Hooked on flavor: 25 must-try fish and seafood recipes

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If you love seafood, you’re going to be seriously hooked on these 25 mouthwatering fish and seafood dishes — like Miso Glazed Salmon and Camarones al Mojo de Ajo. They’re quick and easy to cook, and so delicious!

smoked salmon.
Smoked Salmon. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Miso Glazed Salmon

Miso salmon on a black plate with rice, sliced avocado, spinach and sesame seeds.
Miso Salmon. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Miso Glazed Salmon for Two is perfect for Valentine’s Day. It only has a few ingredients but is big on taste.
Grab the Recipe: Miso Glazed Salmon

Kerala Fish Curry

Kerala shrimp curry in an earthenware bowl.
Kerala Fish Curry. Photo credit: All Ways Delicioius.

Kerala Fish Curry combines flaky fish with a flavorful sauce made from earthy and fiery spices and rich coconut milk.
Grab the Recipe: Kerala Fish Curry

Szechuan Shrimp

Szechuan Shrimp in a pan with a serving spoon.
Szechuan Shrimp. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Spicy Szechuan Shrimp is one of my favorite Chinese dishes to make at home. It’s easy to make and delicious. Hot bean paste, chili oil, and Szechuan peppercorns give it a kick!
Grab the Recipe: Szechuan Shrimp

Smoked Salmon

smoked salmon.
Smoked Salmon. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Smoked Salmon is really easy to make, even if you’re brand new to smoking foods. This version is perfectly flaky, moist, and flavorful.
Grab the Recipe: Smoked Salmon

Blackened fish tacos

Blackened fish tacos in taco holders.
Blackened Fish Tacos. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos are fish taco perfection! Flaky seasoned fish in soft corn tortillas with a creamy cilantro lime sauce.
Grab the Recipe: Blackened fish tacos

Air Fryer Salmon

salmon on a plate with sauteed zucchini and a lemon wedge.
Air Fryer Salmon. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Salmon is super easy to make and the fish turns out perfectly flaky and moist. And it takes just 10 minutes to make!
Grab the Recipe: Air Fryer Salmon

Thai Fish Cakes

Thai fishcakes with prik nam pla.
Thai Fish Cakes. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Thai Fish Cakes or Tod Mun Pla are loaded with layers of intense flavors from Thai curry paste, cilantro, and fish sauce.
Grab the Recipe: Thai Fish Cakes

Camarones al Mojo de Ajo

Camarones al mojo de ajo in corn tortillas.
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Camarones al Mojo de Ajo is a classic Mexican garlic shrimp recipe. Plump shrimp are infused with garlic, spices, lime juice, & cilantro.
Grab the Recipe: Camarones al Mojo de Ajo

Cajun Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp and grits in a turquoise bowl garnished with scallions.
Shrimp and Grits. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Cajun Shrimp and Grits is spicy, satisfying comfort food. Creamy, buttery grits are topped with Cajun spiced shrimp.
Grab the Recipe: Cajun Shrimp and Grits

Smoked Salmon Dip

Smoked salon dip in a white bowl with crackers and veggies for dipping.
Smoked Salmon Dip. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Smoked Salmon Dip is perfect for brunch. Spread it on bagels, crackers, baguette slices, or even cucumber slices.
Grab the Recipe: Smoked Salmon Dip

Har Gow

4 shrimp har gow in a steamer basket.
Har Gow. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Har Gow is my favorite dim sum dish. These plump Chinese shrimp dumplings have a delicate flavor and equally delicate translucent wrapper. They’re surprisingly easy to make, too, with an easy-to-work-with dough and a simple seasoned shrimp filling.
Grab the Recipe: Har Gow

Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema

Fish tacos with cilantro lime crema.
Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

These fish tacos are seared in a cast iron skillet, giving the fish a beautiful caramelized crust and cooking it to tender perfection in minutes.
Grab the Recipe: Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema

