Description
Looking for a simple and delicious seafood dinner that doesn’t take much time? These easy and quick seafood recipes are perfect for a weeknight meal. Whether you’re craving shrimp, fish, or scallops, these recipes will have you enjoying a healthy, flavorful dinner in no time. Packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, these seafood dishes are a great way to get a satisfying meal on the table in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Garlic Butter Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of half a lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh dill for garnish
Easy Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw:
- 2 white fish fillets (such as tilapia or cod)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Garlic Butter Shrimp:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with lemon juice.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the salmon fillets in the pan, skin side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
- Serve with lemon slices and garnish with fresh dill.
Easy Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw:
- Season fish fillets with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the fish fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Flake the fish with a fork.
- In a small bowl, mix shredded cabbage, sour cream or yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the tacos by placing the flaked fish on the tortillas, then topping with cabbage slaw and cilantro.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle the garlic butter shrimp with some fresh lemon zest before serving.
- You can swap the cabbage slaw for a pre-made version if you’re in a hurry.
- For the fish tacos, try adding avocado slices or a squeeze of hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main Course