

Spicy New Zealand Mussels, a delicious dish using green lipped NZ mussels with a hint of Thai flavours.

Get the recipe: Spicy New Zealand Mussels

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Recipe and photo credit: The Healthful Ideas

Shrimp Salad Sandwich

This shrimp salad sandwich is packed with flavor, easy to make, and perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Get the recipe: Shrimp Salad Sandwich

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Recipe and photo credit: xoxo Bella

Sheet Pan Crab Legs

This sheet pan crab legs recipe is easy to cook. These baked crab legs are ideal for any special occasion as an appetizer or main dish.

Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Crab Legs

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Recipe and photo credit: Nibble and Dime

Easy Pan Seared Shrimp

This easy recipe for pan seared shrimp can be made in only 10 minutes! The cold-start cooking method will give perfect results every time - you’ll get tender shrimp without risk of overcooking!

Get the recipe: Easy Pan Seared Shrimp

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Citrus Scallop Skewers

A quick bath in an orange, oil, and Aleppo pepper marinade turns these easy scallop skewers into a restaurant-quality meal.

Get the recipe: Citrus Scallop Skewers

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Recipe and photo credit: xoxo Bella

Easy General Tso Shrimp Stir Fry

General Tso shrimp is an easy Chinese shrimp dish which you can rustle up in less than 30 minutes with flavors that are better than takeout!

Get the recipe: Easy General Tso Shrimp Stir Fry

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Recipe and photo credit: Homemade Heather

Bacon Wrapped Baked Lobster Tails

Indulge in the succulent flavors of bacon wrapped baked lobster tails! Perfect for seafood lovers looking for a decadent meal.

Get the recipe: Bacon Wrapped Lobster Tails

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Recipe and photo credit: Valerie's Kitchen

Shrimp Caesar Salad

This restaurant-quality shrimp Caesar salad is made with oven roasted shrimp, homemade croutons, and a made from scratch Caesar dressing.

Get the recipe: Shrimp Caesar Salad

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Recipe and photo credit: The Petite Cook

Linguine alle Vongole - Clam Linguine

Linguine alle vongole is one of the most popular Italian seafood recipes. Learn how to make this restaurant-worthy dish in just 10 minutes!

Get the recipe: Clam Linguine

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Recipe and photo credit: Mae's Menu

Sweet and Sour Shrimp Stir-Fry

Enjoy the flavors of takeout without all the heft, sodium, and processed sugar with this sweet and sour shrimp recipe!

Get the recipe: Sweet and Sour Shrimp Stir-Fry

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Recipe and photo credit: The Foodolic

Creamy Seafood Chowder

Creamy seafood chowder is a grown-up version; it features a base of wine-infused cream with saffron, clams, mussel meat, Salicornia salt, and prawn.

Get the recipe: Creamy Seafood Chowder

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Recipe and photo credit: The Healthful Ideas

Creamy Tomato Shrimp Pasta

This creamy tomato shrimp pasta is hearty, delicious, and packed with flavor! It comes together in just 30 minutes and it’s always a hit.

Get the recipe: Creamy Tomato Shrimp Pasta

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Recipe and photo credit: Organically Addison

Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter

This lobster tail recipe is quick, easy and so flavorful! The lobster meat is juicy, flavorful and buttery. Great for any occasion!

Get the recipe: Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter

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Recipe and photo credit: CopyKat Recipes

Baked Scallops with Ritz Crackers

Baked scallops with Ritz crackers are simply incredible! Get the easy recipe and learn how to bake scallops with a buttery cracker topping.

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Recipe and photo credit: Flavorful Eats

Harissa Shrimp Skillet

Harissa Shrimp Skillet is a delectable one-pan recipe made with succulent shrimp sauteed with fresh garlic and onion in butter, spicy harissa and fresh herbs! This shrimp is perfect for tacos, over rice, or right out of the pan with a loaf of crusty bread!

Get the recipe: Harissa Shrimp Skillet

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Recipe and photo credit: Savory Experiments

Snow Crab Legs Three Ways

Snow crab legs are easy to make and take so little time -- they can elevate a casual gathering and are perfect for a special occasion!

Get the recipe: Snow Crab Legs Three Ways

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Recipe and photo credit: The Heirloom Pantry

Uni Pasta (Sea Urchin Cacio e Pepe)

Uni Pasta (Sea Urchin Cacio e Pepe) is a rich and creamy twist on traditional cacio e pepe. This uni pasta recipe features cheesy noodles, buttery sea urchin, and strips of salty nori (seaweed).

Get the recipe: Uni Pasta

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Recipe and photo credit: Life as a Strawberry

30 Minute Hoisin Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

These hoisin shrimp lettuce wraps are full of flavor and ready in under 30 minutes. A perfect quick, healthy weeknight dinner!

Get the recipe: Hoisin Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

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Recipe and photo credit: Gypsy Plate

Scallop Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

This scallop pasta with cherry tomatoes is super easy to make and on your table in just 20 minutes.

Get the recipe: Scallop Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

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Recipe and photo credit: Chew Out Loud

15-Minute Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi

This super quick version of Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi takes just 15 minutes and a handful of ingredients to pull off. A healthy, succulent weeknight meal.

Get the recipe: 15-Minute Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi