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31 summery seafood recipes

Shrimp, salmon, halibut, lobster, mussels ... this summer, channel the coastal life with these fabulous seafood dishes.
31 summery seafood recipes

Photo, Erik Putz.

Summer seafood recipes

Grilled honey-Dijon salmon fillets

Serve this barbecued salmon with tarragon, fennel & apple salad. Get this grilled honey-Dijon salmon fillets recipe.

Grilled salmon on a grilled apple salad served on a grey platePhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Togarashi shrimp, spiralized zucchini and soba bowls

Shichimi togarashi is a common Japanese spice blend with 7 ingredients: red chili pepper, Japanese pepper, roasted orange peel, black and white sesame seeds, hemp and poppy seeds, ground ginger and nori. It’s a wonderful flavour on shrimp. Get this togaraship shrimp, spiralized zucchini and soba bowls recipe.

Togarashi shrimp, spiralized zucchini and soba bowlsPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Grilled piri piri shrimp with cocktail sauce

Ditch the store-bought cocktail sauce! We have a recipe for your own, homemade version. Get this piri piri shrimp with cocktail sauce recipe.

grilled piri piri shrimp with cocktail sauce on a blue plate over a round wooden trayPhoto, Erik Putz.

Sesame shrimp stir-fry

Loaded with bok choy, garlic and sesame seeds, this stir-fry is a healthy and no-fuss weeknight dinner Get this sesame shrimp stir-fry recipe.

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Sesame shrimp stir-fry and bok choy on ricePhoto, Erik Putz.

Salmon fillets with green beans and zucchini orzo

Lightly seasoned with Dijon, honey, dill and white wine vinegar and served on a bed of green bean and zucchini orzo, this fishy dish packs a flavour punch!Get this salmon fillets with green beans and zucchini orzo recipe.

Salmon fillet on bed of orzo salad served on grey platesPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Vietnamese shrimp salad with tomato and mango

Using frozen, cooked shrimp, this Vietnamese salad is perfect for days when it’s too hot to turn the stove on. Just boil a bit of water to soften the vermicelli noodles and assemble. Get this Vietnamese shrimp salad with tomato and mango recipe.

Vietnamese shrimp salad with tomato and mangoPhoto, Erik Putz.

Sweet and spicy glazed salmon

A simple 3-ingredient glaze and fennel and grapefruit salad transforms salmon into a sophisticated meal that comes together in a snap. Get this sweet-and-spicy glazed salmon recipe.

sweet and spicy glazed salmonPhoto, Erik Putz.

Barbecued trout with warm pineapple salad

Try grilling pineapple for a smoky-sweet flavour that pairs well with barbecued fish. Get this barbecued trout with warm pineapple salad recipe.

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barbecued troutPhoto, Erik Putz.

Shrimp primavera pasta

A fresh pasta packed with seasonal faves like long tender-crisp stalks of asparagus, aromatic basil and colourful peppers. Get this shrimp primavera pasta recipe.

shrimp primavera pastaPhoto, Erik Putz.

Seared scallops with Greek barley salad

Scallops are a summer delicacy and this rustic recipe offers the perfect oppprtunity for them to shine. Get this seared scallops with Greek barley salad recipe.

dinner plan: seared scallops recipePhoto, Erik Putz.

Barbecued haddock with couscous

Barbecued haddock and couscous studded with cherry tomatoes and pine nuts makes a perfect light summer supper. Get this barbecued haddock with couscous recipe.

barbecued haddockPhoto, Erik Putz.

Stovetop Clambake

A medley of flavours blend together in this one-pot wonder. Invite over a few friends, and enjoy leisurely and memorable East Coast-style clambake. Get this stovetop clambake recipe.

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A red pot filled with clams, mussels, corn on the cob, turkey kolbassa and butter next to fishing net and lemon slices for a post on an easy stovetop clambake recipe(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Mojito Fish Tacos

This recipe takes almost everything you love about a clasic mojito (minus the rum) and uses it to dress our most summery tacos yet. Get this mojito fish tacos recipe.

A wood cutting board topped with mojito fish tacos topped with fresh mint and crema and lime slices next to a small bowl of dried chiles and a bottle of hot sauce(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Cold Noodles With Shrimp And Peaches

Fiery chilies and fresh herbs offset the sweet shrimp and peaches in this cold-noodle dish. Best of all, you don’t even need a stove! Get this cold noodles with shrimp and peaches recipe.

Cold Noodles With Shrimp And Peaches in a bowl topped with chopped cilantro and basil with two green chopsticks resting on the bowl(Photo: Sian Richards)

Garlic Shrimp And Feta Linguine

A light and zesty pasta you can serve up when you’re in a hurry, or when you’re craving something light. Get this garlic shrimp and feta linguine recipe.

