13 Tasty Seafood Recipes You Can Whip Up in Under an Hour (2024)

18 Healthy Seafood Recipes That Are as Tasty as Restaurant Fare

Seared Salmon with Pistachio Gremolata

The flavor and the texture will have you going nuts about this skillet supper. Single-serving salmon fillets sear quickly in a skillet (6 minutes). Though this seafood recipe is low on prep time, it sure isn't short on flavor with its vibrant herb-and-pistachio gremolata topper.

Shrimp and Grits

This classic Southern dish tastes like it's cooked low and slow, but the easy seafood recipe comes together in 25 minutes. The secret is in multitasking: As you simmer the buttery stove-top grits, pan-fry the shrimp in ham drippings. Is your mouth watering yet? Ours are.

Fish Tacos with Roasted Tomato Salsa

While the fish grills (inside on a grill pan or outside on the BBQ), char some tomatoes and onions in the oven for the simple homemade salsa. That cilantro-infused condiment is the secret to these easy fish tacos tasting as tempting as the kind from a taco truck. (By the way, cod, halibut, seabass, or any firm white fish fillets work well in this recipe.)

Buy It: All-Clad Grill Pan, $48, Williams Sonoma

Roasted Asparagus, Fish, and Bay Leaves

This hands-off, easy seafood recipe pairs white fish with plenty of fresh summer veggies; no extra skillets or pans required. Come fall and winter, try the sheet-pan supper with small cubes of butternut squash, potatoes, and cauliflower instead of asparagus and tomatoes. It can be on your table in less than 30 minutes.

Striped Bass en Brodo

Bass, halibut, and red snapper are all perfect for poaching in this light white wine and fresh tomato sauce. And because fish cooks so quickly, this entire entrée can be on your table in 25 minutes. The easy white fish recipe is naturally low in calories and carbs, but if you're not aiming to limit them too strictly, we suggest serving crusty bread to soak up every last drop of broth.

Grilled Salmon and Leeks with Rosemary-Mustard Butter

Seeking a speedy seafood recipe that will warm up your weeknight meal routine without heating up your kitchen? Grill the entrée (salmon) and the side dish (leeks) al fresco. You can also make an identical 30-minute easy fish dinner indoors on a grill pan if the weather isn't cooperating.

Buy It: Lodge Cast-Iron Grill Pan, $30, Target

Crab and Asparagus Frittata

Get cracking and pair fresh or canned crab with eggs for a next-level skillet dish. Toss in cheese, veggies, and fresh herbs for a fast seafood entrée that works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Lemon Baked Fish with Dill Panko Topping

If you and your family adore fish sticks, this easy baked cod recipe is a simple, less-processed upgrade. To seal the deal on moving this to must-make dinner territory, we'd like to present this piece of evidence: it's only four ingredients (plus butter and olive oil). Enjoy this weeknight dinner idea with a side of steamed broccoli or cauliflower to include three of our top eight anti-inflammatory foods.

Maple-Bourbon Glazed Salmon

Bourbon isn't only for Old Fashioned co*cktails. Use the barrel-aged corn-based spirit to lend warmth to balance the sweet maple syrup and tangy orange juice in a tantalizing glaze in this easy five-ingredient seafood recipe. In spring and summer, serve the good-for-you salmon with roasted asparagus. Try it with roasted Brussels sprouts or cubes of winter squash in fall and winter.

Fish Tacos with Lime Sauce

Fast, fresh, and crazy-affordable, tilapia tacos are one of our go-to seafood recipes on hectic evenings. Fold warm tortillas around crispy tilapia, cabbage, carrots, and sliced jalapeño to make the Mexican entrée. Then top with a little (or, if you're like us, a lot) of the zesty lime sauce for a creamy-citrusy complement to the pan-fried meal.

Lemon-Caper Tuna and Noodles with Alfredo

This is not your grandma's tuna casserole recipe. (Sorry, Grandma.) A splash of lemon juice brightens the comforting pasta dish. Craving a crunchy element atop the five-ingredient easy fish dinner? Crown it with crushed croutons or a handful of toasted breadcrumbs.

Barbecued Salmon with Corn Relish

Succulent, flaky salmon can be what's for dinner tonight in a mere 30 minutes. This budget-friendly seafood recipe proves that heart-healthy salmon can be jam-packed with flavor, too. Top the fish with barbecue sauce and serve with grilled corn, jalapeño peppers, and bell peppers for the ultimate summer dinner.

Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

Take a break from burgers and hot dogs and toss this easy seafood recipe onto the grill the next time you cook over open flames. Before they hit the grill, brush shrimp and pineapple skewers with orange marmalade and soy sauce, which also flavor the simple cilantro rice. The well-balanced kabob recipe and the side dish can be on your table in 30 minutes.