As any seafood lover will tell you, there is nothing better that fresh fish and shellfish. If you are looking to make a delicious meal that your whole family will love, these 5 easy seafood recipes are just what you need.

1 – Shrimp and Bagna Cauda 

  • Preparation time: 10 minutes 
  • Cooking time: 30 minutes 
  • Servings: 2

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup butter
  • 10 garlic cloves, minced 
  • 3 pcs anchovy fillets 
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Directions:

1. Mix in garlic and cook until softened. Lower the heat to low. Mix in heavy cream and anchovy fillets.

2. Bring the mixture back to medium heat, stirring from time to time until bubbling. Serve hot.

Nutrition:

  • Calories: 670 kcal 
  • Fat: 34 g
  • Carbs: 26 g 
  • Protein: 28 g 
  • Sodium: 430 mg

2 – Salmon Tikka

  • Preparation time: 10 minutes 
  • Cooking time: 30 minutes 
  • Servings: 2

Ingredients:

  • Cayenne pepper to taste 
  • Turmeric to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 salmon fillets 
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch 
  • 1 tbsp oil

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine salt, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Put salmon into the bowl; toss until evenly coated with seasoning mixture. Let fish rest for 15 minutes.

2. In a container, heat oil over medium heat. Meanwhile, sprinkle cornstarch all over salmon; toss to coat evenly.

3. Cook salmon in hot oil, about 1 minute on each side, until golden brown.

Nutrition:

  • Calories: 254 kcal 
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Carbs: 12 g 
  • Protein: 26 g 
  • Sodium: 765 mg

3 – Almond and Parmesan Crusted Tilapia 

  • Preparation time: 10 min
  • Cooking time: 30 min 
  • Servings: 2

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp olive oil, or as needed 
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese 
  • 2 tbsp almonds, crushed
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/ 4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 
  • ¼ tsp dried basil
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper 
  • ⅛ tsp onion powder 
  • ⅛ tsp celery salt
  • 1 pound tilapia fillets 

Directions:

1. Put the rack 6 inches away from the heat source and start preheating the oven’s broiler. Use aluminum foil to line a broiling tray or use olive oil cooking spray to coat.

2. Heat olive oil in a frying container over medium heat, stir garlic while cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, or aromatic.

3. In a bowl, combine celery salt, onion powder, black pepper, basil, seafood seasoning, lemon juice, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, almonds, buttery spreads, garlic, and parmesan cheese.

4. Set the tilapia fillets in a layer on top of the prepared pan, and use aluminum foil to cover it.

5.  Put the container in the preheated oven and start boiling for about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the fillets, cover the pan with aluminum foil, and restart the broiling for 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove aluminum foil and put the parmesan cheese mixture on top to cover the fish. Broil in the oven for 2 more minutes until the topping gets browned; fish can be shredded easily with a fork.

Nutrition:

  • Calories: 498 kcal 
  • Fat: 32 g
  • Carbs: 26 g 
  • Protein: 8 g 
  • Sodium: 634 mg

4 – Baked Scallops with Garlic Aioli 

  • Preparation time: 5 minutes
  • Cooking time: 10 minutes
  • Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • 16 sea scallops, rinsed and drained 
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 3 pinches ground nutmeg 
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced 
  • 5 tbsp butter, melted 
  • Salt and pepper to taste 
  • Cooking spray 
  • Parsley sprinkle

Directions:

1. Grease the baking pan of the air fryer with cooking spray.

2. Mix in shallots, garlic, melted butter, and scallops. Season with pepper, salt, and nutmeg.

3. In a small bowl, whisk well olive oil and breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over scallops.

4. For 10 minutes, cook on 390°F until the tops are lightly browned.

5. Serve with a sprinkle of parsley, and enjoy.

Nutrition:

  • Calories: 452 kcalCarbs: 29.8 g 
  • Protein: 15.2 g 
  • Fat: 30.2 g

5 – Golden Turmeric Fish 

  • Preparation time: 20 minutes 
  • Cooking time: 30 minutes 
  • Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp unrefined coconut oil 
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 4 (5 oz) red snapper fish fillets 
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 
  • Purchased mango chutney to serve

Directions:

1. Broiler with fire. In a shallow dish, mix the coconut oil, lime juice, ginger, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper together. I was using black pepper and salt to season the cod. Add a paste of coconut oil to the skinless sides of the cod.

2. Place the fish in the broiler’s greased pan. Broil for 10 minutes or before fish flakes easily, at 4 inches. Serve served with cilantro and chutney.

3. Tips: coconut oil is strong, much like shortening, and liquefies when it’s humid. If you stir it into the spices to make the rub, it does not matter whether it is solid or liquid.

Nutrition:

  • Calories: 268 kcal 
  • Total Fat: 9 g 
  • Cholesterol: 52 mg 
  • Sodium: 382 mg 
  • Potassium: 630 mg 
  • Carbs: 16 g 
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Protein: 29 g
  • Trans Fatty Acid: 0 g 
  • Thiamin: 0 mg 
  • Riboflavin: 0 mg 
  • Niacin Equivalents: 0 mg 
  • Folate: 9 mcg
  • Calcium: 51 mg 
  • Iron: 0 mg