17 Shellfish Recipes to Transport You Seaside

By Robert W. • Apr 09, 2024

Warmer weather has us dreaming of beachside dining. And that means just one thing — shellfish! Can't make it seaside just yet? Bring the beach to you with our collection of 17 Shellfish Recipes.

17 Recipes to Bring the Beach to Your Kitchen:

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#1. Summer-Fling Shrimp

It may be Summer-Fling Shrimp, but this is more than just a fling! This is a full-blown romance! Each shrimp is gently seasoned and then roasted until juicy and pink and tender. Then comes the sauce; a romesco sauce which fully embodies the summer season with its bright roasted pepper flavor and sunny notes of lemon. Let the summer shine through with Summer-Fling Shrimp!

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#2. Seafood Lasagna

Take your tastebuds to the sea and treat them to the most fulfilling feast ever! Seriously. This Seafood Lasagna takes them on the heartiest seafood adventure they've ever tasted! The bouncy lasagna noodles are swimming in a cheesy garlic butter sauce and smooshed between a rich, creamy filling... and that's just the start! There's lots of plump shrimp, tender crawfish tails, and flakey crabmeat all mixed in there, too, to make sure they get a taste of it all. It's the kind of food excursion they'll want to journey on again and again. Seafood Lasagna is the aquatic journey that you and your tastebuds have been waiting for!

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#3. Carolina Crab Casserole

If Carolina is on your mind (specifically its coastal region), then it might as well be on your taste buds, too! Carolina Crab Casserole is a very easy way to celebrate the Tarheel State's beautiful, coastal brilliance. What you'll experience is a bed of fluffy rice topped with a savory seafood duo of plump shrimp and flaky crab that's mixed in a creamy pepper sauce and sprinkled with melty cheese. Mmmm! It's so good, now you'll never be able to stop thinking about the Old North State OR this Carolina Crab Casserole... and you'll be happy about that.

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#4. Fried Shrimp Sandwich

A little Southern hospitality with your sandwich? Yes please! Fried Shrimp Sandwich is made po' boy-style and the results are lip-smackingly delicious! The shrimp is light and crispy with a slightly spicy buttermilk batter coating, finished off with a drizzle of a homemade remoulade. On crispy toasted rolls and with fresh garden veggies, this Fried Shrimp Sandwich is a truly delicious lunch. More Southern hospitality to go around, please!

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#5. Dee's Devil Crab Dip

Oh wow! Dee was already the life of the party, but she's totally upped her game with this dish! Dee's Devil Crab Dip is a beautiful, summery spread of savory flavors, with sweet crabmeat and tangy cream cheese coming together for a vast ocean of taste! Spicy, cheesy, crunchy, and zesty with beloved crabby seasonings, Dee's Devil Crab Dip will bring people to the snack table as inevitably as the tides come in! Make sure to save yourself some!

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#6. Lobster Bisque

The seaside classic, the world's most indulgent soup, the pinnacle of lobster dishes. There are many titles by which Lobster Bisque is known, but once you make it for yourself, you'll be calling it by a new title: your favorite soup! The creamy, lobster-infused broth is amazing just to sip all on its own, but once you add in garlic-butter sautéed lobster meat... mmm, nothing else compares. Just looking at Lobster Bisque should get your mouth watering. Get ready to find your beach no matter where you are!

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#7. Bayou Bake

Let's head-on down South to the land of marshlands and swamps... and some pretty ding-dang good food too. Great news, your tastebuds can experience this wetland wonder all while avoiding the pesky insects and intimidating reptiles you'd normally have to face there, thanks to Bayou Bake! In the comfort of your cozy kitchen, whip up this coastal display of plump shrimp and flakey crab swimming in a sea of fresh veggies and creamy, cheesy, crunchy goodness! You'll be hoppin' on a motorboat and scootin' across the creek to swiftly get yourself some. Jump aboard, it's time for some Bayou Bake, y'all!

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#8. Ultimate Lobster Roll

Lobster rolls scream summer, especially if you're from New England. Lobster’s mild, sweet, rich flavor is perfect for enjoying by the beach or while sitting in the shade of your porch. The Ultimate Lobster Roll serves the lobster roll "Maine" style, which means the tender chunks of lobster mixed with mayonnaise ("Connecticut" style features butter instead). The mayo adds to the fattiness of the Ultimate Lobster Roll, and the toasted buttered roll adds even more richness and a crunch. Tap into that summer feeling any time of year.

