Gourmet Seafood Main Dish Recipes

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Pan Seared Salmon I

Rating: Unrated
184
Simply seasoned with salt and pepper, these salmon fillets are pan seared with capers, and garnished with slices of lemon.
By Noreen421

Seared Scallops with Jalapeno Vinaigrette

Rating: Unrated
138
This is an incredibly basic but extremely versatile dressing.
By Chef John

Red Snapper Livornese

Rating: Unrated
133
A tangy, easy recipe for almost any firm-fleshed fish fillets: red snapper, sea bass, grouper. Adaptable for sole, flounder, tilapia, and other thin fillets by adjusting cooking time. Serve with white rice or couscous, and a salad or steamed broccoli.
By Ro

Phyllo-Wrapped Halibut Fillets with Lemon Scallion Sauce

Rating: Unrated
137
The flaky phyllo crust keeps the halibut moist and delicious. For a nicer presentation, cut halibut in half at an angle before placing on sauce.
By JAYDA

Shrimp Verde

Rating: Unrated
76
This is quick and delicious main dish that presents beautifully on a platter. Best served with al dente pasta.
By Maggie Gee

Steamed Clams in Butter and Sake

Rating: Unrated
10
This recipe is the best for seafood lovers. Clams are steamed with sake and mirin and a bit of green onion in this Japanese way of preparation. My husband likes it so much.
By Lilibeth Bernardino Hashimoto

Sea Bass Cuban Style

Rating: Unrated
231
Easy to prepare - sure to please. Great dish for guests when you have little time (or desire) to slave all day in the kitchen.
By Kiki Hahn

Steamed Mussels with Fennel, Tomatoes, Ouzo, and Cream

Rating: Unrated
47
Pick good fresh and alive mussels for this dish, preferably Penn Cove. The fresher the better. This recipe is simply amazing in flavor. You will love it. Serve with a slice of bread.
By DJFoodie

Broiled Lobster Tails

Rating: Unrated
326
This is a quick and tasty way to make DELICIOUS broiled lobster tails...YUM! Keep an eye on them while they're in the oven so they don't burn.
By SKYGRETCH

Savory Sea Scallops and Angel Hair Pasta

Rating: Unrated
68
This is a very simple, easy to prepare meal that you will most likely be asked to prepare again. The taste, if carefully prepared and not overcooked, is incredible. ENJOY!
By JIM F.

Cajun Seafood Pasta

Rating: Unrated
895
This recipe is a hot one, but delicious! If you are weak of tongue, then divide the amounts of peppers in half. Better to add more than spoil your creation! Bay scallops are preferred, but the larger sea scallops can be used if they are cut in half. This dish can also be placed in a casserole dish and placed under the broiler until top turns golden brown!
By Star Pooley

Baked Salmon II

Rating: Unrated
2315
This is a great recipe for beginners! This was my first time making fish and it was a hit. Even my 9 year old daughter who wouldn't dream of eating fish EVER had half of my portion!
By LADYBLADE

Inspiration and Ideas

Creamy Pesto Shrimp

Creamy Pesto Shrimp

"I've made this repeatedly, and every time it seems better than before!" – LuxeFoodie
Thai Steamed Mussels

Thai Steamed Mussels

"I adore this! I serve it with crusty bread to soak up all of the sauce. A terrific meal that's a little out of the ordinary...but we love it so much it's become a staple." – NINA&ED
Grilled Halibut with Cilantro Butter

Grilled Halibut with Cilantro Butter

Grilled Rock Lobster Tails

Grilled Rock Lobster Tails

Rating: Unrated
358
Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi

Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi

Rating: Unrated
1969
Crab-Stuffed Filet Mignon with Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce

Crab-Stuffed Filet Mignon with Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce

Rating: Unrated
261

Branzino Mediterranean

Rating: Unrated
30

This simple, healthy, and delicious Mediterranean fish, also known as 'Greek Sea Bass', should be cooked whole. The cavity of the fish can be stuffed with lemon and other ingredients for added flavor. It is a very mild-tasting and versatile fish. The oregano and lemon make it truly Greek cuisine that many will enjoy. Can be found wild-caught in many stores. Enjoy!

