Acadian Seafood Fricot for Two
A milky Acadian seafood chowder with potato, savory, and dumplings dropped straight into the pot.
- 50 min
- Serves 2
- Seafood
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Seafood Dinner Ideas
16 seafood dinner recipes for home cooks, with cooking times.
This collection covers shellfish and other seafood beyond fish fillets: clams, squid, octopus, lobster, conch and mixed seafood. Try Portuguese clams with garlic and cilantro, Croatian black risotto, Korean sundubu jjigae, New England clam and corn chowder or Norwegian fish soup. Buy shellfish from a trusted source and discard any clams that stay closed after cooking.
16 dinner ideas
Bahamian Conch Fritters with Lime Dip
Crisp, peppery conch fritters with a cool lime dip bring a taste of the Bahamas to a compact seafood supper.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Seafood
Croatian Black Risotto with Seafood
Glossy squid-ink rice with shrimp and squid brings a Dalmatian-style seafood dinner to the table.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
- Seafood
Hong Kong Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup
Delicate shrimp wontons and noodles float in a clear ginger broth with crisp bok choy.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Seafood
Indian Prawn Moilee with Rice
Prawns poach quickly in a light coconut curry fragrant with curry leaves and tomato.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Seafood
Indonesian Mie Goreng with Shrimp
Sweet-savory noodles, shrimp, egg, and vegetables fry quickly with kecap manis-inspired flavor.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Seafood
Korean Ojingeo Bokkeum Squid Stir-Fry
Squid seared fast over high heat and tossed in a gochujang and gochugaru sauce with onion and cabbage, served over hot rice.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Seafood
Korean Sundubu Jjigae with Seafood
Silken tofu and seafood simmer in a spicy, savory broth that is ideal with hot rice.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Seafood
Maine Lobster Roll Lettuce Cups
Cold-dressed lobster and celery with lemon and chives, served in lettuce cups or buttered rolls.
- 20 min
- Serves 3
- Seafood
New England Clam and Corn Chowder for Two
Clams and sweet corn in a thyme-scented potato chowder finished with cream.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Seafood
Norwegian Fiskesuppe with Cod and Leeks
Cod, shrimp, leeks, and root vegetables make a delicate 40-minute Norwegian-style seafood soup for two.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Seafood
Portuguese Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato
Portuguese Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato is a practical 25-minute dinner for 2, layering 1 lb littleneck clams, scrubbed with 4 garlic cloves, sliced and bright cilantro.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Seafood
Rodrigues Octopus Coconut Curry
Tender octopus simmered in a coconut curry with ginger and chili, spooned over rice.
- 55 min
- Serves 2
- Seafood
Sardinian Fregola with Clams and Tomato
Sardinian Fregola with Clams and Tomato is a practical 35-minute dinner for 2, layering 8 oz littleneck clams, scrubbed with 3/4 cup fregola and bright saffron.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Seafood
Tanzanian Zanzibar Octopus Coconut Curry
Tender cooked octopus, tomato, spinach, and coconut milk form a gently spiced curry with rice.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Seafood
Vietnamese Banh Xeo with Shrimp and Herbs
Crisp turmeric pancakes fold around shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, ready for herbs and dipping sauce.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Seafood