#seafood recipes

Browse 17 #seafood recipes from the TasteBuds community.

  • Lemon Garlic Tilapia with Sautéed Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes

    Pan-seared tilapia fillets get a bright lift from fresh lemon juice and fragrant garlic, paired with green beans sautéed until tender-crisp and creamy mashed potatoes enriched with unsalted butter. This plate comes together in under 40 minutes and keeps sodium in check without sacrificing flavour. The fish flakes beautifully, the beans have just the right bite, and those potatoes are silky and comforting.

  • Mini Bagels with Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon

    Halved mini bagels layered with smooth cream cheese, draped with silky smoked salmon, and finished with crisp cucumber ribbons and a scatter of briny capers or fresh dill. Each bite balances creamy, salty, and bright — a protein-rich snack or light meal that feels elegant but comes together in minutes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time you want something satisfying and a little bit fancy.

  • Moroccan-Spiced Salmon with Couscous

    Warm spices coat tender salmon fillets that sear to a golden crust, their edges crisping while the center stays just barely translucent. The couscous underneath soaks up lemony pan juices and cradles sweet bell peppers and zucchini that have softened in olive oil. Turmeric and paprika give everything a sunset glow, cumin adds earthy depth, and that final squeeze of lemon pulls it all together. It feels like a special-occasion dish but comes together in under half an hour.

  • Baked Cod with Asparagus and Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette

    Flaky white cod meets bright asparagus in a simple sheet-pan supper. A drizzle of olive oil and lemon keeps the fish tender while it bakes, and the asparagus roasts alongside until the tips go crispy. The lemon-dill vinaigrette pulls everything together with fresh herb brightness and a little tang. Clean, light, and ready in under half an hour.

  • Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles with Garlic and Chili

    Spiralized zucchini gets a quick sauté with olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes, then tossed with plump sautéed shrimp and a handful of fresh parsley. Light, fast, and naturally grain-free. This dish comes together in under 20 minutes and feels bright and fresh without being fussy. The zucchini keeps a bit of bite, the shrimp are tender, and the garlic-chili oil ties it all together. Perfect for a weeknight when you want something satisfying but not heavy.

  • Crispy Fish Tacos with Charred Lime Crema and Pickled Slaw

    These tacos hit every note: crunchy beer-battered fish, a smoky-tart crema made with coconut cream, quick pickled cabbage slaw that cuts right through the richness, and warm corn tortillas. The air fryer does the heavy lifting on crunch without a vat of oil, which makes the whole thing feel lighter and a lot less stressful. The pickled slaw only needs about 20 minutes to get bright and tangy, and if you get it going first, everything else falls into place. Corn tortillas, crispy fish, punchy slaw, and that charred lime crema, it photographs beautifully and tastes even better.

  • Surf and Turf Brochette Fiesta

    Skewered steak and shrimp kissed with smoky cumin, lime, and a hint of chili heat, then grilled to charred perfection. Each bite balances tender beef with sweet, snappy shrimp, finished with a squeeze of fresh lime and a scatter of cilantro. Perfect for summer nights or any time you want bold, festive flavors without the fuss.

  • Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry

    Quick, fiery shrimp tossed with crisp vegetables in a garlicky chili sauce. The kind of weeknight dinner that feels like takeout but tastes better because you control the heat and the freshness. Shrimp cook fast, so have everything prepped and ready before the wok gets hot. The sauce clings to each piece, glossy and bold, with just enough sweetness to balance the kick.

  • Spicy Bombay Duck Curry

    A fiery coastal curry built around bombil, the soft-fleshed lizardfish that Mumbaikars call Bombay duck. The fish is marinated in turmeric and chili, fried until crisp-edged, then simmered in a tart, coconut-laced tomato gravy spiked with Kashmiri chili and aromatic garam masala. It's messy, aromatic, and best mopped up with rice or roti.

  • Asian Glazed Sesame Salmon

    Tender salmon fillets bathed in a sticky, sweet-savory glaze with toasted sesame seeds and a hint of ginger. The fish stays moist inside while the glaze caramelizes into a glossy lacquer. Serve it over rice with steamed greens for a quick weeknight dinner that feels special.

  • Mediterranean Halibut with Charred Vegetables & Quinoa Tabbouleh

    Perfectly seared halibut fillets with golden, smoky char sit atop a vibrant quinoa tabbouleh bursting with fresh herbs, cucumber, and tomato — all flanked by a gorgeous medley of charred zucchini, red pepper, and red onion kissed with lemon and olive oil. Clean, bright, Mediterranean magic that's as nourishing as it is stunning.

  • Tasmanian Scallop Pie

    A creamy, comforting seafood pie showcasing sweet scallops in a rich sauce, topped with golden puff pastry. This Aussie coastal classic brings the ocean to your table in the most delicious way.