Fish and seafood main course recipes

If canned tuna is your main ingredient today, make it into an elegant dinner that's even perfect for serving to guests. It's a great alternative to tuna salad (goodbye...

Pasta with mussels and shrimp in a light tomato sauce with celery is packed with a gamut of flavors, with spicy notes of chili and the subtle tartness of dry white wine. The seafood is ready in just a few...

Salmon fillet baked on a bed of red onion and tomatillo (a type of physalis) results in a perfectly juicy and tender finish. Served with roasted vegetables, the tomatillo's fruity tartness complements the dish perfectly.

Get ready for shrimp and rice in a thick, savory tomatillo sauce with onion, cilantro, fresh jalapeño, and garlic. Tomatillos, a staple in Mexican cuisine, add...

These sandwiches were inspired by the Vietnamese banh mi. A split baguette is topped with a Thai salad featuring mahi mahi in red curry, green onions, carrots, and cucumber, and topped with...

Seafood belongs on the grill! A special marinade gives these shrimp skewers a tropical, citrusy flavor, while a topping of toasted coconut, cilantro, and chopped peanuts adds...

"Fried potato pancakes (latkes) are a traditional Hanukkah treat, but I also love making them for Passover because they're so delicious and easy to make kosher (without bread or sourdough!). This...

This luxurious sandwich combines two brunch classics—Eggs Benedict and smoked salmon. With a flavorful hollandaise sauce, tender fish, and a melt-and-go yolk, it's the perfect...

The microwave is ideal for preparing quick, healthy meals, like this fish and vegetable stew, which will be on the table in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a midweek dinner...

When it comes to French lobster Thermidor, chefs are divided into two camps: some insist on a béchamel filling, others prepare it with an egg yolk sauce, a kind of liquid savory...

Imagine the best part of a lobster sandwich—a buttery bun, chunks of lobster, and fresh lemon—paired with everyone's favorite mac 'n' cheese. That's what awaits you in this crispy...

If you've never grilled live lobsters before, these step-by-step instructions will help you get it right the first time. Have plenty of paper towels on hand...

How do you improve an already delicious pasta, linguine with clams? Add pork! More specifically, pancetta, an Italian variety of bacon. Pancetta adds another layer of flavor and aroma to this...

This low-calorie version of the classic Pad Thai dish is packed with all the traditional flavors, but it's even more juicy and refreshing thanks to the added vegetables. This recipe uses a reduced amount of...

Red snapper fillet is simmered in one skillet with Italian sausage, onions, bell peppers, and rosemary until cooked through and served with baked potatoes. Marinated cherry peppers add a touch of flavor to the dish.

Hot pot (or hot cauliflower) is a delicious Chinese dinner prepared right at the table. It's more than just a simmering pot in the center of the table with appetizers arranged around it. It's a wonderful way to spend...

Shrimp scampi is on the menu of every good Italian-American restaurant. When cooked properly, it should be buttery, with hints of lemon and garlic. Shrimp scampi is loved for...

"As a child, I often saw honey walnut shrimp at Chinese weddings, but I was never able to try it due to a nut allergy," says recipe author Vivienne Chan. "Luckily, I..."

This well-balanced dish is easy to prepare and delicious. Grilled salmon fillet with aromatic herbs in a honey-soy glaze is served with brown rice and edamame beans. Perfect for...

Traditional gumbo with chicken, vegetables, French sausage, and shrimp is the perfect excuse to throw a small party, just like they do in Louisiana. Invite your closest friends and...

Serve the fried sea bass fillet on a slice of crusty bread, topped with a juicy relish of tomatoes and black olives in a vinaigrette. Both a grill and a grill pan are suitable for frying the fish.

Celebrate summer with grilled stuffed salmon. This recipe uses a whole side of fish, so it's enough for a crowd. The salmon is filled with creamy sweetcorn and...

Scallops are loved not only for their flavor but also for how quickly they cook. Five minutes on the grill, and a magnificent dish is ready! Be careful not to overcook them, otherwise they will lose their tenderness. On...

Combine diced mango with hot habanero pepper, lime, and cilantro for a zesty, fresh salsa for delicious grilled salmon. Since habanero is one of the most...

Prepare a quick and delicious complete grilled meal. While the salmon is grilling, roast some broccoli and carrots in a foil packet alongside. Serve drizzled with hot garlic sauce and...

Fennel is a popular ingredient in Italian cuisine. This recipe utilizes every part of it: the seeds for sprinkling the fish, the root, and the greens for a succulent salad. Be careful not to overcook the salmon on the grill, and...

Salmon is not only the perfect complement to a fresh tabbouleh salad, but it also has firm enough flesh to hold up on skewers and withstand grilling. It won't crumble like the more delicate white...

Cooking oysters for a crowd is much easier with this quick method. Simply grill the oysters for a few minutes until the shells open slightly and are easy to...

Enjoy a delicious Mediterranean-style dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for both everyday and special occasions. Shrimp are marinated for a few minutes in a garlic-lemon...

Clambake is a traditional New England seafood dish, often prepared at a coastal picnic. For this recipe, you won't need a huge pot or a trip to the beach:...

Sweet lobster meat is simmered in a delicate creamy sauce with corn, peas, lemon zest, and a touch of melting Gruyere, then baked under a layer of flaky tarragon biscuits. A perfect summer...

The American Lowcountry region of South Carolina encompasses the Atlantic Ocean coastline, and its cuisine is correspondingly rich in seafood dishes, which is reflected in this nacho recipe....

This bowl can also be called a lazy summer roll because you don't have to roll each roll; you just arrange all the ingredients beautifully in a bowl. The bottom layer is rice noodles,...

This is the easiest recipe for flavorful honey-glazed salmon that the whole family will love. It's ready in half an hour, and besides the fish, it only requires six ingredients. For the honey-lime glaze,...

Trout fillet is grilled in the oven and served with a delicate, slightly spicy butter sauce with mushrooms and sweet peppers. Lightly charred...

You'll definitely save this recipe for your next brunch with friends. These scrambled eggs are baked in individual ramekins in a tomato, horseradish, and Tabasco sauce, creating a flavor similar to classic...

"For as long as I can remember, my family has always eaten zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival," shares recipe author Vivian Chan. "But I only learned how to make them recently when..."

"Where I grew up in eastern North Carolina, hushpuppies are served as a side dish to almost any meal: fried seafood, charbroiled meats, sandwiches, fried chicken," shares the restaurant's chef...

Shrimp are baked with rice noodles in a fragrant coconut curry with lemongrass in individual parchment wraps. This method helps achieve a rich flavor without excess fat or salt. Plus...

For a sophisticated twist on a simple dish, add grapefruit! This recipe features poached salmon served with a light grapefruit salad. Make sure to thoroughly remove the segments...

A marinade of grape jelly and soy sauce maximizes the flavor of fried fish. The fish is first marinated in it, then the marinade is reduced and turns into a glaze, which is then brushed on the fish...

Finally, you can enjoy flourless fish piccata sauce! This light sauce, with its tart and salty notes from capers and lemon wedges, will brighten up any bland white fish. For...