More Gourmet Seafood Main Dish Recipes

Lobster Thermidor

Rating: Unrated
30
This stunning lobster dish is surprisingly simple to make. Lobster shells are stuffed with cooked lobster in a creamy white wine sauce, then topped with Parmesan cheese and broiled until golden.
By EXCELUK

Steamed Lobster Tails

Rating: Unrated
150
This basic recipe for steamed lobster tails is the best way to ensure perfect lobster every time.
By Nancy

Lemon-Pepper Salmon

Rating: Unrated
149
Simple, tasty and fast! Salmon is sauteed with all ingredients at once, and served over couscous. Great with a spinach salad.
By AMAGICITY

Baked Dijon Salmon

Rating: Unrated
2591
This is a wonderful way to prepare fresh salmon fillets in the oven. Be sure to make extra, your family will be begging for more!
By Esmee Williams

Creamy Pesto Shrimp

Rating: Unrated
1057
One of our family's favorites, it's also great when made with crab meat instead of the shrimp.
By Loretta Buffa

Cedar Planked Salmon

Rating: Unrated
589
This is a dish my brother prepared for me in Seattle. It is by far the best salmon I've ever eaten. I like to serve it with an Asian-inspired rice and roasted asparagus.
By Wendy Freeman-More

Crab-Stuffed Lobster Tail

Rating: Unrated
55
Lobster tail with a New England-style cracker and crabmeat stuffing. Serve with fresh lemon wedges and homemade dinner rolls for an exquisite but surprisingly simple meal.
By Lotus

Grilled Fish Steaks

Rating: Unrated
409
My husband is not much of a fish lover but when I made this recipe with halibut he very much enjoyed it. It's very simple.
By Sadie

Chef John's Lobster Thermidor

Rating: Unrated
54
I used a nice light sauce on this iconic special occasion dish--lobster thermidor--rather than the thick, cheesy sauce popular in the '80s. Lobster is sweet and rich tasting on its own, so the lighter sauce makes so much sense. And what's even better, you can prep these ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when your guests arrive!
By Chef John

Capers and Halibut

Rating: Unrated
380
This is a very easy seared halibut with a buttery wine and caper sauce! It takes hardly any time at all to make, but it is sure to leave a lasting impression.
By Barbara Tantrum

Lobster Mac and Cheese

Rating: Unrated
74
High class meets down home. This dish is just my style. The amazing combination of flavors make this one of my favorites.
By Ange

Baked Pompano

Rating: Unrated
6
Delicious fall-off-the-bone fish.
By gomer45

Thai Steamed Mussels

Rating: Unrated
154
Delicious and easy spicy Thai steamed mussels that can be finished in just thirty minutes.
By MURINMOON

Baked Orange Roughy Italian-Style

Rating: Unrated
367
The flavor of this delicate fish is enhanced with Italian-style seasonings that are sure to please even the pickiest eater. Quick, easy, and simply delicious.
By TKFraz

Quick Salmon Piccata

Rating: Unrated
28
This savory dinner is restaurant-worthy, but can be prepped and cooked in under 30 minutes! If you are not a fan of fish, you can substitute thinly sliced or pounded chicken breasts for the salmon. Serve over pasta or rice.
By fabeveryday

Flounder Mediterranean

Rating: Unrated
213
Flounder baked with fresh tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, onion, and white wine. Serve with white rice and a green vegetable.
By Martin Kaplan

Cedar Plank Salmon

Rating: Unrated
33
Cedar plank salmon can be baked in the oven or barbequed on the grill with this easy recipe.
By NICOLETTE505

Spicy Garlic Salmon

Rating: Unrated
116
This is an unbelievably delicious and quick salmon recipe. You can play around with the ingredients: add fresh basil leaves instead of the chili or balsamic instead of the lemon juice. The wholegrain mustard is essential. You are guaranteed to love this one! Serve with a green salad, and enjoy!
By Natalie
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Chef John's Salmon in Parchment

Rating: Unrated
98
Cooking fish in parchment paper is incredibly simple, and yet fairly terrifying for a novice cook. Since the seafood is encased in paper, there's really no good way to check if it's done. The good news: if you use a large, center-cut salmon filet, about 8 or 9 ounces, and cook it for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F, you're going to be very, very close.
By Chef John

Lobster Tails Steamed in Beer

Rating: Unrated
139
Steamed lobster tails with a hint of beer. Goes great with melted butter, lemon juice and garlic.
By Kathleen Burton

Jessica's Steak Oscar

Rating: Unrated
18
This is a fabulous recipe that I tried in a steakhouse and re-created the recipe. It is very rich and absolutely divine!
By Jessica E Wilson

Dinah's Baked Scallops

Rating: Unrated
199
This is my favorite way to prepare scallops. They're so flavorful they don't really need much more than a little butter and lemon. I like to serve them with a nice rice pilaf and vegetable.
By DEBNJAMES

Lobster Newberg

Rating: Unrated
23
This really is a great, and simple recipe. The sauce is pretty rich, so you want something just thick enough to coat the meat, but not so thick that it covers it up. Having said that, if you cook it a little further, until it almost starts to simmer, it will get a bit thicker, if that's your preference. Just don't go too far, or the yolks may start to form curds, and you'll lose the silkiness. Serve over buttered toast or in freshly baked puff pastry shells.
By Chef John

Herb Crusted Halibut

Rating: Unrated
59
Flavorful herbs and panko bread crumbs add a wonderful crust to thick slices of halibut fillet.
By Duncan
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