75 Summer Seafood Recipes You Can Whip Up in No Time

When you want to eat fancy but with minimal effort, this dish is your best bet. It’s ready in 25 minutes. (Really!)

Peaches are high on our list of summertime favorites, so of course we’ll try to squeeze them into every meal possible. Here, the sweetness complements the charred shrimp to a T.

If you thought your grill was solely for steak and pork chops, think again. This smoky-sweet fish dinner is where it’s at.

Psst: You can use Bisquick as a shortcut when breading the fillets.

The juicy citrus and briny feta do wonders on plain ol’ quinoa, and the whole thing can be made ahead.

One pan and dinner’s done. Dirty dishes who?

This 20-minute dish has a lot more going on than your usual roasted salmon, but is just as easy to make.

These scallops taste like a restaurant menu item, but take about 5 minutes to cook on the stove.

Here, the Instant Pot both streamlines dinnertime and infuses the fish with spiced coconut milk flavor. Plus, you don’t have to turn on the oven.

Serve it with lots of crusty bread to soak up the remaining garlic sauce.

Feel free to prepare the caramelized onions and tomato paste topping a few days in advance, and store them in the fridge or freezer.

Proof that you don’t have to go to Belgium to indulge in this delightful dish.

The caramel in this southern Vietnamese dish is combined with coconut water, fish sauce and aromatics to create a lovely, savory-sweet sauce.

It’s adaptable to whatever leftover vegetables you have lingering in the refrigerator, like broccoli, edamame and carrots or cucumber instead of radishes.

Minimal prep, modest cooking time and almost no cleanup—this one checks all the right boxes.

They’re buttery and bright, minus the carbs. (More room for a glass of white wine, we say.)

A large fillet looks impressive when it reaches the table, but no one needs to know it took zero extra effort.

No pots or pans required, thanks to the en papillote cooking method.

Got 30 minutes? Then you can make this for dinner (sides and all).

They’re spicy, crunchy and pretty much the definition of summer.

All you need is one pan and an oven. (OK, and maybe a pitcher of sangria.)

The homemade mango salsa takes this dish over the top.

Behold, a healthy meal that doesn’t take more than an hour to make.

As far as sandwiches are concerned, the BLT is hard to beat. Add salmon, though…

Bonus points if you serve these on a newspaper-lined picnic table.

The salmon offers richness, the couscous adds heft and the creamy dressed vegetables feel indulgent (but aren’t in the least).

It’s like a flavor firework in your mouth, and it’s ready in 20 minutes.

Is there anything corn and tomatoes don’t pair beautifully with?

Lose the carbs but keep the flavor.

Even self-proclaimed seafood haters will gobble this one up. Pair it with your favorite vegetables.

One taste of this turmeric-tahini dressing, and you'll never go back to plain old balsamic vinaigrette again.

Black cod is buttery and rich, but this recipe works with any firm white fish.

Crispy, crunchy, salty and vinegary (in a great way).

On the hottest summer nights, a super-simple, one-pan dinner is mandatory.

Pull this one out when you’re really aiming to impress. (The prep time is just ten minutes.)

It’s timelessly elegant and date-night-ready.

See ya next weekend, ground beef.

If you’ve never cooked clams before, prepare to be delighted by how simple it is. (Just make sure to clean them really well—they’re sandy.)

We’re obsessed with this sustainable, flaky white fish.

It's healthy but it doesn’t taste like a sacrifice—our kind of dinner.

Let’s make taco salad Tuesday a thing this summer.

Save this hearty dish for a late summer night, when the weather is just starting to get chilly again.

It’s low in carbs and great for meal prep.

You might want to make a double batch of the ginger vinaigrette—it’s that good.

They’re a summer classic, and best paired with lots of lemon juice and homemade remoulade.

Beautiful enough for guests. Easy enough for weeknights.

Bonus: You can sub in pretty much any type of seafood.

If making sushi is above your skill level, try this!

This sweet-yet-savory dinner tastes like vacation.

Your family just hit the dinnertime jackpot.

It’s a total crowd pleaser, and you don’t have to go to a restaurant to enjoy it.

Serve this one with a side of rice, zucchini noodles or toasted baguette.

This Whole30- and paleo-approved recipe has just three ingredients.

“Watermelon salsa” has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?

Bring on the crunchy texture and umami flavor.

Throw in any produce you have on hand; we’re partial to homegrown cherry tomatoes.

They’re crispy on the outside, and flaky and tender on the inside. Serve with an extra dollop of yogurt if you so desire.

Best. Lunch. Ever.

You’ll want to make this at least once a week. Eat it alfresco with an ice-cold beer for the full effect.

Two thumbs way up for achiote, which is peppery, nutty, sweet and earthy.

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Since the cleanup is a breeze, it’s practically designed for weeknights.

Say hello to your new favorite healthy summer dinner.

Simple ingredients? Check. Totally delicious? Double check.

You get different flavors and textures in every bite, plus everything cooks in its own little packet.

While grilling this shellfish might sound intimidating, it’s actually an easy way to ensure nothing gets overcooked. (High heat = the perfect quick sear.)

We bet you can’t order this beauty at your go-to salad spot.

Let’s be honest: It’s tough to make a bad lobster roll. But somehow, the mini version tastes *that much* better.

You only need one baking sheet to make the whole damn thing. The miso marinade is tangy, sweet and surprisingly foolproof.

Don’t skimp on the tangy, crisp slaw, which balances out the smoky seafood.

Talk about a “wow” factor. These days, you can find sushi-grade tuna in many well-stocked grocery stores, but your local fishmonger is also a safe bet.

This is what (summertime) dreams are made of.

Serve this creamy soup to company and relish in the compliments.

Consider these your new go-to appetizer for every summer soirée this season.

The salmon gently steams inside its parchment packet, and comes out flaky and tender every time.

Put the team to work filling these lobster spring rolls. It’ll be fun and easy.