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20 Best Shellfish Recipes

From buttery shrimp scampi to saucy mussels, we’ve rounded up our favorite shellfish dishes that are big on flavor and easy to make at home. These taste like they came from a fancy restaurant, but are so much more affordable, healthier, and tastier.

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Our Best Shellfish Recipes

  • shrimp ceviche in a white bowl with tortilla chips and lime wedges
    Shrimp Ceviche

    Shrimp ceviche is the perfect party appetizer, healthy lunch, or side for your Mexican themed meal.

  • cioppino (seafood stew)
    Cioppino Recipe (Seafood Stew)

    An easy take on a classic Italian-American dish, this Cioppino recipe, also known as seafood stew or seafood cioppino, is warm, hearty, and incredibly delicious. Serve it warm with thick, crusty bread!

  • Lemon Orzo with Shrimp
    One Pot Lemon Orzo with Shrimp

    This One Pot Lemon Orzo with Shrimp is a burst of mouthwatering flavors with each bite! It comes together in 30 minutes, it’s healthy, and requires only one pot. Perfect weeknight meal.

  • Red Thai Curry Mussels with Lime Wedges and Fresh Cilantro
    Red Thai Curry Mussels

    Red Thai Curry Mussels – big on flavor, yet light and healthy. This is the ideal appetizer for seafood fans. Bonus: this succulent dish is super easy and quick.

  • Overhead shot of easy seafood paella with fish, shrimp, and shell fish.
    Easy Seafood Paella

    This Easy Seafood Paella recipe is my shortcut to bold, authentic flavor without the traditional hassle. No mortar and pestle, no specialty paella pan – just one big skillet and dinner’s on.

  • avocado shrimp salad
    Stuffed Avocado Shrimp Salad (Peruvian Palta Rellena)

    This Stuffed Avocado Shrimp Salad is healthy and busting at the seams with flavor! Reminiscent of a Shrimp Ceviche, you’ll enjoy tender shrimp, lime, and cilantro…all packed into a creamy avocado and drizzled with a zesty sauce!

  • Shrimp stir fry on a plate with a bowl of rice
    Shrimp Stir Fry (Szechuan)

    This Szechuan shrimp stir fry recipe is saucy, flavorful, and nutritious, too! Better than takeout, it comes together with just 10 ingredients and 20 minutes. You’re in for a quick, succulent meal everyone will love.

  • Mussels in white wine sauce on a place with lemon wedges.
    Mussels in White Wine Sauce

    Fresh, succulent Mussels in White Wine Sauce are the perfect aperitif for any meal. These light, flavorful mussels cooked in a delectable wine sauce are simply irresistible. You’ll want some crusty bread to soak up all the savory sauce.

  • Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas
    Shrimp with Snow Peas

    This classic Chinese style dish is fast, flavorful, and healthy to boot. It’s fantastic over jasmine rice.

  • Overhead shot of a pan with Lemon Pepper Shrimp, garnished with chopped parsley.
    Lemon Pepper Shrimp

    This Lemon Pepper Shrimp is the perfect solution for anyone short on time and wanting something healthy for dinner. In under 15 minutes, you can have dinner on the table, using only 6 ingredients!

  • A Plate of Mussels with Garlic and Tomatoes
    Healthy Mussels with Garlic and Tomatoes

    Packed with flavor and nutrients, these Healthy Mussels with Garlic and Tomatoes are the perfect appetizer or light dinner for your summer.

  • Noodles with Grilled Shrimp and Cilantro
    Soba Noodles with Shrimp and Lime Cilantro

    Soba Noodles with Shrimp and Lime Cilantro. This dish is made for spring and summer. It’s zesty and bright with lime, cilantro, and garlic. Light, refreshing, and satisfying.

  • Overhead shot of a white plate with garlic shrimp garnished with fresh herbs.
    10-Minute Garlic Shrimp

    This 10-minute Garlic Shrimp recipe comes together fast and easy, making it a game-changer for busy weeknights. It’s a wonderfully light and flavorful dish that’s quick and easy but doesn’t compromise on flavor!

  • Kung Pao Shrimp in a white plate with chopsticks
    Kung Pao Shrimp

    A better-for-you take on a popular restaurant dish, this Kung Pao Shrimp is intensely flavorful, well-balanced, high in protein, and full of veggies. Tossed in a sweet, tangy sauce, it’s ready in less than 30 minutes!

  • One Pot Mexican Rice with Chicken and Shrimp
    Mexican Rice with Chicken and Shrimp

    This humble yet satisfying dish is a super easy meal in one that comes together in under an hour.

  • Closeup shot of Honey Lime Shrimp garnished with herbs.
    Honey Lime Shrimp

    This Honey Lime Shrimp is undeniably delicious – tender and supremely flavorful shrimp that’s ready in 15 minutes using simple ingredients. The marinade seeps into the shrimp to make them unbelievably juicy.

  • Overhead shot of shrimp alfredo in a while plate, garnished with freshly chopped herbs.
    Shrimp Alfredo

    This Shrimp Alfredo recipe features a rich creamy sauce, perfectly cooked shrimp, and al dente fettuccine. It’s easy to make and results in a restaurant-worthy dish at a fraction of the cost!

  • Marinated grilled shrimp plated and garnished.
    Marinated Grilled Shrimp

    Welcome to this tender and succulent Marinated Grilled Shrimp. It’s a 15-Minute meal that’s quick to make and even quicker to disappear.

  • Grilled Shrimp kabobs on a white plate with thai sauce
    Grilled Shrimp Kabobs (Skewers)

    These Grilled Shrimp Kabobs are succulent, tender, and quickly grilled to perfection. This healthy dish comes together within 10 minutes.

  • A Plate of Pumpkin Shrimp Bisque
    Pumpkin Shrimp Bisque

    This Pumpkin Shrimp Bisque is delightfully savory, velvety, and highlights seasonal flavors. Bonus: this recipe is light yet full of flavor, thanks to a secret ingredient.

I hope you loved this roundup collection as much as I enjoyed putting it together for you! For more deliciousness, see my 12 Easy Fish Recipes collection.

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