30+ Easy Seafood Dinner Recipes That Pescatarians Will Love
These fish-centric dinner recipes are oh so fresh.
There's a reason folks are eating more pescatarian—or even vegetarian—meals. Along with regular exercise (even just walking every day), cutting back on meat is incredibly good for you. It's also good for the planet. But the best reason? Fish and seafood are downright delicious. And finding fresh, sustainable seafood is easier than ever. In fact, you can order it shipped straight to your door. Eat a few of these pescatarian dinner recipes and you may just find that you not only like how good they taste, but how good they make you feel.
New Haven Clam Pie Pizza
This classic pizza has been a regional favorite in Southern Connecticut—and a surprise delight to tourists—for generations. Serve it up for your next pizza night.
Salmon Rillettes
Make this rich cracker topping on a weekend, and then save it for a fast and simple weeknight snack dinner.
Low-Country Shrimp Boil
If you're looking for an outside meal, and want to switch things up, try a classic Louisiana-style low-country shrimp boil. Skip the sausage (or use a plant-based version) to keep it pescatarian.
Grapefruit, Shrimp, and Radicchio Tartines
A charred slice of sourdough bread acts as the base for this colorful dish. The bright, beautiful colors almost make the dish too pretty to eat.
Super Fast Scampi-Style Air Fryer Shrimp
These simple garlic-and-oil scampi-style shrimp cook up in just 15 minutes. You can eat them as-is, dip them in your favorite cocktail sauce, pair with fettuccini, or put them on your favorite fresh salad.
Easy Marinated Air Fryer Salmon
This salmon cooks in just 30 minutes—including the marinade! It goes perfectly over a bed of steamed greens.
Herbes de Provence Shrimp with Basil and Pea Couscous
This simple shrimp-and-couscous dish gets a huge burst of flavor from the floral combination of thyme, rosemary, tarragon, and lavender.
Citrus-Roasted Salmon
This elegant main is impressive enough for a Sunday feast, but simple enough to make you can easily make it on a weeknight. Serve it with a side of horseradish mashed potatoes for a real feast.
Seafood Paella with Bell Peppers
Rich and decadent, this hearty one-pan dish can easily feed a crowd. Skip the sausage (or use a plant-based version) to keep it pescatarian.
Southwest Shrimp & Grits
This combo of creamy grits, poblano peppers, cheddar and shrimp is an absolute classic. Swap the chicken broth for vegetable—or plain water—to keep this tasty dish pescatarian.
Cucumber-Salmon Panzanella
This delicious, filling bread and greens salad is a great way to use up leftover roast salmon.
Classic Lobster Rolls
It wouldn't be summer without at least a few lobster roll sandwiches.
Mississippi Catfish Gumbo
This incredibly rich stew is one of those well-worth-the-effort dishes. Make extra: Your family will be liking their platters clean.
Spring Pasta with Salmon, Peas, and Dill
The key to making this simple concoction of peas, noodles, and roasted salmon shine? Use plenty of fresh dill. You won't regret it.
Tilapia with Oranges, Tomatoes and Toasted Garlic
Try this easy way to dress up any kind of whitefish. Cherry tomatoes and orange slices add brightness, while garlic and ginger deepen the flavors.
Lobster-Roll Salad
An easier way to enjoy the flavors of a lobster roll? Turn it into a salad with creamy buttermilk dressing! This recipe tastes great with shrimp, as well.
Salade Provençale with Tuna and Radishes
Here's a method for making this classic French salad extra fast: Steam the veggies in the microwave.
Thyme-Roasted Salmon with Honeyed Squash
This easy sheet-pan meal has plenty of flavor, from the honey-drizzled roast squash to the bed of lightly sautéed vinegary kale.
Seared Salmon, Watercress, and Potato Salad With Olive Dressing
Sorry, Grandma: This loaded potato salad beats any other version by a landslide. It certainly works as a side dish, but it's also plenty hearty enough to be the main course.
Sweet-and-Smoky Cedar-Planked Salmon
A cedar plank gives this salmon fillet a nice, smoky flavor. Soak the plank for one to two hours before placing it on a hot grill.
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