Camarones a la Diabla

Camarones a la diabla on a white plate with lime wedges.
Camarones a la Diabla. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Camarones a la Diabla is one of my all-time favorite recipes. Plump, tender shrimp are seared in a skillet and then tossed in a rich, fiery sauce made from dried chiles. You can vary the type and amount of chile to get exactly the heat level that’s right for you.
Grab the Recipe: Camarones a la Diabla

Instant Pot Shrimp Biryani

Shrimp biryani on a white platter.
Shrimp Biryani. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Instant Pot Shrimp Biryani is quick to make and full of authentic Indian flavor. Traditional biryani recipes usually slow cook for hours but this Instant Pot version can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Grab the Recipe: Instant Pot Shrimp Biryani

Sopa de Camaron

white bowl with sopa de camaron with lime wedges.
Sopa de Camaron. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Sopa de Camarones, or Mexican Shrimp Soup, is light, but full of earthy flavor. Dried chiles give the broth its rich red color and distinctive flavor.
Grab the Recipe: Sopa de Camaron

Shrimp Yakisoba

Shrimp yakisoba on a striped plate.
Shrimp yakisoba. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

If you prefer seafood to beef, this Shrimp Yakisoba is just the thing. The noodles are studded with plump shrimp and tender vegetables and tossed in a savory-sweet sauce. It’s an easy and delicious weeknight meal.
Grab the Recipe: Shrimp Yakisoba

Instant Pot Shrimp

Shrimp in a green and white striped bowl.
Instant Pot Shrimp. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Instant Pot Shrimp turns out plump and flavorful. You can even pop your shrimp into the Instant Pot right out of the freezer! Serve it with dipping sauce as a simple and delicious party appetizer.
Grab the Recipe: Instant Pot Shrimp

Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup

wonton soup with shrimp in a white bowl.
Wonton Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Pork & Shrimp Wonton Soup with homemade wontons is crazy delicious and can be on the table in under 30 minutes!
Grab the Recipe: Pork and Shrimp Wonton Soup

Fried Pork and Shrimp Wontons

fried wontons on a black platter with dipping sauce.
Fried Pork and Shrimp Wontons. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

These fried pork and shrimp wontons are easy to make and quickly deep fried to crispy golden perfection. They are irresistible.
Grab the Recipe: Fried Pork and Shrimp Wontons

Shrimp and Chorizo Tacos

Shrimp and chorizo tacos
Shrimp and chorizo tacos. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Shrimp and Chorizo Tacos combine tender shrimp with spicy chorizo for a delicious and satisfying taco filling that’s super easy to make.
Grab the Recipe: Shrimp and Chorizo Tacos

Shrimp Bisque

Shrimp bisque in a white bowl.
Shrimp Bisque. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Shrimp bisque is a traditional seafood bisque thickened with rice and enriched with heavy cream. It is surprisingly simple to make.
Grab the Recipe: Shrimp Bisque

Asparagus and Shrimp Salad

Asparagus and shrimp salad.
Shrimp and Asparagus Salad. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This simple, flavorful, colorful Asparagus and Shrimp Salad is served cold and easy to transport—making it a perfect potluck dish.
Grab the Recipe: Asparagus and Shrimp Salad

Crab, Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo

Crab, shrimp, and sausage gumbo in a bowl.
Crab, Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Dungeness crab season is here! Learn how to cook crab, as well as how to clean it, pick it, and cook up a delicious crab gumbo.
Grab the Recipe: Crab, Shrimp, and Sausage Gumbo

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

bang bang shrimp on a black platter with sriracha ranch dipping sauce.
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp is as crunchy, creamy, sweet, and spicy as the original but it’s easier to make and healthier, too.
Grab the Recipe: Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp

Yum Woon Sen

Yum woon sen on a white plate with a green napkin and forks.
Yum Woon Sen. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Yum Woon Sen, or Thai Glass Noodle Salad, is loaded with ground meat, plump shrimp, veggies, and a tangy lime juice and fish sauce dressing.
Grab the Recipe: Yum Woon Sen

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