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    22 Simple Seafood Dishes That Work Anytime

    Published: Apr 16, 2026 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Seafood is a versatile choice for any meal, whether it's a casual dinner or a special occasion. With 19 simple recipes, you can easily prepare delicious dishes that highlight the fresh flavors of fish and shellfish. From quick weeknight meals to impressive appetizers, these recipes will help you enjoy the best of the ocean.

    Shrimp Tacos

    Shrimp tacos.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Air fryer shrimp tacos are quick and tasty, perfect for a weeknight meal. The shrimp are seasoned just right and go great with a zesty homemade lime coleslaw.

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    Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

    Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus
    Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday.

    This Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus is a quick and easy dinner option that cooks in under 10 minutes. It's gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and full of flavor with a delicious honey Dijon mix.

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    Air Fryer Buffalo Shrimp

    Air Fryer Buffalo Shrimp served with dip.
    Photo Credit: Piper Cooks.

    This easy recipe features crispy air fryer buffalo shrimp, perfectly breaded and tossed in a spicy homemade buffalo sauce. It's a great option for a quick and tasty meal.

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    Tuna Melts

    Tuna Melts.
    Photo credit: Cooking With Carlee.

    Tuna melts are simple to prepare and delicious. These open-faced sandwiches combine tuna salad, melted cheese, and tomato for a comforting yet fresh meal.

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    Air Fryer Salmon

    Air Fryer Salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    In just 20 minutes, you can have flavorful skin-on salmon cooked in your air fryer, perfect for a quick meal any night. Seasoned with lemon juice and lemon pepper, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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    30-Minute Sushi Bake

    30-Minute Sushi Bake on a baking dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish features imitation crab, sushi rice, kewpie mayo, cream cheese, and furikake, and you can easily adjust the ingredients to fit what your family likes. It's a simple and tasty option for a quick meal.

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    Cajun Air Fryer Salmon With Avocado And Cucumber

    Salmon served with avocado salsa.
    Photo Credit: Nkechi Jaeroh.

    This dish is quick to prepare, taking under 20 minutes. It's a tasty option for a fast lunch or dinner for one.

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    Crispy Furikake Salmon

    Fruikake salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This flavorful salmon dish only requires salmon, soy sauce, and furikake seasoning. It's a quick and easy meal that packs a punch.

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    Teriyaki Salmon

    Teriyaki salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Use store-bought teriyaki sauce or make it yourself - either way, you'll love this easy salmon recipe.

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    Buffalo Shrimp

    Buffalo shrimp.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This buffalo shrimp recipe is quick and easy, perfect for a tasty appetizer that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. With just a few ingredients, it's healthy and full of flavor, making it a dish you'll want to make over and over.

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    Smoked Salmon Fish Cakes

    Fish cakes.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Crispy salmon fish cakes are ready in about 20 minutes using just a few basic ingredients. A quick fry gives them a nice crunch on the outside while keeping them soft and tender inside.

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    Salmon Stir-fry

    Salmon stir-fry.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This stir-fry is packed with fresh vegetables and has a bright, citrusy taste that everyone will enjoy. It's perfect on its own or served alongside some rice.

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    Air Fryer Shrimp

    air fried shrimp.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp are quick to prepare, taking only 3-5 minutes to cook. They are flavored with garlic and paprika, and garnished with fresh parsley, making them a great addition to salads or served with your favorite sauces and sides.

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    Creamy One-Pan Tuscan Salmon

    Creamy One-Pan Tuscan Salmon.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish features sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan mixed into a creamy sauce, topped with flavorful seared salmon. It's a tasty dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy!

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    Firecracker Salmon

    Firecracker salmon on a teal plate.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Cook this quick Firecracker Salmon in just 15 minutes for a delicious dinner with spicy, tangy sauce and perfectly cooked salmon. This deliciously spicy salmon recipe makes for a quick and easy dinner that will be the star of your table.

    Get the recipe18 Dump-And-Go Gourmet Dinners You'll Want to Make All the Time

    Roast Salmon with Spring Greens

    A plate with salmon and spring greens.
    Photo credit: Australian Gluten-Free Life.

    Roast Salmon with Greens is a beautiful fish dish that's as appealing to the eyes as it is to the palate. It's also super simple to put together.

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    Easy Paella

    Paella.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This paella is a simple dish that everyone will enjoy. It's packed with flavorful saffron, dry white wine, shrimp, chicken, green peas, and bell peppers, making it great for dinner parties and tasty even the next day.

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    Spicy Baked Salmon

    Spicy Baked Salmon.
    Photo credit: Sims Home Kitchen.

    This baked salmon is fresh and full of flavor. It comes together in under 30 minutes and pairs well with potatoes, vegetables, or a salad.

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    Blackened Cod

    Blackened cod served on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    Blackened cod is a quick and healthy dinner option that you can whip up in no time. The white fish is seasoned with a simple homemade blend and cooked in a skillet, making it ready to enjoy in about 15 minutes.

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    Rasta Pasta with Jerk Shrimp

    Rasta Pasta with Jerk Shrimp.
    Photo credit: Sims Home Kitchen.

    This Rasta Pasta with Jerk Shrimp is a vibrant dish that brings together the bold flavors of the Caribbean. It's a quick and easy meal that you can whip up in just 30 minutes.

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    Salmon Piccata

    Salmon piccata.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This delicious dish is all done in under 20 minutes, and you just need one pan to make it. It comes out super creamy with lots of buttery lemon flavor - perfect to serve with a side of rice.

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    Lobster Tacos

    Lobster tacos on a plate.
    Photo Credit: Blinky's Culinary Carnival.

    These buttery lobster tacos are a quick and tasty dinner option. You can whip them up in under 20 minutes!

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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