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#9. Crab Salad

Seafood has never felt so deliciously easy to enjoy! Crab Salad takes the sweet and savory flavor of crab and zhushes it up... all the way to the sky! The dressing is creamy, tangy, zesty, and with wonderful notes of lemon! It's a simple dish, but no less incredible, when served on toast or lettuce! Crab Salad will certainly alleviate a crabby mood!

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#10. Classic Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Why should chicken get all the attention? Classic Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo steals the show, with the sweet-and-savory seafood in the deliciously classic cream sauce. Zesty, bright, and rich, that sauce makes flavor dreams come true, and there it is, all over some tender fettuccine! Mmmm, Classic Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo changes up the pasta game, and you're the winner!

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#11. Open-Sea Bake

Ahoy, matey! Climb aboard the Noodle Navigator (our imaginary boat) and get ready for the oceanic tastes you've been swimming towards. Open-Sea Bake ventures out and gives you all the seafood sensations from the Great Blue, like plump shrimp, tender crab, and crisp scallops, and combines them with a creamy sauce and a crumbling bread topping. Get ready to set sail because Open-Sea Bake is ready to take your taste buds on the adventure of a lifetime!

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#12. No-Time Italian Shrimp

Goodness gracious... shrimp have never had it this good! Calling all seafood lovers! No-Time Italian Shrimp will have you dropping the anchor for this easy, anytime meal. Fresh, plump shrimp are tossed with a buttery, Italian-seasoned sauce, quickly baked, and adorned atop a bed of al dente pasta for an amazingly fast, restaurant-quality meal. Let No-Time Italian Shrimp cast the net at your next gathering for a robust dinner everyone will we raving about. Fast flavor never tasted so good!

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#13. Buttery Lobster Tails

Peanut butter and jelly are often heralded as the classic food pairing, but they have a challenger with lobster and butter. Just have a look at Buttery Lobster Tails; this is a dish that makes the most of the tender, scarlet seafood with its natural sweetness and saltiness and the richness and creaminess of the butter. Throwing in some herbs for a bit of fragrance and extra savory flavoring only highlights how good putting lobster and butter together tastes. Buttery Lobster Tails, ready in less than half an hour, might just become your new go-to lunch when peanut butter sandwiches just can't cut it.

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#14. Dad's Crab Cakes

He's the captain of the kitchen and we aren't mad about it! Dad's Crab Cakes will make you break out of your shell and try something new! Draw the line in the sand with bland seafood, because these fresh crab vessels of goodness really float our boat with all that mayo, a sprinkle of Old Bay® seasoning, a dash of fresh lemon juice, and some sweet-talkin' butter mixed in. Take the bait and try Dad's Crab Cakes the next time oceanside fare is tempting your gills. It's worth kicking up a fuss about! Aye, aye captain!

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#15. Popcorn Shrimp Tacos

The big game needs a champion-level meal with big flavors ready to play! That's why Popcorn Shrimp Tacos are ready to take the field and score in just half an hour or less! Each tortilla is filled with crunchy, savory, delicately seasoned shrimp, air-fried to golden-brown-goodness and paired with tangy, bright, Tex-Mex inspired coleslaw. More of this please! Popcorn Shrimp Tacos are a halftime show of a dish!

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#16. Crabby Morning Bake

Got the morning blues? Well, it's time to turn that frown upside down! The Crabby Morning Bake ensures you aren't feeling crabby by the time breakfast is over! A delicious crab sandwich with sharp cheddar and tangy mustard served on an English muffin is topped with creamy, fluffy eggs and even more cheese! Then, there are bright veggies on top for an extra touch of flavor sure to help you feel sunny! Stop being a crustacean and start feeling like yourself again with this Crabby Morning Bake!

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#17. Easy Pan-Seared Scallops

Ever been intimidated by the thought of cooking scallops? It seems like it should be the exclusive domain of top-tier chefs. But Easy Pan-Seared Scallops shows that anyone can make this seafood treat! In just 10 minutes, you can whip up tender, buttery, juicy scallops with a delicious golden jacket. It's such a (sea)breeze to make, you'll wonder what worried you in the first place. Easy Pan-Seared Scallops pair well with fresh green salads and lemon potatoes.

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