A white serving plate of linguine pasta covered with feta and shrimp and arugula with two black and silver serving tongs resting on it(Photo: Roberto Caruso; photo research: Gracia Soenarjo)

Summer roll shrimp salad

Ready in just 30 minutes, this shrimp salad is perfect for weeknight barbecuing (and better than take-out!). Get this summer roll shrimp salad recipe.

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31 summery seafood recipesPhoto, Erik Putz.

Tilapia tikka wraps

Capture a taste of Indian cuisine with bold curried fish tacos, topped with sweet and spicy mango chutney. Get this tilapia tikka wraps recipe.

fish tacosPhoto, Erik Putz.

Herb and olive halibut with grilled-bread salad

An elegant summer dish you can enjoy during a casual dinner on the back deck, or over wine with dinner guests. Get this herb and olive halibut with grilled-bread salad recipe.

Seafood recipes: Herb and olive halibut with grilled-bread saladPhoto, Erik Putz.

Grilled Oysters

After grilling, gently pop oysters open and sit them on a platter covered with a thick layer of kosher salt. Top each with a dash of Tabasco, a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of fresh parsley. Get this grilled oysters recipe.

Grilled Oysters on a blue plate with a slice of lemon for a post on an easy Grilled Oysters recipe(Photo: Colin Faulkner)

Sexy Creole scallops

A golden, spiced Creole sauce mixes with warm scallops and wild rice for a southern Louisiana-style feast. Get this sexy creole scallops recipe.

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31 summery seafood recipesPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Roasted halibut with rhubarb-bacon jam

Roasted asparagus and a savoury rhubarb sauce make dinner a quick, healthy and colourful ode to summer. Get this roasted halibut with rhubarb-bacon jam recipe.

Roasted halibut topped with rhubarb-bacon jam on a bed of asparagus on a white dinner plate(Photo: Erik Putz)

Crunchy Fish Tacos With Trout

These crunchy fish tacos are a two-for-one dish to help you on busy weeks. The night before, make our trout with arugula relish, then, enjoy the leftovers in tacos the next day. Get this crunchy trout tacos recipe.

Trout tacos made with trout, cucumber, cilantro, frozen corn, lime juice, sour cream, chipotles in adobo sauce, flour tortillas, iceberg lettuce for a post on an easy, fast trout tacos recipe(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Buttery tomato-lobster pasta

Ready in under an hour, you don’t even need to buy a whole lobster to serve up this lush pasta. (We used frozen lobster tails from the seafood section of the grocery store.) Get this buttery tomato lobster pasta recipe.

Buttery tomato-lobster pastaPhoto, Erik Putz.

Glazed grilled salmon

Lightly glazed, each flaky bite of salmon will show off your grilling skills (it’s easy!), and the Indian-inspired mango-lentil salad makes every bite one to savour. Get this glazed grilled salmon recipe.

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Glazed grilled salmon with a mango-lentil indian saladPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Spicy charred calamari

Slightly charred on the grill, this spiced calamari is topped with crunchy shallots overtop a zesty asian noodle salad. Get this spicy charred calamari recipe.

31 summery seafood recipesPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Seared halibut with cilantro salsa

Golden fillets of halibut meet a spicy cilantro sauce with a side of napa cabbage and orange-ginger slaw. Get this seared halibut with cilantro salsa recipe.

31 summery seafood recipesPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Roadside Fish Tacos

Baja-style fish tacos are a perfect for an easy, mid-summer meal. Serve out on the back deck with a glass of spritzy white wine. Get this roadside fish tacos recipe.

Roadside fish tacos filled with corn, jalapeños, honey, smoked paprika, fried basa fish, adorned with sour cream, hot sauce, corn tortillas, 3 cups shredded lettuce for a post on an easy weeknight roadside fish tacos recipe(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Sweet and spicy grilled rainbow trout

Grilling has never been so simple, or so delicious. So fire up that BBQ — and when the fish is done, drizzle with our marmalade, sriracha and fresh mint vinaigrette to finish. Get this sweet and spicy grilled rainbow trout recipe.

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Sweet and spicy grilled rainbow trout.Photo, Erik Putz.

Super-crunch shrimp

Toss together our super-crunchy shrimp recipe by lightly coating shrimp with crushed peanuts. Serve with purple slaw. Delicious. Get this super-crunch shrimp recipe.

31 summery seafood recipesPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Prosciutto-wrapped shrimp with grilled-asparagus orzo

Colossal shrimp top a fresh, vibrant pasta and vegetable salad in this Italian-inspired recipe. Serve with a versatile and bubbly rosé. Get this prosciutto-wrapped shrimp with grilled asparagus orzo recipe.

31 summery seafood recipesPhoto, Jodi Pudge.

Shrimp avocado and mango salad rolls

Keep a bag of cooked shrimp in the freezer and a no-cook meal is just minutes away! Get this shrimp avocado and mango salad rolls recipe.

Shrimp avocado and mango salad rollsPhoto, Sian Richards.

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